What is SCORM and how does it work?

SCORM is a set of technical standards for eLearning products. It provides the communication method and data models that allow eLearning content and LMSs to work together. It tells programmers how to write code so that what they build will “play well” with other eLearning software.

Why do we use SCORM?

The primary benefit of SCORM is interoperability. If you produce e-learning content, invariably one (or more likely many) of your clients will ask you to integrate that content into an LMS. SCORM is the de facto industry standard for interoperability and SCORM conformance is required for most e-learning RFPs.

Is SCORM a LMS?

A SCORM compliant LMS is a learning management system that abides by the rules set out within SCORM. You can upload your SCORM compliant course and it will work perfectly within that system, allowing users to access your content.

What is SCORM package?

What Is a SCORM Package? A SCORM package that can also be referred to as a SCORM course or a SCORM module is a ZIP file that contains specific contents defined by the SCORM standard. It is known as a Package Interchange File (PIF) and has all the data needed to transfer learning content to an LMS.

What is SCO in elearning?

An SCO refers to a Shareable Content Object – and this article has a pretty good description.

What is SCO in eLearning?

What is a SCO in eLearning?

What is SCORM Wikipedia?

Shareable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) is a collection of standards and specifications for web-based electronic educational technology (also called e-learning). SCORM also defines how content may be packaged into a transferable ZIP file called “Package Interchange Format.”

What is LMS education?

A Learning Management System (LMS) is an online integrated software used for creating, delivering, tracking, and reporting educational courses and outcomes. Schools use LMS software to plan, implement, facilitate, assess, and monitor student learning.