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Transitioning from SCORM to xAPI

Web Courseworks

On October 5 th , 2017, the Department of Defense announced that its eLearning curricula would adhere to xAPI standards rather than the more traditional SCORM standards of the eLearning industry. By “traditional”, I mean developed-in-the-year-2000-why-is-our-industry-still-using-17-year-old-technology traditional. How will you answer?

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The ongoing work of learning standards

Litmos

After initial efforts in 1993, and bursts of energy circa 2000 and again in 2004, we’re seeing a new resurgence of activity and interest. The Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) initiative of the Department of Defense finally had enough. SCORM was updated in 2004, and that is the existing standard for course delivery.

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Think xAPI is Next-Generation SCORM? Think Again

Talented Learning

But are you still fuzzy about where SCORM ends and xAPI begins? But that does not mean xAPI is a next-generation version of SCORM (aka Sharable Content Object Reference Model ). How Did the SCORM/xAPI Confusion Begin? A research team gathered to start work on an update to the SCORM specification. The Trouble With SCORM.

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What is SCORM in e-learning?

eloomi

What does SCORM mean? E-learning is on the rise and an integral part of it is SCORM. SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model) is a standardized model for content distribution and reuse that enables synchronized delivery of learning materials to computer-based training (CBT) systems. What is a SCORM-compliant LMS?

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What’s the best SCORM compliant LMS to choose in 2020?

Elucidat

You know you need a SCORM-compliant LMS. And what does SCORM-compliant actually mean? In this review, we compare the main SCORM-compliant LMSs to help you make your decision. SCORM: A quick overview. SCORM stands for Shareable Content Object Reference Model. What is a SCORM-compliant LMS?

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SCORM Compliance and Tin Can Api

Paradiso

In the case of elearning, SCORM is like the DVD player, without which you wouldn’t be able to play your movies. The Shareable Content Object Reference Model – more commonly known as SCORM – is a set of very technical standards and specifications used for web-based elearning. Intro to SCORM. Background of SCORM.

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Why You Don’t Need a SCORM Compliant Learning Management System

Continu

If you’re looking for a new learning management system (LMS), there’s a good chance you’ve come across the term “SCORM.” You may have seen advertising for a SCORM-compliant LMS or different versions of SCORM, like 1.1, or SCORM 2004. Don’t worry about SCORM. Learning has moved beyond SCORM. What Is SCORM?

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