SCORM 1.2 vs SCORM 2004
If you are considering SCORM standards compliance for your e-learning courseware, you may be confused as to which SCORM version to go with. If you are starting a new course, you should definitely choose SCORM 2004 over SCORM 1.2. It is also worth migrating your e-learning courseware from SCORM 1.2 to SCORM 2004. We will explain why:
Advantages of SCORM 2004 vs SCORM 1.2
No further maintenance for SCORM 1.2 from ADL
The ADL (Advanced Distributed Learning) says they will not carry out further maintenance or testing on the SCORM 1.2 specification.
Only SCORM 2004 has support for adaptive sequencing
SCORM 2004 supports adaptive sequencing while SCORM 1.2 does not. This is the reason why many SCORM 1.2 packages consist of just one SCO (Sharable Common Object) with built-in sequencing. SCORM 2004 has a much wider selection of options.
Different tracking for SCORM and AICC models
SCORM 2004 has clarity on successful completion of courses in the AICC & SCORM data models. In SCORM 2004 these can be reported and tracked separately, in SCORM 1.2 outcomes are not very clearly defined. This feature holds a lot of weight because if you are truly interested in effective learning results.
Tracking and pre-setting of status for multiple learning objectives
Tracking and presetting of status can be done for various learning objectives with SCORM 2004. Direct mapping to learning and performance is possible. The success status can be shared between packages sharing a common LMS.
More LMSs support SCORM 2004
There is better understanding of SCORM 2004 among vendors and much more support among mainline LMSs for SCORM 2004 rather than SCORM 1.2.
Interrupted learner sessions have more support for resumption
Interrupted learner sessions can be resumed easily in SCORM 2004 - it has more support for this. The data model for monitoring interactions has also been streamlined and it has more support for simulations and other features.
Looking at these advantages, it makes sense to make your e-learning courseware SCORM 2004 compliant. However, if you have already implemented your content as SCORM 1.2, we can help migrate it to SCORM 2004.
Interested in our SCORM Migration Services? Request a Quote
Advantages of SCORM 2004 vs SCORM 1.2
No further maintenance for SCORM 1.2 from ADL
The ADL (Advanced Distributed Learning) says they will not carry out further maintenance or testing on the SCORM 1.2 specification.
Only SCORM 2004 has support for adaptive sequencing
SCORM 2004 supports adaptive sequencing while SCORM 1.2 does not. This is the reason why many SCORM 1.2 packages consist of just one SCO (Sharable Common Object) with built-in sequencing. SCORM 2004 has a much wider selection of options.
Different tracking for SCORM and AICC models
SCORM 2004 has clarity on successful completion of courses in the AICC & SCORM data models. In SCORM 2004 these can be reported and tracked separately, in SCORM 1.2 outcomes are not very clearly defined. This feature holds a lot of weight because if you are truly interested in effective learning results.
Tracking and pre-setting of status for multiple learning objectives
Tracking and presetting of status can be done for various learning objectives with SCORM 2004. Direct mapping to learning and performance is possible. The success status can be shared between packages sharing a common LMS.
More LMSs support SCORM 2004
There is better understanding of SCORM 2004 among vendors and much more support among mainline LMSs for SCORM 2004 rather than SCORM 1.2.
Interrupted learner sessions have more support for resumption
Interrupted learner sessions can be resumed easily in SCORM 2004 - it has more support for this. The data model for monitoring interactions has also been streamlined and it has more support for simulations and other features.
Looking at these advantages, it makes sense to make your e-learning courseware SCORM 2004 compliant. However, if you have already implemented your content as SCORM 1.2, we can help migrate it to SCORM 2004.
Interested in our SCORM Migration Services? Request a Quote