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eLearning Glossary: Definitions for the Most Commonly Used Terms

Association eLearning

SCORM, LMS, AMS, LCMS, API, JITT, what does it all mean?! API- Taken from Wikipedia “an application programming interface (API) is a set of routines, protocols, and tools for building software and applications.” For example, if you create a course in Articulate Storyline, it will play in any SCORM compliant LMS.

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Four Wishes for LMS Buyers

Association eLearning

If they would do this, the first item that comes up is this link to a Wikipedia article. The LMS Genie would explain that using a course development tool that publishes SCORM-conformant courses, will ultimately allow nearly any LMS to run and track your courses. Here’s a few course development tools to consider: www.udutu.com (free).

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All you have to know about SCORM and its importance for Cloud LMS

Stratbeans

What is SCORM? As per the Wikipedia definition, SCORM stands for ‘Shareable content Object Reference Model ( SCORM ) is a collection of standards and specifications for web-based electronic educational technology. SCORM based Cloud is compliancy cloud to deliver e-learning keeping the exact SCORM standards in concern.

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Adobe Captivate 7: Support for the Tin Can API

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

The most widely-used LMS standard for capturing data is the Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM). SCORM allows educators to track such things as learner completion of a course, pass/fail rates, and how long a learner took to complete a lesson or course. You'll also find useful information on Wikipedia.

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3 Reasons Why Every LMS Needs Tin Can API Functionality

TOPYX LMS

What Does xAPI Have to Do with SCORM? xAPI is sometimes referred to as SCORM’s successor. SCORM is an acronym for “Sharable Content Object Reference Model.”) “SCORM is a set of technical standards for e-learning software products. Basically, SCORM ensures that any eLearning system can play any eLearning content.

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The top 10 elearning LMS platforms & software available right now

Elucidat

The Wikipedia LMS learning management system definition describes it as: “a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting, automation and delivery of educational courses, training programs, or learning and development programs.”. SCORM-compliant: SCORM stands for Shareable Content Object Reference Model.

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Podcast Episode 8: The Business Benefits of xAPI – With Mike Rustici

Talented Learning

He’s best known as the founder of Rustici Software , where he advanced SCORM market adoption and developed its next-generation standard, the xAPI. SCORM and xAPI are perfect examples. First, let’s clarify the meaning of SCORM. Both SCORM and xAPI are standards that ensure learning content and systems work together.

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