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An All-In-One Resource for All Things xAPI

eLearningMind

But in 2010, after putting out a call for vendors to develop a set of next-gen eLearning standards, the governing body of SCORM, Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL), tasked a company—Rustici Software—with that responsibility. Social media? The result was SCORM 2.0. The effort was dubbed Project Tin Can. The answer?

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The ongoing work of learning standards

Litmos

The problem with committee work is well known; in this case vendors who participated wanted the standard to make it easy for their content to be made compliant. The Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) initiative of the Department of Defense finally had enough. Vendors got on board, and SCORM became a more-or-less viable mechanism.

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Learning solutions conference day minus one #LSCON12

Challenge to Learn

This evening I will join a session for vendors on project TinCan. Project TinCan was a research by Rustici software (sponsored by ADL) into the next generation Scorm. As far as I understood they will enable all kind of social inter-activities. See this link for instructions.

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A SCORM-Certified LMS Helps Companies Score

TOPYX LMS

However, there is one thing that all social learning management systems should have in common: a SCORM certification. It was during that year when President Clinton signed an executive order that led to the creation of Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL), the initiative that SCORM comes under. What Is SCORM? Have you heard of SCORM?

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Phew! Reflecting on #ASTD10

Learning Visions

People are frustrated with ongoing licensing fees, lack of good customer support and responsiveness from traditional LMS vendors, and slow time to implement. SCORM and that he is the fabulous Aaron Silvers of ADL ? Getting social I didn’t have a lot of time to cruise the expo hall (man, there were a lot of vendors!)

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SCORM vs Tin Can API: The difference between compact discs and iTunes

ProProfs

For instance, people learn a lot of new things everyday on social networks. These experiences would include each and every interaction of learners with your course as well as learning that happens outside the LMS such as in simulation environments, social media or even in daily conversation. 9 of the Tin Can API. Conclusion.

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What is xAPI?

LearnUpon

The SCORM specification was introduced by ADL in 1999. Some of the main LRS vendors include: WaterShed. We can now learn anywhere: while travelling to work, doing our jobs, or socializing with friends. But what is xAPI? And why do so many experts believe it will soon become the default standard for eLearning content?

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