My contribution today is on the international e-learning specification known as SCORM.
1. SCORM stands for Sharable Content Object Reference Model.
2. It is part of the US Department of Defence's Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Project which started in 1997.
3. It is called a Reference Model because it comprises not only the specification but also the software as well.
4. The software includes the conformance test suite, sample run-time environment, RELOAD editor, sample contents, guidelines, etc.
5. The specification part of SCORM is developed from specifications from other e-learning specification bodies like the AICC (Aviation Industry CBT Committee), the IMS Global Learning Consortium, the IEEE Learning Technology Standards Committee and the European project known as ADRIANE Project.
6. The SCORM Model was created for the following requirements: Reusability, Accessibility, Interoperability and Durability.
7. SCORM deals with web-based learning and does not take into account other delivery mechanisms.
9. The SCORM Bookshelf (or documentation) comprises the Overview, the Content Aggregation Model and the Run-Time Environment. These books are very technical.
10. Here are some resources that you can use to help you understand and use the SCORM specification:
i. Main ADLNET.GOV's website: http://www.adlnet.gov
ii. ADL Initiative's Channel on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/user/ADLInitiative#p/a
(Four video clips: Part 1 - ADL & SCORM Overview; Part 2 - SCORM Terminology; Part 3 - SCORM Bookshelf; Part 4 - Conformance & Certification)
iii. SCORM 2004 Primer
www.pro-ductivity.com/Compliance21CFR/CTMW/scormintro.pdf
