Summary : SCORM 2004 4th Ed. Overview

Table of Contents
LICENSING AND REDISTRIBUTION GUIDELINES.......................................................................................... III
1.1. ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT..................................................................................................................1
1.2. INTRODUCTION TO SCORM.............................................................................................................1
1.2.1. The “ilities” – Conceptual Starting Point for SCORM............................................................1
1.2.2. Learning Management Systems (LMSs) .................................................................................2
1.2.3. SCORM and Other Standards Activities .................................................................................3
1.3. SCORM 2004 4TH EDITION (4TH ED.) ................................................................................................4
1.3.1. The Organization of SCORM..................................................................................................4
1.3.2. The 4th Edition Content Aggregation Model Book..................................................................5
1.3.3. The 4th Ed. Run-Time Environment Book...............................................................................7
1.3.4. The 4th Ed. Sequencing and Navigation Book.........................................................................7
1.3.5. 4th Ed. Testing Requirements...................................................................................................8
1.3.6. SCORM Test Suite ..................................................................................................................9
1.3.7. SCORM 2004 4th Ed. Sample Run-Time Environment...........................................................9
DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY.................................................................................................................10
List of Figures
Figure 1.2.2a: Highly generalized model of an LMS .....................................................................................2
Figure 1.3.3a: Conceptual Content Package...................................................................................................6
Figure 1.3.5a: Conceptual Activity Tree and Clusters ...................................................................................8
List of Tables
Table 1.3.1a: SCORM Book Coverage ..........................................................................................................5

Introduction to SCORM :

"reference model" that integrates a set of inter-related technical standards,
specifications, and guidelines designed to meet high-level requirements for learning content and systems.

SCORM is based on Accessibility, Interoperablility, Durability, Reusability.

SCORM’s operational principles offer the ability for: Exchange data in between Web-based learning management systems (LMSs).

Potential components or services of an LMS

SCORM focuses on interface points between instructional content and LMS environments.

The Organization of SCORM