Transitioning from SCORM to xAPI

Minimizing Costs and Maximizing Efficiency

Introduction

  • Welcome to the webinar on transitioning to xAPI
  • Checking technical aspects - visibility and audio quality
  • Possible issues and solutions
  • Overview of the webinar agenda

Why Transition to xAPI?

  • Flash support being phased out
  • Updating outdated content
  • Need for more data collection
  • Compatibility issues with current LMS
  • Desire for modernization

Understanding SCORM and xAPI

  • SCORM: Interaction with LMS using specific code
  • xAPI: Interaction with external systems via standard
  • Similarities: Use of code for interaction
  • Differences: xAPI offers more independence and flexibility

Transition Options

  • Option 1: Manually replace SCORM code with xAPI
  • Option 2: Create an xAPI package acting as a bridge
  • Advantages of the bridge approach
  • No code modification required
  • Additional events and context support

Using the xAPI Bridge Tool

  • Upload SCORM course archive
  • Select main HTML file if multiple files exist
  • Provide a unique identifier for the course
  • Generate the packaged xAPI course
  • Download and import the package into LMS

Benefits of Using the xAPI Bridge

  • Rapid conversion without modifying the original course
  • Ability to add additional events and interactions
  • Automatic conversion of SCORM variables to xAPI statements
  • Context support for analyzing user performance

Developer Resources and Future Updates

  • Detailed documentation for developers
  • Customization options for developers
  • Continual improvement and additional features

Conclusion and Q&A

  • Overview of the transition process
  • Benefits of the xAPI Bridge
  • Open for questions and discussions