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SCORM – Set of Standards that make Courses and LMS Compatible

Paradiso

So, normally it is ADL (Advanced Distributed Learning – a research group) that handles all the aspects related to SCORM. However, it is not mandatory to go through the process via the ADL route only. Because besides imparting learning, you also want to track the progress and performance of the learners.

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What Is xAPI? Overview & Benefits of Experience API

WhatFix

In the training context, this means knowing and tracking everything the learner does, from reading training documents to watching webinars or training videos and attending mobile learning lessons. the Director of the Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative, aptly said, ‘xAPI is what helps us put the puzzle together’.

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April 2016 #Obsidianchat Summary

Obsidian Learning

Art is a member of the ADL CMI-5 committee , and is an expert on both xAPI and CMI-5. You can of course also track traditional elearning with xAPI.” -@AWerkenthin. StephenPVictor tweeted that “xAPI allows you track a lot more learning activities than SCORM does. Can start w/free LRS and upgrade to paid one w/more reporting.

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The What, How and Why of xAPI in Corporate Learning

WhatFix

In the training context, this means knowing and tracking everything that the learner does, from reading an ebook to webinars and mobile-based lessons. who serves as the Director of the Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative, aptly put it ‘xAPI helps us put the puzzle together’. As Sae Schatz, Ph.D. , Source: Software Advice.

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4 Reasons Tin Can API (xAPI) Is NOT Just a New Version of SCORM

Infopro Learning

For well over a decade the Sharable Content Object Reference Model, or SCORM as it’s affectionately known, has been the standard for tracking eLearning. While very similar in function, it is important to note that Tin Can API is not SCORM with a new name, nor is Tin Can simply an upgrade. ADL provides an overview ( [link].

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Learning Record Store (LRS) Guide: Basics You Need to Know

KnowledgeAnywhere

An LRS is an integral element in the process flow for utilizing the Experience API (xAPI) standard by ADL (Advanced Distributed Learning). Functions of an LRS: The major difference between the two is that an LRS is designed to receive, track, and store xAPI statements. As such, LRS is not a replacement for your LMS and vice versa.

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SCORM vs. Tin Can (xAPI): which is right for your LMS?

Academy of Mine

Tracking completion of a course. Tracking the time spent in a course. Tracking learning outside of the LMS, such as: Simulations. compliant and developed previously along those lines, many have declined to upgrade to Tin Can due to SCORM 1.2 Recording the pass or fail grade of a course. from computer to mobile).

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