# Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM®) 2004

# Data Model Elements

## Best Practices for Instructional Designers

Best Practices for Instructional Designers

Interactions
Interaction Type
Listed below are options for creating interactions. (This is not a comprehensive list.)

- Multiple Choice - use one correct answer, multiple correct answers, type in the answer, drag and drop or click on the correct answer.
- Fill in - use multiple words where order is important or multiple words where order is not important.
- Long fill in - use essays, coding examples or language attributes.
- Matching - use different ways of presenting such as drag and drop or type in the answer.
- Performance - use steps and/or simulations.
- Sequencing - use a series of events.
- Likert - use a scale for learners to rank importance or disagreement/agreement.
- Number - use a simple decimal answer or answer in a range.
- Other - use interactions that do not fit into one of the previous types (it is important to collaborate with Content Developers regarding the opportunities and limitations for using other interaction types).

Score
Development of Algorithms
Instructional Designers and Content Developers should collaborate in the development of the algorithms used to calculate scaled scores.

Completion Status
General
Always refer to project requirements to determine Completion Status. Keep in mind that Completion Status can effect sequencing decisions for pieces other than the immediate SCO you are working on and can impact the overall status of an activity.