SCORM Library
Add Content / a SCORM file to the library
A little more information about SCORM:
The SCORM element allows the use of interactive SCORM compliant content in which a user is expected to actively participate by watching a movie, navigating through pages, answering questions, completing assessments etc.
SCORM content is created in external, 3rd party software and is opened in its own viewer the same way a MS Word document is opened by MS Word.
- The SCORM content is completely independent from the LMS which only provides the link to the content.
- When completed, the LMS is provided with the user’s SCORM results which are recorded.
- If a problem is experienced with SCORM content not opening, not running properly etc. kindly contact the local IT support or the SCORM content provided for support.
- Also take into account that since the SCORM content is used over a network, normal network protocols, firewalls, bandwidth etc. could affect the performance of SCORM content.
Understanding SCORM results:
Each SCORM file sends through certain parameters which are used to gauge the completion (or not) if the SCORM file, whether the learner passed (or not) etc. What the result is and how it is interpreted by the LMS is dependent on what kind of SCORM you are working with. Below is a table explaining how the LMS interprets the most common scenarios those of SCORM with and without an accompanying assessment.
The SCORM file’s result can be written to the user’s learner records if the option is selected.
What does it all mean?
SCORM is one of the most popular methods of e-learning. The SCORM file can be uploaded to the LMS, and the LMS can then track the progress of the user within the SCORM content.
Which types of SCORM are supported on the Signify LMS?
Various kinds of SCORM packages/content can be created, depending on the authoring tool used or the preference of the content designer.
Signify Supports the following types of SCORM files:
- SCORM 2004 (Edition 1 - 3)
- SCORM 1.1 and 1.2
- xAPI (also called Experience API or Tin Can API)
For more information regarding what SCORM is and what it can do, navigate to SCORM.com.
How did I get here? Modules | e-Learning | Learning Management | Scorm Library
The Scorm Library allows the Administrator to manage all SCORM files in the system. The library ensures that when a Scorm file is replaced it is replaced in all pathways. It allows the Administrator to view details related to SCORM attempts and results.
To add a SCORM file, click on the Add Content button.
Add Course
Focus: To quickly upload a SCORM package, complete only the numbered fields.
Overview of fields
| Field | Overview |
|---|---|
| Name | This is the name of the SCORM content. This is the name Pathway Administrator will see when they select to add a SCORm step. The learner will see this name in the pathway. |
| Content Server | This is the server to which the content will be saved. |
| Choose File | Select the SCORM file you want to upload to the library. |
| Log to Learner Record | When Log to Learner Record is checked, a learner record will be created once the learner has attempted the SCORM. When Log to Learner Record is unchecked, no learner record will be created. |
| Training Intervention | This is the Training Intervention which will be logged as a learner record, if Log to Learner Record was selected. |
| Has Assessment | Check this box if the SCORM package has an assessment. |
| Allow Redo After Completion | When checked, the learner will be allowed to redo the SCORM after they have completed it. When unchecked, the learner will only be allowed to attempt the SCORM file once. |
| Max Attempts | When Allow Redo After Completion is checked, the Maximum Number of Attempts can be indicated in the Max Attempts field. |
| Keep Score | First: Keep the first completed attempt. Last: Keep the last completed attempt. Best: Keep the best outcome, taking the pass status first into account and then the score. For more information on how the selected score relates to the complete and competent status, click on the question mark icon. |
| Is Active | When checked, the SCORM file will be available for selection on a Pathway. When unchecked, the SCORM file will not be available for selection on a Pathway. |
SCORM Content Administration
Once the SCORM file is uploaded to the SCORM library, the Administrator can view details related to the SCORM, by clicking on the package name.
The Administrator can view which Pathways the SCORM is linked to as well as the Registrations (learners who have attempted the SCORM). Recent activity is also displayed on this screen.
If you want to upload a SCORM course to a pathway, refer to these articles for more information:
Signify develops SCORM content in-house. For examples of content our team has created you can navigate to our website: https://www.signify.co.za/elearning.html
Try it Out: Upload a SCORM package to the SCORM library.