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

eLearning 24-7

It is a set of rules for how content pieces ( commonly referred to as “courses” ) and systems that host this content ( widely called Learning Management Systems or LMSes ) communicate. What does xAPI (course standard) mean when a vendor says it? The end result became xAPI. vs SCORM 2004 as it was newer.

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The Role of xAPI in Creating Powerful Learning Experiences for the Modern Workforce

Origin Learning

From early adopters who used archaic systems to set up a lesson that could be shared on one computer with an instructor to guide employees, to modern workplace learning that’s focused on xAPI -enabled mobile learning; eLearning at the workplace has traveled a long way. Why xAPI Matters? Here’s wherein xAPI plays a crucial role.

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What Is xAPI? Overview & Benefits of Experience API

WhatFix

Back to Blog Employee Training & Development What Is xAPI? the Director of the Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative, aptly said, ‘xAPI is what helps us put the puzzle together’. What Is xAPI? xAPI stands for Experience API and is a cutting-edge eLearning standard format. How Does xAPI Work?

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An explanation of cmi5 in (mostly) plain English

Rustici Software

It’s all too common to hear someone say “cmi5 is the bridge between SCORM and xAPI” around the office. xAPI came along and was designed to track all kinds of learning activities across different technologies that often sit outside of an LMS, like mobile apps, gaming, simulations, virtual reality and augmented reality.

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Clarifying how xAPI relates to platforms, monitoring and testing

Experience API

Recently, we received an inquiry from someone who was trying to make sense of xAPI. Is xAPI installed on a platform? When it comes to how xAPI relates to platforms, xAPI is a communication and data model protocol specification that defines a Learning Record Store (or LRS). Can xAPI monitor device activity?

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“How do I know which LRS is right for my needs?”

Rustici Software

Hi Andy, We’re currently building a new web application, and we’re looking into using xAPI to capture more data than we can with SCORM. We know we need a Learning Record Store (LRS) to handle xAPI statements, but we aren’t sure which option is best for our app. If you have a question, you can always fill out this form and ask Andy too.

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Learning technology procurement: 5 best practices for L&D

Rustici Software

So whenever I have the chance to present to the xAPI Cohort , I jump at it. We had a room full of folks who wanted to learn more about best practices for procuring xAPI and cmi5 technologies, and we thought we’d share those with you. With that many, you might already have a system that supports xAPI and cmi5. You’re my people!