by Dani Watkins | Nov 9, 2026 | Blog, Instructional Design, Virtual Instructor Led Training
A slide that looks good on a webcam isn’t the same as a slide that does its job. Recently, I traveled to Spokane to observe and support a dry run. The facilitators were two SMEs who know nursing inside and out. They aren’t seasoned facilitators yet, and that’s exactly...
by Dani Watkins | Oct 29, 2026 | Blog, Canva, Instructional Design, Subject Matter Experts
The stakeholder already knows what they want. Here’s how I make room for what they need. The meeting invite says “Quick sync: new training.” By the time you join, the solution is already decided. A 45-minute eLearning module, everyone takes it, done...
by Dani Watkins | Oct 25, 2026 | Blog, Instructional Design
Everything they need is in there. That’s exactly the problem. It lands in your inbox on a Tuesday afternoon. A folder link, a 40-page PDF, or both. Your SME’s note says, “Everything you need is in here.” Launch is in three weeks. Your SME...
by Dani Watkins | Feb 19, 2024
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by Dani Watkins | Sep 27, 2023
Tired of the same old designs for your eLearning courses? Integrating Canva with Articulate Storyline can add a creative and impactful addition to your eLearning content by accessing new slide designs and backgrounds, custom graphics and illustrations, infographics,...
