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SCORM Vs. xAPI (Tin Can): eLearning Content Standards

Academy of Mine

Both SCORM and xAPI are content standards used to create eLearning courses. Tin Can, otherwise known as xAPI, was developed in 2013 (over a decade after SCORM was released). After all, what’s the difference between SCORM and xAPI? And if you’re using SCORM, does it make sense to convert all of your eLearning to xAPI?

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An All-In-One Resource for All Things xAPI

eLearningMind

But for those of you who are new to it, it stands for Application Programming Interface. It is software, or snippets of code, that enables the communication between two or more other pieces of software, systems, programs, or apps. Experience API (xAPI) is a newer standard to make such an inter-program/app possible.

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What Considerations Should Organisations Take into Account When Choosing between Tin Can (xAPI) and SCORM?

Brilliant Teams

What Considerations Should Organisations Take into Account When Choosing between Tin Can (xAPI) and SCORM? Introduction In the world of e-learning, choosing the right standard is crucial for organizations looking to deliver effective and efficient training programs. Key Considerations for Choosing between Tin Can (xAPI) and SCORM 2.1

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SCORM vs. Tin Can (xAPI) vs. AICC: What’s the difference?

eLearningMind

Before we get into how SCORM, Tin Can (also called xAPI, or Experience API), and AICC are different, let’s start with what they all have in common: a complicated acronym (AICC is a doozy), and standards and specifications for eLearning content that is compatible across multiple platforms. appeared first on ELM Learning.

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12 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Authoring Tool

Knowing what you need from an eLearning authoring tool can be hard, especially when there are so many options on the market. gomo’s new ebook aims to save you time and hassle by identifying 12 must-have authoring tool features.

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SCORM Vs. xAPI (Tin Can): eLearning Content Standards

Academy of Mine

Both SCORM and xAPI are content standards used to create eLearning courses. Otherwise known as Tin Can — xAPI was developed in 2013 — over a decade after SCORM was released. Contrary to what developers of xAPI thought would happen, the eLearning protocol didn’t gain much traction when it was released. SCORM Vs. xAPI.

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eLearning Glossary: Definitions for the Most Commonly Used Terms

Association eLearning

eLearning -Also referred to as internet-based learning, web-based learning, and online learning is any training or education delivered via computer. API- Taken from Wikipedia “an application programming interface (API) is a set of routines, protocols, and tools for building software and applications.”