This section provided an overview of what's in the reference model, the purpose of each component, and where the specifications come from.
Some of the key points:

    • The SCORM Overview contains background information on the ADL initiative, the rationale of the SCORM, and a summary of the technical specifications and guidelines encompassed by the SCORM.

    • The Content Aggregation Model provides support for identifying and describing learning content, aggregating content into learning experiences and moving content between systems and repositories.

    • The Run Time Environment provides the communications layer and common data scheme and vocabulary necessary for rich interactivity on the Web.

    • The "books" for the SCORM laid out to date are stable — only minor changes are anticipated to stay in sync with the underlying specifications. Additional "books" are anticipated as the SCORM evolves to address emerging areas of need.

 

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