Understanding SCORM, AICC, and Tin Can
Each LMS has its pros and cons and each contains a unique set of features. However, every LMS must be able to host eLearning content created by a myriad of different authoring tools (Adobe Captivate being one of the many eLearning authoring tools available).
It is important to keep in mind that you can create courses using a myriad of tools but, at the same time, it is critical to ensure that these courses can communicate with various LMS. This is where SCORM, AICC, and Tin Can come into play.
These are three internationally accepted standards used to make the communication between your eLearning content and your LMS possible. When choosing an LMS for your organization, make sure that the chosen solution is compliant with SCORM, AICC, or Tin Can. Captivate is SCORM, AICC, and Tin Can compliant, so Captivate courses can be integrated in virtually every LMS available on the market. Let's now discuss these three standards in more detail:
- SCORM stands...