SCORM 2004: the ADL has made available a comprehensive test suite with which content providers can validate their content.
The file you import must be a ZIP file, with among others a “imsmanifest.xml” file located directly within the root of the ZIP package. If you are having issues with either importing the course package or running it so it reports results to the Fronter portfolio, below are a few things to check. SCORM for Teachers How-To: How do I verify my SCORM course is valid?įronter supports SCORM 1.2 and SCORM 2004 (up to the 3rd edition) versions. If the import stops with an error message about the message, please consult the content author. Please note that the SCORM course must be a valid SCORM 1.2 or SCORM 2004 package, with the content packaged in one single ZIP file.
The main value in SCORM is that it is a platform independent specification that allows the content author to create related assignments and quizzes for which the results can be transferred to the learning platform. For the students, SCORM content is available in the Course tool. SCORM content is usually distributed as standalone ZIP packages that teachers can import into Fronter. SCORM content can be delivered to your learners via any SCORM-conformant Learning Management System (LMS) using the same version of SCORM.
The Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) integrates a set of related technical standards, specifications, and guidelines designed to meet SCORM’s high-level requirements – adccessible, interoperable, durable, and reusable content and systems. Advanced Distributed Learning, the organisation behind the SCORM specification, defines SCORM as follows: