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An All-In-One Resource for All Things xAPI

eLearningMind

For instance, an L&D ecosystem might include several components, like a Learning Management System (LMS), Content Management System (CMS), Learning Analytics Platform (LAP), or other learning system. SCORM is one of several standards used for packaging and loading learning content into an LMS.

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

eLearning 24-7

Some vendors won’t use SCORM because it takes time to add and implement it. The idea was that you have content in SCORM and add it to your learning system that accepts SCORM, and tada, it works without any problems or issues. At the end of the post, there are additional articles that I strongly recommend reading.

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What happened in 2023 and what’s next for eLearning standards

Rustici Software

The Rustici Software team regularly contributes to the evolution of the standards through involvement with the IEEE, ADL and 1EdTech eLearning standards groups. These communities and large group discussions help set the direction on how learning tools should play nicely together now and in the future. What happened in 2023 xAPI 2.0

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Learning Ecosystems: How to add data sources & iterate [Guide]

Watershed

In this instance, a data source is any system that generates or stores data about a learner’s interactions. This includes learning systems, operational systems, and performance-monitoring tools. For example, your learning ecosystem might include: an LMS, a Learning Experience Platform, external content providers, and/or.

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What is xAPI?

LearnUpon

While the SCORM standard isn’t going anywhere soon, xAPI has redefined some of the fundamental practices of tracking learning experiences. The SCORM specification was introduced by ADL in 1999. The major difference between xAPI and SCORM content is the type of learning each can track. Learning Locker. But what is xAPI?

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

Continu

When ADL created SCORM trainers weren’t thinking about these things yet. Modern systems give you deep insights into what’s working, what’s not, and what you can do to improve your course. Which is why many people buy SCORM trainings from third-party vendors. Years ago, SCORM was the only option for a powerful learning system.

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Tin Can vs. SCORM: What’s It All About?

KZO Innovations

Tin Can (or the Experience API), the successor to SCORM, is an e-Learning software specification that allows learning content and learning systems to speak to each other in a manner that records and tracks all types of learning experiences. Learning experiences are recorded in a Learning Record Store (LRS). .

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