SCORM
SCORM learning content allows for the exchange of learning content and its reuse in various web-based environments, e.g. in authoring systems or learning platforms. SCORM stands for Sharable Content Object Reference Model. An existing SCORM 1.2 resource can be integrated into the platform either as an individual learning resource or a SCORM course element.
SCORM course elements can be assessed. This means that assessment information can be configured and, for example, be displayed in certificates or assessment overviews. Assessment information may also serve as a visibility or access criterion for other course areas.
Usage: Learners' View
Overview
In a course element SCORM, you can start and run stored SCORM resources. You will also receive information on the number of completed attempts and the maximum number of attempts possible for the learning content. After completing a SCORM attempt, you can view your assessment above the Start SCORM button. The displayed assessment information depends on the settings configured by the course author. |
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Functions for users
As a user, you can use the following functions in a SCORM course element:
Start SCORM | To start a SCORM, proceed as follows:
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Close SCORM | To close a SCORM, proceed as follows:
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View assessment | The available assessment information for a course element SCORM will directly be displayed in the course area above the Start SCORM button after closing the SCORM.
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Configuration: Authors' View
In the course editor
The following functions are available in the course editor:
Add a course element SCORM |
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1 | Open the course you want to edit. Use the pencil icon at the top of the page to open the editing mode. |
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2 | Select a course element from the menu on the right. |
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3 | In the new window, you can define the position of the new course element within your course structure (left navigation pane). The available positions are marked with an insert icon. To insert the new course element into an existing substructure, you need to open the substructure by clicking on the small triangle symbol next to its title. The area will open and you will again see insert icons at the positions which are available. Click on the insert icon at the desired position within the structure. The selected area will be highlighted. Confirm your choice with Insert course element. |
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4 | The element will be inserted into the course structure at the selected position. Depending on the course element, you have to make additional configurations or add content in order to complete the configuration. For these changes to take effect, you must publish the course. The course element will then also become available in the course view. |
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General configuration settings
In the course editor, you will find the following configuration tabs:
Title and description |
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Elements | Description |
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Title | You need to enter a title for the course element. The title can comprise a maximum of 100 characters. All special characters and numbers are permitted. The title will appear in the navigation menu of the course and also as a heading in the content area. |
Subtitle | You can enter a subtitle for the course element with a maximum of 255 characters. All special characters and numbers are permitted. The title will appear as a tooltip in the navigation menu and - if selected and configured accordingly - as a subtitle in the content area. |
Description | Here you can describe the course element. The description will appear in the content area below the title.
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Display | Define which information about the course element should be displayed in the course view. In addition to the content, you can optionally display the title and description. All course elements are provided with a reasonable presetting, which mostly includes the setting Title, description and content. You can adjust this setting in accordance with the options available for each course element. |
Set link for this course element | Each course element can be accessed via fixed link addresses. Therefore, an internal and an external URL is assigned to each course element. These direct links to concrete elements can be used within courses or provided to learners. The URLs are located below the title and description of the element and will appear upon selecting Set link for this course element.
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ID | You will need the ID number of the course element (on the bottom right), for example, if you wish to use the expert mode in the visibility or access tab. |
Configuration
In this tab, you can select or import a SCORM package. Additionally, you can also configure various display settings for the course element.
Detailed instructions are given in the following section Settings in the configuration tab.
Assessment
In this tab, you can configure various assessment settings. Detailed instructions are given in the following section Settings in the assessment tab.
Multilingualism
In this tab, different translations can be added to individual course element areas.
Settings in the configuration tab
In the Configuration tab, you can assign a SCORM package to your course element and specify various configuration options.
Assign SCORM package | You can:
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1. | Open the course element SCORM. Switch to the Configuration tab in the course editor and click on Select or import SCORM learning content. |
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2. | A page with the function to import a new SCORM package and a list of your existing SCORM packages will open. Decide on one of the following options: |
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3a. | (Option 1:) To use an existing SCORM package, select the desired package by clicking on the |
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3b. | (Option 2:) To import a new SCORM package, click on Import. The system's default upload page will open. |
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4. 5. | The selected SCORM package will now automatically be used as a resource for the SCORM course element and displayed under Selected SCORM learning content. Publish your course to complete the configuration and to make the SCORM package available to participants. |
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SCORM resource settings
Hide in the course menu | If this function is enabled, the course element will not be visible in the navigation on the left. The Start SCORM button can now only be accessed from the course preview or the associated structure pane. |
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Open in new browser window | If this option is enabled, the SCORM will open in a new browser window. | |
Start next SCORM after finish | If several SCORM elements are referenced in the main course navigation, they can be started in sequence using this setting. The user will only need to start the first SCORM. | |
Show menu | With this option, you can determine whether a navigation menu is to be displayed in the SCORM. | |
Show navigation buttons | Use this option to allow the user to navigate in the SCORM with Next and Back buttons. | |
Height/Width/X position/Y Position | Here you can determine the SCORM window's size and position. | |
Content character set | The learning platform attempts to automatically detect the SCORM's character set. If the Automatically option does not result in the desired display, you can configure the coding of the content using a predefined character set. | |
JavaScript character set | This option allows to encode the JavaScript code using a predefined character set (the same character set will be used by default for both content and JavaScript). |
Functions after adding a SCORM resource
Once a SCORM resource has been added, you have the following options in the course editor ...
Replace SCORM learning content
Click the button to replace the added SCORM resource with another SCORM resource. The same window will open as in the upper section Assign SCORM package. Now you have the same options as described above to add a new SCORM resource. |
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Settings in the assessment tab
In the Assessment tab, you have the option to define general assessment settings for the SCORM course element.
Configure assessment settings ...
Transfer score from SCORM | If this option is enabled, the score achieved in the SCORM learning content will be transferred to the learning platform, and the user will see the assessment information area in the course view. If the option is disabled, no assessment information will be transmitted. The user can only see the number of their attempts in the course view but no further assessment information. Hence, the assessment information for this SCORM element is also not available in the assessment tool for this user. |
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Score needed to pass | This function allows you to specify the score which is needed to pass the learning content. | |
User can only advance score | If this option is enabled, the score of your second attempt will only be applied if it is higher than the score of your first attempt. If this option is disabled, the score of your second attempt will be applied in any case (regardless of your previous score). | |
Count attempts only if score is transferred | If you deactivate this function, every start of the SCORM is counted as an attempt. | |
Maximal attempts | Use this option to define how often the user is allowed to start a SCORM. | |
Show average assessment | This function allows the user to see the average score among all users after completing the SCORM. The average is calculated when there are at least five completed attempts. | |
Use certificates | Enable this option if the user is to receive a PDF document as evidence for a passed SCORM. | |
Template for certificates | Here you can select the desired template for the certificate. Apart from the example template, you can also use an individually created template. | |
Display certificates only for tutors (assessment tool) | If this option is enabled, the PDF files of the certificates can only be accessed via the assessment tool. In all other places, the user can no longer access, view, or download their own certificate. |
In the course view
Author functions in the course view
In the course view of a course element SCORM, you have access to all functions available to users. Also, you have the following editing functions.
Assessment Tool | Once a SCORM has transferred points to OPAL, you can view more detailed information on the assessment and its progress in the assessment tool. More information can be found on SCORM-Data in the Assessment Tool. |
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