You can upload your SCORM files to a LearnWorlds course.
LearnWorlds also allows you to manage graded SCORM activities. This enables you to integrate scores and results from SCORM.
Key Takeaways:
- LearnWorlds allows you to upload SCORM files
- Use Graded SCORMs to upload SCORM files with assessments and track results
What Is SCORM?
SCORM stands for Shareable Content Objective Reference Model.Â
It is a set of international standards for e-learning courses.
The specifications define how to create and use the course.
The technical specifications mean that it is possible to upload and use a SCORM file on various e-learning platforms.
SCORM files are zipped files. These contain a course activity or an entire course in a standardized format.
On LearnWorlds, you can upload your SCORM file and manage it.Â
Is LearnWorlds SCORM Compliant?
Yes, unlike Kajabi and Thinkific, LearnWorlds allows you to upload SCORM files.Â
You can upload SCORM files as learning activities.
There are some restrictions, depending on your plan.Â
These include the following:
- Trial users can upload 3 SCORM packages with a size of 500MB.
- On the Pro Trainer plan, you can upload up to 20 SCORMs with a 2GB size limit.
- On the Learning Center, and High Volume and Corporate plans, you can upload unlimited SCORMs.
- Individual SCORM package uploads have a file size limit of 400MB.
- If your school uses a Cloudflare custom domain, it can block large SCORM files from uploading. Disable to Cloudflare proxy to upload the file.
Can LearnWorlds Track Progress?
Yes! LearnWorlds allows you to upload SCORM files containing quizzes, assessments, and questionnaires, and track your students’ results.
Should I Use SCORM on LearnWorlds?
It depends. There are both pros and cons to creating your course as a SCORM file.Â
Pros:Â
- Move Content – If you have a SCORM course, you can easily move it, and it will work on any LMS platform.
- Customizable – You can create an interactive and highly customized course that is engaging for users.
Cons:
- Cost – The programs required to create a SCORM can be expensive.Â
- Time – It can take a lot of time to learn to create a SCORM course.
If you are developing lots of content or have a training company, creating your courses using SCORM might be worth investing both time and money.Â
You can transfer the SCORM files easily, and create engaging and customizable content.
However, you can also create incredible courses on LearnWorlds without using SCORM.Â
LearnWorlds has easy-to-use tools and features to simplify the development of your online school and courses.
How Do I Create a SCORM Course?
SCORM courses are similar to PowerPoint or Keynote presentations.Â
They have extra elements to make them interactive.
One option is to create the course using a software developer and have a programmer alter the code to communicate with LearnWorlds or another LMS platform.Â
Or you could use an authoring tool to create a SCORM compatible file. Authoring tools vary in price and availability.Â
There are lots of options to choose from; some include:Â
- Adobe Captivate
- iSpring Suite
- Evolve
- Articulate Storyline 360
- isEazy
How Do I Upload My SCORM Course to LearnWorlds?
- Open or create the course to which you want to upload the SCORM course.
- Click on the Contents tab.
- Select Add Activity.
- Choose SCORM/HTML5 Package from the Multimedia tab.
- Add a title.
- Click Save and Edit.
- Click Add SCORM and attach your SCORM course.
- After successfully uploading your file, two options will appear.
Use SCORM Completion Rules – Use the SCORM file internal rules to determine if the learning activity is complete.
Student Time on Activity – Use the SCORM file time monitoring to record students’ time on the learning activity.
- Add a description and edit any other settings.
- Click Save.
- Preview and test the course by clicking on the Preview Course Overview button in the top bar on your course contents tab.
How to Upload Graded SCORM Activities on LearnWorlds
Use a Graded SCORM activity to offer your questionnaire or assessment to users. From this, you can integrate Score and Pass and Fail results from SCORM into your Gradebook.
- Open or create the course to which you want to upload the Graded SCORM course.
- Click on the Contents tab.
- Select Add Activity.
- Choose Graded SCORM Package from the Exams tab.
- Add a title.
- Click Save and Edit.
- Click Add SCORM and attach your SCORM course.
Valid file types include SCORM 1.2 and SCORM 2004.
- Choose how you would like to use the Graded SCORM. There are several options.
- Collect Score from SCORM Package – Toggle to Yes or No depending on whether you want LearnWorlds to gather the score from the SCORM package and update it in the Gradebook.
- Use SCORM Internal Pass / Fail Rules – Toggle to Yes or No depending on whether you want to use the SCORMs internal Pass and Fail rules.
- Set Passing Score – Set a passing score as a percentage.
- Student Time on Activity – Use the SCORM files time monitoring to record students’ time on the learning activity.
- Edit the description and edit any other settings.
- Click Save.
- Preview and test the course by clicking on the Preview Course Overview button in the top bar on your course contents tab.
How Do I Manage the Results?
There are two ways to view the results of your SCORM files.Â
Both will lead to a page to edit the scores.
Access through the Learning Activity
- Find the course your SCORM file is in.
- Click on the Contents tab.
- Hover over the SCORM learning activity.
- Click on Gradebook.
Access through the Reports Center
- Click on Reports Center.
- Select Gradebook.
- Choose the course from the dropdown menu.
Once you have completed one of these, a table will appear.Â
Locate the Graded SCORM column.
Hover over the score in the column and click Edit Score.
Here you can select each user and perform actions.Â
These include the following:
- Edit the user’s score.
- Add a New Try.
- See more information on who edited the score and when previously.
- See the original score.
- Delete a submitted record.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SCORM Still Relevant?
Yes. It is still considered the industry standard for online learning courses.
What Is the Difference between SCORM and AICC?
SCORM communicates using JavaScript, and AICC uses HTTP messages.
