Publish to SCORM
Mentorkit and SCORM
The output from Creator is a ZIP-file. This file follows a standard called SCORM. To use or distribute the course you need to import the ZIP-file into a Learning Management System (LMS or Learning Portal).
If you are using MentorKit Learn (LMS) read this document (in Norwegian).
Click on “Generate export” then download the file by clicking the the “Download button”.
The file will then be downloaded to your “Download” files /folder. This file can be directly imported to the Learning Portal. How this procedure is done, is different from portal to portal. Usually it is not allowed to send the ZIP file as an attachment to e-mail. This because of the security issues.
If you alter the course content, you have to export and import the course once again!
1. What is SCORM?
SCORM stands for Shareable Content Object Reference Model and is a collection of industry standards for e-learning courses and LMS systems that supports it.
The technical specifications help to build a file similar to a zip file with multiple files inside, written in a specific language that a SCORM-compliant LMS like Mentorkit Learn understands.
In this way, if an e-learning administration purchase or develop a course, the resulting course will probably come in the SCORM format. The e-learning admin will then be able to upload the file to the LMS, which will work smoothly.
Having a set of standards allows communication between systems, and the same SCORM file should work across most LMS without problems. This way, a company can change LMS but keep their course material developed In Creator and easily migrate to another. SCORM standards facilitate the communication between e-learning authoring tools made with Creator and the actual learning management system.
2. SCORM Compliance
When an LMS is SCORM Compliant, it can “read” and deliver the course content inside a SCORM package. There are different levels of SCORM compliance, as some LMS can only read and deliver the course but do not track attendance, scores or save the learner’s progress.
What are the Benefits of SCORM?
The SCORM format has many advantages, which is why it is one of the most adopted standards in elearning and has stood the test of time. But why use SCORM over other formats?
3. Here are the most important benefits of SCORM:
3.1 LMS Compatibility (Interoperability)
Most LMS are partially or fully SCORM compliant. It makes it easier to create a course that can be used across various systems.
3.2 Progress Tracking
It allows for tracking the learner’s progress in a standardized way and feeds it back to the LMS for reporting. For detail – see chapter about SCORING.
3.3 Modular & Customizable
SCORM is highly customizable and can be designed to offer modular courses as well. You can build a complete interactive course or microlearning activities using only SCORM lessons.
3.4 Portable Courses
As a widely recognized and used standard, it allows for the courses to be portable in case of changing LMS.
3.5 Persistency (Progress Saving)
The way SCORM is built allows the learner to continue their learning journey from where they are left. Not all LMS support persistency, but if they do, it is a powerful advantage for the learning experience.
4. What is tracked in a SCORM file from Creator?
Here are a few examples of what is tracked using SCORM persistency:
The final score of the course
Total time spent
Learners progress so they can resume at the point they left off
Overall status, such as pass, fail, complete or incomplete
For more information see the chapter SCORING
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