Learning SCORM and Tin Can API

1h 1mBeginner2014-12-15

Authors

David Rivers

Author, Trainer, and Learning and Development Expert

Course details

SCORM, the Sharable Content Object Reference Model, integrates elearning content into learning management systems (LMSs), whether they're proprietary or purchased off the shelf, and is foundational knowledge for elearning creation.

This course introduces the what, why, and how of SCORM, and the tools for creating SCORM-compliant content. Author David Rivers also covers the second generation of compliance integration, the Tin CAN API (aka the Experience API), which allows for learning events to be recorded and analyzed.

Learning objectives
What is SCORM?
Why is SCORM important?
Publishing to an LMS with tools like Adobe Captivate and Lectora Inspire
Keeping SCORM-compliant by reporting scores
Understanding the Tin Can API

Skills covered

SCORMADLEducational TechnologyTraining and EducationLearning

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Welcome
02 - What you should know before watching this course
03 - Using the exercise files

1. Understanding SCORM

04 - What is a learning management system (LMS)
05 - What is SCORM
06 - Why is SCORM important
07 - The history of SCORM
08 - A look at how SCORM works

2. Popular SCORM-Compliant Authoring Tools

09 - Publishing to an LMS with Adobe Captivate
10 - Publishing to an LMS with Articulate Storyline 2
11 - Publishing to an LMS with Lectora Inspire
12 - Publishing to an LMS with Camtasia

3. Tips for Publishing SCORM-Compliant Content

13 - Including graded interactions
14 - Handling lessons for credit vs. not for credit
15 - Reporting scores to be SCORM-compliant
16 - Handling mastery-score scenarios

4. Next-Generation SCORM

17 - Defining Tin Can and Experience API, or xAPI
18 - How does Experience API differ from SCORM
19 - Understanding LRS vs. LMS
20 - The four components of the ADL vision

Conclusion

21 - Next steps