SCORM in SakaiAn UpdateKirk Alexander, University of California, DavisJohn Bush, rSmartJeff Kahn, SoftChalkTim Martin, Rustici Software Maggie Ricci, Indiana University[Date]
2Why SCORM?Maggie Ricci, Indiana University11th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 20102
SCORM for Teaching and LearningIncreasing use of online teachingIncreasing number of editors that produce SCORM contentIf you can make SCORM, why can’t you use it?311th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 2010
SCORM in SakaiSCORM OverviewSCORM in Sakai updateNext steps as a community411th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 2010
5SCORM OverviewTim Martin, Rustici Software11th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 2010
What SCORM IsSet of standardsMake it workWhat is a standard?611th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 2010
CC flickr image fromMrs Logicstandards collection11th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 20107
CC flickr image fromThe US Armymilitary demands11th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 2010
CC flickr image fromHumor Blogup to standard11th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 2010
CC flickr image fromMarcel030NLcheck the label11th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 2010
What SCORM DoesNothing with your contentOnly with how the LMS finds and delivers itTwo main functions of SCORMAnswers the interoperability questionCollects data, data, data11th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 2010
CC flickr image fromkevindooleynot content11th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 2010
CC flickr image from{Guerrilla Futures | Jason Tester}interoperability11th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 2010
CC flickr image fromann-dabneydata tracking11th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 2010
CC flickr image fromCCAC North Libraryno data neededin LMSone-time use11th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 2010
SCORM11th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 2010
CC flickr image fromCCAC North Librarytrack learnersobject libraryoutside content11th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 2010
18Sakai SCORM PlayerKirk Alexander, University of California, Davis18
1911th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 2010UCDavis Status/Wish ListPlanning to get back to work FQ 2010Want more reporting and access to data including interactionsWant Gradebook IntegrationNot familiar with other efforts on Content Hosting service issuesAware of DB/Repository UI Communication needs for Sakai 3 but does Sakai 2 come 1st?
20John Bush, rSmartrSmart/IcodeonSCORM Integration20
2111th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 2010Icodeon Supported SpecsSCORM 2004 3rd Edition- including SCORM run time environment, and all SCORM sequencing and navigation behaviour.SCORM 1.2IMS Content Packages
2211th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 2010Authoring Tools SupportAdobe Captivate
Articulate QuizMaker
CDSM Pedagogue
Course Lab
CCM Eddy
eXe Editor
Hunter Stone Thesis
Raptivity Authoring Tool
RELOAD Editor
Westcliff Data Myles
Wimba Course Genie2311th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 2010Integration with SakaiRuns in Sakai’s application serverContemplating reworking this to leverage Basic LTIConnects to Sakai’ database to push results back Currently nothing is done with this data but would not be hard to integrate with Gradebook or produce some reports.Resource Content HandlerUpload zip files in resourcesLaunch from CHS linksAllows integration with any tool that integrates with Resources (Assignments, Melete, etc)
SoftChalk/Sakai SCORM IntegrationJeff Kahn, Technical and Partnering WorkMark Norton, Sakai IntegrationSheila Cunningham-Hodge, Sales2424
What is SoftChalk?SoftChalk creates web content for teachingSoftware that is intuitive and easy to useAllows instructors to create powerful, sophisticated and professional-looking contentFor e-learning classrooms in K-12, Higher Education, and corporate training11th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 2010
Who is SoftChalk, LLC?Based in Richmond, VirginiaFounded in 2002 by folks with history of educational technology innovation since 1996, including Web Course in a Box later sold to Blackboard. Offers a range of online and in-person trainingWorks with a number of open initiatives, including: IMS (Common Cartridge), MERLOT, Connexions, and Sakai.11th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 2010

