LibSCORM guide released

by Site Administrator on 19 Jun

LibSCORM 2.6.3 released, including an all-new textual guide.

AADLC forms partnership with WI Charter Schools

by Site Administrator on 16 Jun

The Academic ADL (Advanced Distributed Learning) Co-Laboratory is pleased to announce a new extensive partnership agreement with the Wisconsin Charter Schools Association (WCSA). See our press release for full details.

SCORM 2.0: LETSI Announces a Call for Participation

by Site Administrator on 04 Jun

LETSI, Learning Education Training Systems Interoperability (LETSI), Learning Education Training Systems Interoperability, the international, nonprofit federation dedicated to improving individual and organizational learning, has taken on the task of developing the next generation of SCORM, the Sharable Content Object Reference Model. As part of this initiative, LETSI is soliciting White Papers from all stakeholders interested in shaping the future direction of SCORM and the implementation of learning systems technology.

Partnership with Wisconsin Charter School Association

by Site Administrator on 12 Jun

MADISON, WI (6/10/08) — The Academic ADL (Advanced Distributed Learning) Co-Laboratory is pleased to announce a new extensive partnership agreement with the Wisconsin Charter Schools Association (WCSA). The agreement includes co-locating the WCSA offices within the Co-Lab, AADL provision of technical services, and future project development.

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AADLC Prepares for Academic Fest

by Site Administrator on 12 May

The AADLC announces the inaugural Academic Fest conference to be held in Madison, WI July 8-9. The conference will feature educational technology experts from around the world.

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Academic ADL Co‐Lab Launches First Commercial Spin-Off

by Site Administrator on 22 Feb

The Academic Advanced Distributed Learning Co-Lab (AADLC) in Madison, WI announces its first for-profit spin-off company. The company, Filament Games, Inc. has quickly become a leading developer of educational games.

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SCORM School 201 - Mastering the Basics

Overview and Objectives

The Academic ADL Co-Lab staff facilitates a four-week long, web-based course that explores the fundamental skills needed to create SCORM-conformant content. Upon completion, course participants can expect to be able to assemble a basic SCORM 2004 3rd Edition-conformant content package using readily available tools and resources. The cost for this four-week online course is US$395 per participant.

Course Format and Duration

Each of the four weeks’ content contains a mix of self-paced content, asynchronous discussion with other participants, and opportunities to connect with the course facilitators. Most participants will spend five to ten hours per week completing course content, depending on their previous experience. Any synchronous content will be recorded for later playback for those that are not able to attend.

Intended Audience and Required Skills

This course is intended for instructional designers and content developers. Participants should be able to edit HTML files, and have a solid understanding of how basic web content operates. Experience working with JavaScript is also very helpful. Participants should also have a high-level knowledge of what SCORM is and how it is used.

System and Software Requirements

The following are required to complete SCORM School. Download links are provided when relevant:

Microsoft Windows XP or Vista
Broadband Internet connection
Internet Explorer v6.0 or later
Adobe Flash Player plug-in v9 or later
Java SE Development Kit (JDK) v6.0 or later
SCORM 2004 3rd Edition Conformance Test Suite v1.0.2 (Self Test)
SCORM 2004 3rd Edition Sample Run-Time Environment v1.0.2
Reload Editor v2.5.5

The ADL SCORM software tools are freely available from the ADL website links provided. Note that you will need to create a free adlnet.gov account to download the Conformance Test Suite and Sample Run-Time Environment. Also note that the ADL SCORM Sample Runtime Environment has additional set-up steps beyond the initial installation. Those steps are covered in the installation readme file.

Content Summary

Here is a weekly breakdown of the SCORM School content:

Week 1: Communications, Tracking and Testing

Exploration and hands-on use of the SCORM Conformance Test Suite
Exploration and hands-on experimentation with essential Communication and Tracking concepts

Week 2: Content Packaging

Exploration of essential Content Packaging concepts
Hands-on use of the Reload Editor for use in Content Packaging
Exploration of essential Metadata concepts

Week 3: Sequencing and Navigation

Exploration and hands-on use of the SCORM Sample Runtime Environment
Exploration of core essential Sequencing and Navigation concepts
Hands-on use of the Reload Editor for use elementary editing of Sequencing and Navigation

Week 4: Putting it All Together

Exploration and hands-on use of the Reload Editor LSAL Templates
Exploration and hands-on use of the libSCORM template

Payment Information

The cost for this four-week online course is US$395 per participant. Our secure payment system accepts these options:

Visa or MasterCard
Invoice billing (this option ends one week prior to the course)

Note that an individual can arrange payment for one or more participants through a single payment if needed.

Current Class Schedule

Below is a list of our currently scheduled sessions. Please review the information on this page before clicking a link below to register:

Mailing List

If you'd like to be notified about additional upcoming classes and other SCORM School-related news, please email us so we can add you to our notification list.

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