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SCORM Vs. xAPI (Tin Can): eLearning Content Standards

Academy of Mine

Both SCORM and xAPI are content standards used to create eLearning courses. Tin Can, otherwise known as xAPI, was developed in 2013 (over a decade after SCORM was released). After all, what’s the difference between SCORM and xAPI? And if you’re using SCORM, does it make sense to convert all of your eLearning to xAPI?

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SCORM, AICC, xAPI – Which one do I need?

eLearning 24-7

SCORM is not easy to learn. I worked at a large F50 company, where there was one person dedicated only to SCORM because of the heavy load of knowing it all and keeping up to date. Some vendors won’t use SCORM because it takes time to add and implement it. whose background is firmly in instructional design and technology.

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SCORM vs. Tin Can (xAPI) vs. AICC: What’s the difference?

eLearningMind

Before we get into how SCORM, Tin Can (also called xAPI, or Experience API), and AICC are different, let’s start with what they all have in common: a complicated acronym (AICC is a doozy), and standards and specifications for eLearning content that is compatible across multiple platforms. What is SCORM?

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SCORM Vs. xAPI (Tin Can): eLearning Content Standards

Academy of Mine

Both SCORM and xAPI are content standards used to create eLearning courses. Otherwise known as Tin Can — xAPI was developed in 2013 — over a decade after SCORM was released. After all, what’s the difference between SCORM and xAPI? And if you’re using SCORM, does it make sense to convert all of your eLearning to xAPI?

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12 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Authoring Tool

Knowing what you need from an eLearning authoring tool can be hard, especially when there are so many options on the market. gomo’s new ebook aims to save you time and hassle by identifying 12 must-have authoring tool features.

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The Future of E-Learning in 2013

LearnDash

Arguably the most exciting advancement is the new Tin-Can API as we move away from the clunky SCORM protocols of the past. But what is in store for our industry in 2013, or even the medium to long term? Instructional designers have made their living creating training that is effective, engaging, and enjoyable.

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Biggest ELearning Happenings of 2013

LearnDash

Today is the last day of 2013, and what a year it has been for elearning. The SCORM model of the past was clunky and not fit for today’s mobile technology – Tin Can API fixes this. Speaking of which, another major development of 2013 was the release of the eagerly awaited new version of Articulate Studio.

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