What is SCORM?

Due to the recent growth of online training methods, many different learning technologies have emerged to track user performance as well as content mastery. However, before the emergence of an eLearning standard there was no standard methodology in place to ensure integration between Learning Management Systems (LMS) and training content. With the arrival of the Shareable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) standard, this communication gap has been bridged by offering a unified approach for importing and launching training content from any SCORM compliant LMS.

Why should I enable my content with SCORM?

By SCORM-enabling your content, you simplify the process of loading and launching training material from any compliant LMS. This is especially helpful for re-sellers that need to package and deliver their training to a customer that already has a hosted LMS solution in place.

From the developer's point-of-view, SCORM also provides methods for saving data between learning sessions without having to rely on server-side middleware and unreliable methods such as cookies. This way, if learners do not complete the course in one session they can return to the training exactly as they left it.

How can Wild Entity upgrade my content to SCORM?

In our experience, most web-based training can be wrapped with custom Javascript in order to utilize the SCORM, without affecting the existing functionality of the content. Wild Entity specializes in evaluating any type of web-based training to identify the best way to integrate our custom SCORM wrapper with your existing content.

Can Application Service Providers (ASPs) take advantage of SCORM?

Absolutely. Even though ASPs use remote server-side scripting instead of a client-side method to track and record user performance, they can still be fitted with a custom Javascript wrapper to interact with a SCORM compliant LMS. Keeping in mind that most ASPs require user authentication to access dynamic training content, Wild Entity can review your product to propose the easiest method to make SCORM connectivity a reality for your training application.