TECHLEARN COLLABORATIVE Update Shareable Courseware Object Reference Model January 2000

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TECHLEARN COLLABORATIVE UpdateShareable
Courseware Object Reference ModelJanuary
2000Where are we and where are we going?

• (Philip V.W. Dodds)

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ADL Technical Work Group A Partnership

• Industry
• DoD
• Federal Government
• Academia

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AICC/IEEE/IMS/ADL
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The ADL SCORM What is it?

• A reference model that defines a web-based
  learning content model
• A set of interrelated specifications designed to
  meet DoDs high level -ilities
• A process to knit together disparate groups and
  interests
• A bridge from general emerging technologies to
  commercial implementations
• an evolving document to collect all the bits
  and pieces in one place

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Web-based Learning Content Issues

• For starters
• Cant move a course from one LMS to another
• Cant reuse content chunks across different LMS
  systems
• Cant create searchable content or media
  repositories across different LMS environments
• .etc.
• These are key enabling capabilities
• The ADL SCORM is a first step toward a larger
  vision

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End State

• Enable a learning object content-based economy
• Enable adaptive, intelligent tutoring capability
• Enable large-scale, distributed shareable content
  repositories
• Enable enhanced performance through faster, more
  economical training

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SCORM Scope (today)

• ADL SCORMs three major topics
• XML-based Course Structure Format (moving courses
  from one LMS to another)
• Run Time Environment common communications
  between content and LMS
• Application of Metadata to courses, content
  chunks, and raw media elements (for searchable
  libraries/repositories

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What We Get (near term)

• Small, reusable, discoverable content chunks
• Discoverable media assets
• Ability to find and move courses
• This is a critical starting point, but there is
  much, much more to be done!

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What Do Work On Next

• Release SCORM 1.0 2-1-00 with SDK
• Convert LMSs (e.g., DAU) to SCORM spec.
• Convert Content (e.g., ATSC) to SCORM spec.
• Create examples lots of them give them away
• Work with other institutions/labs to share
  results
• Test out compliance test software as it becomes
  available
• Establish Web Development Center in Co-Lab
• Share as much as we can with as many as possible
• Build a repository of actual code and content

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What Should You Do?

• Its time to rethink your distance learning
  strategy
• Imagine large repositories of learning content
• Imagine dynamic learning management systems that
• Adapt to the needs of the learner on the fly
• Provide intelligent tutoring capabilities
• Imagine a new knowledge/content based economy
• Learning content develops durable market value
• Investment in learning content becomes a core
  strategy
• delivering life-long learning is the next big
  thing
• and its the next big e-commerce business!

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What Should You Do?

• Start designing content with reuse in mind
• Try to design content in small, logical chunks
• Monitor evolution of key standards
• Tell your vendors you want standards-based
  products
• Develop an organizational strategy for adopting
  distributed learning that match your core
  competencies
• Dont put off dealing with web-based learning
  or your competition will eat your lunch