Reusability


The flexibility to incorporate instructional components in multiple applications and contexts.

 

An example

You've developed interactive diagrams and simulations that are perfect for teaching basic concepts in logistics. At a national conference, half the people who saw your presentation asked for copies. Fortunately, because you've been creating SCORM-conformant materials, it's easy for you to give them your packages for importation into their systems. And those who are also using SCORM-conformant systems should be able to use the material without too much tinkering. Encouraged by your reception, you decide to place your materials on a national repository. You've included good meta-data (also part of the SCORM) so anyone interested should be able to find and use the materials quite easily--provided their systems also support the SCORM. Your materials are highly reusable, substantially increasing their value and providing more return for your investment of time and resources.

By the way, if you want to control or benefit from the use of your materials, SCORM-compliant objects contain authorship, rights, and usage information.

SCORM features that support Reusability

The SCORM addresses the reusability requirement in the following ways. It provides a uniform way of packaging content. Rich meta-data capabilities enable the location and legitimate use of learning materials. The SCORM provides a standard way of stopping, starting, and communicating with content that is widely published and therefore widely supported by content and tools producers.