
To understand the SCORM and how it fulfills ADL's high-level design
requirements, it is important to recognize that the SCORM
assumes a Web-based infrastructure as the basis for its technical
implementation.
The Advanced Distributed Learning initiative made this assumption
for several reasons.
- Web-based technologies and infrastructure are
rapidly expanding and provide a mainstream basis for the delivery
of learning materials.
- Web-based learning technology standards
do not yet exist in widespread form.
- Web-based content can be delivered using nearly
any medium (e.g. CD-ROM, stand-alone systems, networked environments).
This approach embraces industry's transition to common content
and delivery formats. Computer operating systems now natively
support Web content formats. The trend is toward the use of common
formats that can be used locally, on intranets or over the Internet.
The SCORM extends this trend to learning technologies.
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