Archive for the ‘SCORM’ Category
Ideas wanted for new SCORM wrappers
Posted Friday, October 2nd, 2009.
Filed under SCORM, e-learning with the tags SCORM, SCORM 2004, SCORM actionscript class, SCORM wrapper
As you may have read in previous posts or tweets, I’m working on a new SCORM 2004 wrapper for both JavaScript and ActionScript that will contain advanced functionality and improved shortcuts.
For instance, I’m trying to write an easier way to work with the cmi.interactions model, and also trying to add more error-checking that will look [...]
SCORM security (two kinds of SCORM people)
Posted Thursday, April 2nd, 2009.
Filed under SCORM, e-learning with the tags ADL, best practices, cheating, elearning, JavaScript, learning management systems, letsi, SCORM, SCORM 2.0, standards
I’ve had a flurry of emails and messages regarding my SCORM cheat the past few days, and have received feedback from a number of well-regarded SCORM aficionados, some of whom contributed to the standard and helped make SCORM what it is today. This is wonderful, I’m very happy to hear from everyone, especially regarding such an engaging topic.
But as I hear more from these seasoned SCORM pros, I’ve made (what I believe to be) an interesting observation: there is a sharp division between die-hard SCORM developers and casual users. I suppose I’ve felt this way for a long time, but it’s really coming into focus this week. Let me try to define the camps.
Cheating in SCORM
Posted Sunday, March 22nd, 2009.
Filed under JavaScript, SCORM, e-learning with the tags e-learning, SCORM, SCORM 2.0, security, standards
I’m always surprised how little people talk about cheating in e-learning; maybe it’s a fear of revealing just how easy it can be. The fact is, SCORM — the most common communication standard in e-learning — is fairly easy to hack. I’ve whipped up a proof-of-concept bookmarklet that when clicked will set your SCORM course to complete with a score of 100 (works with both SCORM 1.2 and 2004).