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The first official eLearning content standard, AICC was developed by the Aviation Industry CBT Committee in 1993 as a CD-ROM based standard. A predecessor to SCORM, AICC was difficult to work with and many steps were required to get content in the format running in a learning management system (LMS). FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions).
This year we will focus on the top ten authoring tools for 2013. For each authoring ranking, a brief true ghost story, then the vendor and why it was selected. SCORM/AICC. Was in the top 10 for 2012 and stays in for 2013. AICC/SCORM, SCORM 1.2, There you have it – the top ten authoring tools for 2013.
Some vendors won’t use SCORM because it takes time to add and implement it. SCORM’s premise, not what it can or cannot do, was its huge premise of interoperability—far more so than AICC. In the late 80s, AICC, the predecessor to SCORM, was born. Many vendors mention they have SCORM. It stuck at 1.2
Companies should be wary of the value a “free” learning platform can deliver and alert to the costs quickly accrued in maintaining, updating and supporting an LMS without a vendor. One popular eLearning podcast is hosted by Connie Malamed and started in 2013. Popular eLearning content standards include AICC, SCORM and xAPI.
Before we get into how SCORM, Tin Can (also called xAPI, or meaning Experience API), and AICC are different, let’s start with what they all have in common: a complicated acronym (AICC is a doozy), and standards and specifications for eLearning content that is compatible across multiple platforms. What is AICC? What is SCORM?
Here is how these new rankings will work throughout 2013: Debut this month, update in July, final top 25 in Dec. Vendors can move up, down or out of the rankings – after all it is on-going. and SCORM/AICC. They are reporting that in March 2013 you will be able to output to HTML5. . #3 100% independent.
Easy to use interface and supports SCORM and AICC. #18 A few vendors say “social learning” but it is often far from it. AICC, SCORM and PENS support. FT- Another product I liked in 2012 and still like in 2013. I’m always amazed at some of the names vendors come up with for authoring tools.
2013 - LMSs are not the only learning system in town. Other options – depends on the vendor. Typically the video content management platform consists of (please note: that some vendors call their VCMS something else). 264, MP4, MOV, WMA, AICC, etc. – always check with the vendor – they all support HD.
The 2013 Lectora® User Conference will be here before you know it! The first 500 people to register for the 2013 Lectora User Conference will receive the official Attendee Appreciation Pack full of exciting e-Learning goodies to help them make magic happen in their e-Learning courses. AICC & SCORM Compliant e-Learning.
A vendor says “elearning course” ignoring that it really has a hyphen between the e and the l. I never understood why a vendor does this. Why can’t a vendor simply say video? Plus, if they system accepts other SCORM types or AICC or xAPI, you will never see those mentioned or listed. An Interest.
Equation tool – I’ve seen more vendors add this thing – and unless you are in education I can’t see why you would use it. SCORM 2004, AICC. #4 Rather continuing to break down course walls through superior feature sets and an understanding of where authoring tools should be in 2013. Themes, interactions.
I have been told the new UI will launch in early 2013. SCORM/AICC. SCORM/AICC. Based on what I have seen – the new UI is crisp, clean, modern and really outstanding. The same applies to the admin side. Support is fantastic and what I have found is they really care about their customers, a rarity in today’s space.
Well, not yet, but it is coming up and with that are all those wonderful vendors and that magical expo. But one of the biggest problems I see at such shows are the number of vendors who in hindsight I wished I avoided. I recall at ATD this past year, a vendor who was trying to sell people ahead of time their LMS. CD2Learning.
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For this year’s forecasts, I reviewed and analyzed the data – not only for 2014, but 2013 too. One of the most interesting items which presents to me an unknown variable is CMI-5, a compliance standard (formally with AICC) now headed up by ADL. I expect an increase in the number of LMS vendors to have responsive.
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Other reasons include creating content that can be potentially used in different contexts, delivering and managing learning content using an LMS, integrating with other vendors, or creating a rich library of learning resources. What is the difference between SCORM and AICC? Are any of these in your list of objectives?
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