M44 - SCORM

Keywords: learning object, learning package, content, material, quiz, test

What is it?

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 content (text, images, video, audio, animations) and quiz questions that test students' knowledge  of the learning materials. 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.

Why use it?

If you have purchased or obtained learning objects from an external organisation you may have been provided with a SCORM package, in the form of a zip file. You can then deliver this learning package to your students via Moodle by uploading this package to your Moodle course.

Who can use it?

Course editors, such as tutors and course administrators can upload a SCORM or AICC package.

Students can complete the learning activity.

Before I start...

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.

How do I set one up?

Drag and drop a SCORM zip file to your Moodle course

This is not suitable for use for AICC packages.

This method works on most recent web browsers. If you are using Interenet Explorer you need version 10 or later.

1. Click the 'Turn editing on' button at the top right of the course page
2. Drag and drop the SCORM package zip file onto the course section where you'd like it to appear
3. Answer 'Add a SCORM package' to the popup dialogue asking what you want to do with the zip file then click the upload button
4. If necessary, edit the title of the file by clicking the pencil icon, or edit other options (like grade) by clicking the editing icon.

Add a SCORM or AICC file manually to your Moodle course

The longer method, suitable for Internet Explorer 10 or earlier, and for AICC packages:

1. Click the 'Turn editing on' button at the top right of the course page.
2. Click the 'Add an activity or resource' link in the section you wish to add your SCORM package and select 'SCORM package'.
3. Enter a name and a description (which may be required or optional according to the admin settings).
4. Either drag and drop a SCORM package zip file into the box with an arrow or click the Add button to open the File picker menu in order to choose a file from your computer or a repository.
5. Select display and other options as required.
6. Click the button 'Save and display' at the bottom of the page.

You can edit or update the SCORM package later by clicking on the edit icon (usually a hand/pen) or by clicking on its name and then Settings > SCORM/AICC administration > Edit settings.

Caution

If the SCORM package does not play back in Moodle properly, you will need to contact the developers of the package for support.

Examples and case studies

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Questions & Answers

SCORM FAQs are available on moodledocs.

Further information

Also see: 

Moodle does not generate SCORM content. Moodle presents the content in SCORM packages to learners, and saves data from learner interactions with the SCORM package. See Tools for creating SCORM content.