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Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) is a collection of standards and specifications for web-based e-learning. It defines communications between client side content and a host system called the run-time environment (commonly a function of a learning management system). SCORM also defines how content may be packaged into a transferable ZIP file.

SCORM is a specification of the Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative, which comes out of the Office of the United States Secretary of Defense.

SCORM 2004 introduces a complex idea called sequencing, which is a set of rules that specifies the order in which a learner may experience content objects. In simple terms, they constrain a learner to a fixed set of paths through the training material, permit the learner to "bookmark" their progress when taking breaks, and assure the acceptability of test scores achieved by the learner. The standard uses XML, and it is based on the results of work done by AICC, IMS Global, IEEE, and Ariadne.

SCORM Versions

SCORM 1.1

The first production version. Used a Course Structure Format XML file based on the AICC specifications to describe content structure, but lacked a robust packaging manifest and support for metadata. Quickly abandoned in favor of SCORM 1.2. c

SCORM 1.2

This was the first version that was widely used. It is still widely used and is supported by most Learning Management Systems today.

SCORM 2004

The current version. Based on new IEEE standards for API and content object-to-runtime environment communication, with many ambiguities of previous versions resolved. Includes ability to specify adaptive sequencing of activities that use the content objects. Includes ability to share and use information about success status for multiple learning objectives or competencies across content objects and across courses for the same learner within the same learning management system. A more robust test suite helps ensure good interoperability.

SCORM 2004 editions

• 1st Edition (January 2004) — versioning changed so each book could be independently maintained
• 2nd Edition (July 2004) — improvements regarding Content Aggregation Model and Run-Time Environment
• 3rd Edition (October 2006) — clarification of various conformance requirements and of the interaction between content objects and the runtime environment for sequencing; some new conformance requirements to improve interoperability.
• 4th Edition Released (March 31, 2009) — more stringent interoperability requirements, more flexible data persistance [1].

SCORM 2004 specification books

• Overview — introduces SCORM and describes how the other books relate
• Content Aggregation Model — describes packaging of content and learning object
• Run-Time Environment — describes runtime API and data model used for communication between content objects and learning management systems
• Sequencing and Navigation — describes how sequencing between learning activities is defined and interpreted
• Compliance Requirements — detailed list of the conformance requirements that are verified by the ADL SCORM conformance test suite.

Resources

• ADL Guidelines for Creating Reusable Content with SCORM 2004
• SCORM Resource Portal: Product and Service Directory, News, Forums, Jobs, and whitepapers
• Concise articles like "SCORM For Dummies" and "SCORM For Developers", graphical reference poster and tools to help with conformance
• SCORM Information and Resources: Overview, Terminology, Conformance, Tutorials on content creation, and Downloads
• SCORM Project Cost Estimation Model
• ADL Community: Community site for advanced distributed learning technologies, including SCORM
• SCORM Primer by Philip Dodds, Chief Architect of SCORM
• SCORM Developer Network (Redbird DevNet): SCORM-related News, Forums, Jobs, Documentation, and more…

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