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Open Source LMSs Facts and Insight

eLearning 24-7

One of the areas that always gain interest and usage are open source systems, that is to say, free open source code (some are not), to which any organization, company, educational setting, government and so forth can build their own system (often noted as home-grown) and do what they wish with it. Not open source.

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Free xAPI HTML5 Video Player

Learning Dojo

One template that I have been spending some extra time on has been my xAPI HTML5 Video Player. I wanted an easy way for someone who does not know code or xAPI to track a video. So no having to figure out how to use JavaScript and how to send over xAPI statements. I really just wanted a simple way to track video with xAPI.

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We launched CATAPULT: A giant step forward for cmi5

Rustici Software

One year ago, we kicked off a project with ADL to develop tools and resources to help accelerate the adoption of cmi5 , and ultimately xAPI, within both the DoD and across the industry as a whole. The cmi5 spec is an xAPI Profile designed for tracking xAPI enabled learning activities from an LMS. Why Project CATAPULT matters.

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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. No matter which DVD you buy, it’ll play in your DVD player at home; you don’t need different players to watch different DVDs. Behold: cmi5, which provides a way to move from SCORM to the more modern xAPI specification.

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Taking cmi5 adoption further by developing a Conformance Test Suite

Rustici Software

Over the years, our folks have participated in the working groups for, and the development of, standards as ubiquitous as SCORM, as forgotten as RTWS, and more recently xAPI. This initiative will remove the barrier to entry and obstacles that the DoD and many organizations face when adopting xAPI and cmi5.

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A Word(le) about 2021

Rustici Software

Interest in learning more about SCORM (and xAPI) did not slow down in 2021. Many were the usual suspects—LMSs or LXPs looking to offload the support and maintenance required to keep up with the standards, whether adding support for SCORM or replacing a legacy player.

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Looking back and thinking ahead: Learnings from 2020

Rustici Software

While interest in SCORM skyrocketed, the appetite for more modern standards like cmi5 and xAPI continues to grow, particularly within the Department of Defense. Our award to develop and deliver a cmi5 conformance test suite and open source player are a testament to this commitment.