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Is SCORM Dead?

About a week ago I tweeted: from what i’m reading between the lines, #SCORM is dead to the ADL. they’re moving on. interesting timing considering #TAACCCT I had no idea how much hand-wringing and consternation my off-handed comment would cause. It apparently caused (directly or indirectly) some heated

Instructional Technologist, Explained

I bill myself as an instructional technologist, which means I’m often met with blank or puzzled stares. I thought it might be useful to explain my rational for using this title. Warning: this post may bore you to death, or cause you to get caught up in a tangled

And the ADL wonders why people find SCORM difficult...

I’ll let the URLs do the talking: URL for the ADL’s “SCORM Documents” page: http://www.adlnet.gov/Technologies/scorm/SCORMSDocuments/Forms/AllItems.aspx?View={4D6DFFDE-3CFC-4DD9-A21A-4B687728824A} URL for the ADL’s SCORM 1.2 page: http://www.adlnet.gov/Technologies/scorm/SCORMSDocuments/Forms/AllItems.aspx?RootFolder=%2fTechnologies%2fscorm%

Rules for Work and School

Note July 2022: This post was written in 2010, but feels timely as ever. Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about the workplace and about my kids’ school endeavors. In both situations, some people are excellent role models and some people are perfect examples of what not to do.

Dear Apple and Adobe

Update: Steve Jobs Responds! Well, not to my letter directly, but it hits on the major points and is a well-written explanation of Apple’s position. Dear Apple and Adobe I’m a long-time customer and have spent more money on your products than I have on just about any

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