In this enlightening video, we’re diving deep into the world of SCORM—what it is, how it works seamlessly with learning management systems, and why it’s an essential tool for crafting effective online training experiences. Whether you’re an eLearning designer, a training manager, or a curious learner, we’ve got you covered!
Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:22 What is SCORM?
1:05 Different SCORM Versions
1:26 Why SCORM is Important
Transcript
Many companies invest a lot of time and resources into their Learning Management Systems (LMS), but there’s a unique challenge that occasionally arises: how can companies convert their written or visual content into functional e-learning courses? This is probably where you have heard the term SCORM, but understanding SCORM can be pretty difficult. That’s why today we will break down SCORM and why it’s so important.
SCORM stands for Sharable Content Object Reference Model. It is a certain file type or standard that all e-learning courses should follow. Think of SCORM like a video game—you can play the same video game on different devices, whether it be a laptop, phone, or a tablet. SCORM is the tool that allows the game, or in this case, training material, to function on different devices or platforms.
The “SCO” in SCORM is each component, whether it be a quiz, a video, or slides. Think of these SCOs as different puzzle pieces. Without SCORM, they would just be a jumbled mess, and you wouldn’t know how to fit them together. SCORM puts these pieces together and makes sure your e-learning courses make sense and are in the correct order. Just like how different video games have better, updated versions, SCORM also has different versions. Generally, 1.2 and 2004 are more widely accepted and used, with few and far between using systems 1.1.
SCORM is kind of like the game master as it puts the game levels in the correct order and records your scores. It ensures that your training happens chronologically and that all your progress is stored and recorded. SCORM is important because it allows us to take a break in the middle of a course and still have the progress kept. It also allows course creators to only have to create the course once. Without SCORM, there would not be a standard of how to code or create the courses, so content creators would have to start from scratch and recode or recreate the course with every new system or platform.
Always ask your LMS provider if they use SCORM and, if so, which type. It’s never a bad idea to also ask them for a sample so you can try it. At this point, you may be thinking about assets you have, such as videos, PDFs, and PowerPoints, that you may want as SCORM on your LMS. The good news is there are tools like “Scormify” which allow you to turn these assets into SCORM-compliant courses so you can track your learners’ progress.
To learn more about Scormify and how it can help you create compelling content for your LMS and even add quizzes, visit scormify.com at Knowledge Anywhere for all of your training needs.
