Keywords: learning object, learning package, content, material, quiz, test
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The SCORM module enables course editors to upload any SCORM or AICC package to a Moodle course.
SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model) is a collection of specifications that enable interoperability, accessibility and reusability of web-based learning content. This is usually in the form of of standards that allow e-learning content packages to be authored outside of Virtual Learning Environments (VLE) like Moodle, but which can pass information (like user sessions and quiz grades) into Moodle and other VLEs. SCORM packages are formed of content (text, images, video, audio, animations) and sometimes also quiz questions that test students' knowledge knowledge of the learning materials. The , with the grades are then available within the Moodle gradebook.SCORM content can be delivered to learners via any SCORM-compliant virtual learning environments (VLE) like Moodle.
AICC (Aviation Industry CBT Committee) was a standard for delivery learning objects to VLEs like Moodle, that is no longer being actively developed or maintained, so therefore SCORM and other standards like xAPI will likely be used in its place for new learning object development.
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Students can complete the learning activity.
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Obtain Before you consider using a SCORM package in Moodle, you should consider the following.
Pros and Cons of SCORM
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| Can hide complexity from departmental staff. | SCORM packages are not suppported by UCL Digital Education team. Bugs that arise (for example due to a change in Moodle or release of new web browsers) need to be referred to the content designers/authors who, ideally, should be expert in the delivery of their content via Moodle. If content is externally authored it's prudent to budget for this kind of maintainence. You can get a feel for the kinds of issues that can arise by following the SCORM forum at Moodle.org: https://moodle.org/mod/forum/view.php?id=1951 |
| Can allow richer visual design features | Embedding your information in rich visual environments has the advantage of being immediately more appealing but also tends to make your content more difficult and expensive to change - will your material need updating if so, how often and who will do this? |
| Can allow you to outsource your content production. | Outsourcing is an attractive option, especially if you pressed for time and/or need to produce something that looks good to other stakeholders - it can often work well but the second half of this post on a forum at Moodle.org highlights some potential issues....https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=200242#p873699 |
If you decide to use a SCORM (or AICC) in Moodle, you need to first obtain the SCORM or AICC package as a zip file. This will have a .zip extension and is a collection of multiple files condensed into a single "zipped" file.
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If the SCORM package does not play back in Moodle properly, you will need to contact the developers of the package for support.
Common troubleshooting
If you are having problems viewing a SCORM package in Moodle then it is most likely down to one or more of these four things.
- The issues could be browser related. Testing carried out by Digital Education on 23 Sept. 2015 showed that SCORM packages in Moodle might have display issues with Internet Explorer and Safari, and will not have scroll options within the package in these browsers. If this is the case then we recommend trying the latest version of either Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.
- In addition to number 1 above, there could be an issue with screen size. If you are using a smaller screen, for example a laptop then you may have problems accessing the full package without scrolling. Hiding the side menu may help in these situations. To do this simply click the arrow (that looks like < ) in the left hand corner near the top of the SCORM package.
- Some SCORM packages require Java to work. In which case, please ensure you have downloaded and installed, or enabled Java on the machine you are using.
- Download from Java.com
- Use the Java test pages to verify if Jave is enabled.
- Some SCORM packages require Adobe Flash Player, (a free browser plug-in that is used for playing videos, animations and games), to make them work. In which case, please ensure that you have either enabled it in the Internet browser you are using, or download and installed it. You may download it here: https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/
- If it isn't number 1, 2, 3 or 4, then the final options is that the version of SCORM being used is incompatible with Moodle. If this is the case then you will need to contact the person whose course it is, or the person who created the package (if it is your course) and request the send you the SCORM package as version 1.2 as this is the only version compatible with Moodle. You will then need to upload this version to Moodle for it to work.
Examples and case studies
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