SCORM Tip: Don't forget to commit!

A number of people have recently asked me about the scorm.save() function in the pipwerks SCORM wrappers. What is it, and when should it be used? The pipwerks scorm.save() function is a shortcut for SCORM’s Commit (SCORM 2004) and LMSCommit (SCORM 1.2) methods. Invoking commit in

Comparing and cloning objects in JavaScript

Here’s a handy way to determine if two JavaScript objects are identical without using a framework like jQuery or MooTools: var compare_objects = function (obj1, obj2) { var parameter_name; var compare = function (objA, objB, param) { var param_objA = objA[param], param_objB = typeof objB[param] === "undefined" ? false

For Your Reading Pleasure: EasyCaptions

Introducing EasyCaptions: A simple system for adding captions and an interactive transcript to online videos. EasyCaptions uses progressive enhancement to provide the best possible experience for all visitors, regardless of their browser’s JavaScript, HTML5 or Flash support. Demonstration Background I don’t produce much video these days, but as

Customizing SCORM Manifests in Captivate and Articulate Presenter

Someone recently asked me if it was possible to customize Captivate’s SCORM manifest to reduce the need for manual editing after publishing. In her case, the manifest needed to be edited to include SumTotal TotalLMS’s custom SCORM extensions.  The answer is yes. Here’s how. Find the Captivate

Rules for Work and School

Note July 2022: This post was written in 2010, but feels timely as ever. Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about the workplace and about my kids’ school endeavors. In both situations, some people are excellent role models and some people are perfect examples of what not to do.