E-learning: SCORM

SCORM stands for Sharable Content Object Reference Model which represents a collection of specifications for web-based e-learning. SCORM standards are being governed and published by the Advanced Distributed Learning Initiative (ADL). The SCORM goals are to allow interoperability, accessibility and reusability of web-based learning content for academia, industry and government.

Advantages

• Accessibility
• Adaptability
• Affordability
• Durability
• Interoperability
• Reusability
• Wide range of 3rd party support
• Supported by most Learning Management Systems or Virtual Learning Environments

Disadvantages

• Limited selection of type of activities
• Difficult to edit and correct typos
• Learning interactions take a long time to download
• Learning interactions use a lot of internet bandwidth and server storage space

Components

• Content Aggregation Model
• Run Time Environment
• Sequencing and Navigation
• Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Shareable Content Objects (SCOs)

Development tools

• Trident 2.0
• Opus Pro
• SCORM Developer's Toolkit
• Document Suite 2008
• CourseLab
• Book Builder

Versions 

• SCORM 1.0
• SCORM 1.1
• SCORM 1.2
• SCORM 2004 1st Edition
• SCORM 2004 2nd Edition
• SCORM 2004 3rd Edition
• SCORM 2004 4th Edition
• SCORM 2012