SCORM in Sakai

  • 1.
    SCORM in SakaiAnUpdateKirk Alexander, University of California, DavisJohn Bush, rSmartJeff Kahn, SoftChalkTim Martin, Rustici Software Maggie Ricci, Indiana University[Date]
  • 2.
    2Why SCORM?Maggie Ricci,Indiana University11th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 20102
  • 3.
    SCORM for Teachingand LearningIncreasing use of online teachingIncreasing number of editors that produce SCORM contentIf you can make SCORM, why can’t you use it?311th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 2010
  • 4.
    SCORM in SakaiSCORMOverviewSCORM in Sakai updateNext steps as a community411th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 2010
  • 5.
    5SCORM OverviewTim Martin,Rustici Software11th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 2010
  • 6.
    What SCORM IsSetof standardsMake it workWhat is a standard?611th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 2010
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    CC flickr imagefromMrs Logicstandards collection11th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 20107
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    CC flickr imagefromThe US Armymilitary demands11th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 2010
  • 9.
    CC flickr imagefromHumor Blogup to standard11th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 2010
  • 10.
    CC flickr imagefromMarcel030NLcheck the label11th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 2010
  • 11.
    What SCORM DoesNothingwith your contentOnly with how the LMS finds and delivers itTwo main functions of SCORMAnswers the interoperability questionCollects data, data, data11th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 2010
  • 12.
    CC flickr imagefromkevindooleynot content11th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 2010
  • 13.
    CC flickr imagefrom{Guerrilla Futures | Jason Tester}interoperability11th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 2010
  • 14.
    CC flickr imagefromann-dabneydata tracking11th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 2010
  • 15.
    CC flickr imagefromCCAC North Libraryno data neededin LMSone-time use11th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 2010
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    SCORM11th Sakai Conference- June 15-17, 2010
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    CC flickr imagefromCCAC North Librarytrack learnersobject libraryoutside content11th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 2010
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    18Sakai SCORM PlayerKirkAlexander, University of California, Davis18
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    1911th Sakai Conference- June 15-17, 2010UCDavis Status/Wish ListPlanning to get back to work FQ 2010Want more reporting and access to data including interactionsWant Gradebook IntegrationNot familiar with other efforts on Content Hosting service issuesAware of DB/Repository UI Communication needs for Sakai 3 but does Sakai 2 come 1st?
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    2111th Sakai Conference- June 15-17, 2010Icodeon Supported SpecsSCORM 2004 3rd Edition- including SCORM run time environment, and all SCORM sequencing and navigation behaviour.SCORM 1.2IMS Content Packages
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    2211th Sakai Conference- June 15-17, 2010Authoring Tools SupportAdobe Captivate
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    Wimba Course Genie2311thSakai Conference - June 15-17, 2010Integration with SakaiRuns in Sakai’s application serverContemplating reworking this to leverage Basic LTIConnects to Sakai’ database to push results back Currently nothing is done with this data but would not be hard to integrate with Gradebook or produce some reports.Resource Content HandlerUpload zip files in resourcesLaunch from CHS linksAllows integration with any tool that integrates with Resources (Assignments, Melete, etc)
  • 33.
    SoftChalk/Sakai SCORM IntegrationJeffKahn, Technical and Partnering WorkMark Norton, Sakai IntegrationSheila Cunningham-Hodge, Sales2424
  • 34.
    What is SoftChalk?SoftChalkcreates web content for teachingSoftware that is intuitive and easy to useAllows instructors to create powerful, sophisticated and professional-looking contentFor e-learning classrooms in K-12, Higher Education, and corporate training11th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 2010
  • 35.
    Who is SoftChalk,LLC?Based in Richmond, VirginiaFounded in 2002 by folks with history of educational technology innovation since 1996, including Web Course in a Box later sold to Blackboard. Offers a range of online and in-person trainingWorks with a number of open initiatives, including: IMS (Common Cartridge), MERLOT, Connexions, and Sakai.11th Sakai Conference - June 15-17, 2010

Editor's Notes

  • #8 It’s a set of standards created with the idea of “making things work” in mind. Each addresses a different aspect of how elearning content should act.
  • #9 The military wanted to make sure content it purchased would work in its system. Creating standards makes that possible.
  • #10 What is a standard? – It’s what makes DVDs work, MP3s work, Flash work every time you load, import or launch. When the content creators follow the standard, you can use your content with confidence.
  • #11 SCORM was created to bring consistency across elearning content so when it says SCORM, you know it should work.
  • #13 First step to getting a grasp of SCORM is understanding what it does. (And by inverse – what it doesn’t do.) The doesn’t do part is probably shorter and easier – it has nothing to do with your content. SCORM doesn’t care what the content is – doesn’t care what order you put information, doesn’t care whether you’re using video, doesn’t care whether your quiz is 10 questions or 110. SCORM has nothing to do with the content itself, only with how the LMS finds and delivers it.
  • #14 From your standpoint, there are two main functions of SCORM you need to know about. First, the SCORM standard answers the interoperability question. Not between systems – we know that is a big deal in bringing in new systems – but between content and the system. So the goal with SCORM is for you to be able to buy or create SCORM content and know that it will work in a SCORM player. Just like DVD works in your DVD player. (Note that there are versions of SCORM; compare that to DVD regions.)
  • #15 The second thing SCORM does you need to know about is the tracking and data collection portion. Part of what SCORM does in the delivery portion is track various things happening in your course – how long they spend on a certain page, what they answer on question four, where they went after reading section three. All very cool things to know. Set up your SCORM correctly and it can collect the data and also tell your LMS to keep it. (Sometimes that doesn’t happen.)
  • #16 Well – it might not. Not everything needs to be SCORM conformant. You might create content right in your LMS and deliver from there. You might not care about the extra data collection. You might be creating something for one-time use. There are a lot of times when SCORM might not be relevant for you.
  • #17 And the eventual goal is that SCORM becomes so background you don’t even notice it.
  • #18 But, there are times when you want to use SCORM and need a decent grasp of it. Specifically if you need to track learner performance, buy content from outside sources, create a library of learning objects.