Maria Davidson

This author has written 13 articles

Best SCORM Authoring Tools

Do you need good SCORM authoring tools to create compliant e-learning courses? If so, you're in luck! Here we will discuss the best authoring tools available on the market today, as well as provide a comparison of them, so that you can find the one that best suits your needs. So, whether you are new to e-learning or an experienced professional, read on for the information you need to make the best decision about the authoring tool that is right for you! What is SCORM? Before we discuss the best authoring tools, let's first review what SCORM is. SCORM stands…

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UDUTU Collaboration: Keeping the Learning Fire Ignited in Hard Times

UDUTU Collaboration: Keeping the Learning Fire Ignited in Hard Times By Reegan MacKenzie I went into teaching with dreams of changing the system to be an inclusive, safe place for all. I was struggling in my work until I met Jennifer Foster, an instructional designer at Udutu and former teacher. Jen and I began exchanging teaching war stories and Jen brainstormed the ways in which technology would have helped her in the classroom. How could technology help teachers on call in their daily, chaotic teaching experiences? Jen had an idea–a light bulb lit up so bright over Jen’s head that…

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Strategies for Effective Video Content in Online Learning

Three Strategies for the most Effective Video Content in Online learning Intro As an instructional designer, I am often approached by clients who request video content in their training because they feel that it is the best way to engage their audience. I also work with many clients who prefer not to use video, as they find it time consuming and expensive. I would like to debunk some of the misconceptions around the use of video and go over some tips and best practices I have found. Video content incorporated into online learning is widespread. After being in the industry…

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Inexpensive Online Services Often Provide Quality Results

Does Higher Cost Mean It’s Better?

Does Higher Cost Mean It’s Better? It’s an old saying… one I heard my parents use often.  And I freely admit that I’ve said it a few times myself. You get what you pay for! What does this phrase mean?  The implication is that cost equals quality.  If a thing or a service is inexpensive then the quality is less than a comparable item of higher cost.  And there is certainly truth to this saying for many things.  For example, a $100 desk is likely made of particle board with paper “woodgrain” glued on it where a $1000 desk may be…

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Remote Work Challenges – Here, There, and Everywhere

Remote Work Challenges - Here, There, and Everywhere Hey, remember when we all worked in offices, met in-person in conference rooms, and socialized in the breakroom or at lunch together? Seems so long ago for many of us. The pandemic changed many things in our world. Remote work was already gaining serious traction in many companies, especially those in certain sectors, but suddenly everyone who possibly could work from home was expected to be a remote worker. Those who could work remotely were in many ways the fortunate ones, as many folks either had to continue to work on location…

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