ClearCompany Learning: SCORM Learning Objects

The SCORM/AICC learning object is an import tool for industry-standard e-learning courses. The ClearCompany Learning platform accepts all versions of SCORM and AICC-compliant formats. In this article, we go over how to create SCORM/AICC Objects and how they can be configured.

In this article:
Overview
Creating a SCORM/AICC Learning Object
Additional Tabs
Additional Information

Overview

SCORM stands for Sharable Content Object Reference Model. It's a set of technical standards that defines how to create and share online learning. AICC is another, similar file type that is treated largely the same way by learning management systems. SCORM/AICC Learning Objects are a great way to contain videos, PowerPoint files, quizzes, and other interactive content. Through your learning platform, you can make this learning available to Users or Assign them as formal trainings.

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To test SCORM content for free, visit this external resource.

Creating a SCORM/AICC Learning Objects

General Update SCORM Authors Tags Prerequisites Equivalencies Instance Management User Access Group Access

1. From the Administration Dashboard, navigate to Learning Objects > Manage Objects and click +Add Object.
2. Select SCORM/AICC.
3. Select your File for upload and click Upload File.
4. The Object will be created and you can now make edits to various components.
5. Complete all required fields to open the creation wizard. Required fields are noted with Yellow text boxes:
   1. Object Name: This is what the object will be named. Required.
   2. Description: A description that will appear on the object detail page. If pasting from another software the formatting will not transfer.
       
   3. Duration: ClearCompany Learning recommends the format for duration HH:MM:SS, this is visible to the User on the object detail page.
       
   4. Duration in Seconds: This field is not displayed in the front end. This refers to how many seconds it takes to complete this learning object. It will populate on the user's transcript.
   5. Owner Group: The group responsible for managing this object. Required.
   6. Keywords:  Any keywords this object is relevant to, which will help when users search for associated training. Keywords are not visible from the front end.
       
   7. Certificate Template: Choose the certificate to be awarded after completion of the learning object.
   8. Completion Emails Enabled: If enabled, ClearCompany Learning will send an email notification to any User who completes the applicable object. The template for this can be edited by Superadmins in Settings> Email Templates.
   9. Pre-Approval Enabled: Choosing Yes allows the administration teams to allow or deny Users from partaking in learning objects. See below for more information.
       
   10. Object Release Date: If a User tries accessing the object before the release date, they will not be able to open it and will see the message “This training has not been released.''
        
   11. Object Expiration Date:  If a User tries viewing the object after the expiration date, they will not be able to access it and will see the message, “This training has expired.” If an object has a passed expiration date, it will show as “expired.”
   12. Comments: The comment box is for back-end purposes only. Comments are useful for any notes you need to keep a list of for this specific object such as updates, last revisions, etc.
   13. Status: By default, all learning objects start out in Draft status. There are four object statuses in the system.
       1. Draft: An initial status that allows for the deletion of steps to complex objects. The status cannot be switched for an object that is active or inactive to DRAFT) this applies to: Course, Curriculum, and Success Track object types.
       2. Active: Allows objects to display to users.
       3. Inactive: This status will completely remove the object from view on the front-end, it will still be available for reporting and admins.
       4. Expired: This status removes the object from the front end. Users who have completed an object that is “Expired” will be able to view the objects under their completed training list and download their completion certificates. 
6. Click Save to Continue.

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*Additional Information 

Once you save the learning object, the fields above can be edited, and the additional fields below can be edited as well.

1. Update Object Image: Choose a file to show as the thumbnail for this object.
2. View On Front End: Click this link to view the object from the Front End User experience.
3. View Smart Report Card: Click to view a smart report for this class object.
4. View Pre-Approval: Click to view pre-approvals for this object.
5. Generate QR Code: This will generate a QR code for the object which will allow users to:
   • Download and display where employees are able to scan it.
     • Users will be redirected to their default browser, they will need to enter their credentials.
     • Users can view/take the training.
   • Keep in mind:
   • QR Codes cannot be generated in bulk.
   • Users must have access to the learning object.

1. You can Preview the current SCORM without impacting reporting, and replace the SCORM file by clicking Upload File.
2. In Launch Behavior, you can configure the learning experience for users.
   • Launch Limit: Limits the number of times a user can launch this course in a given context.
   • SCO Launch Type: Specifies how the individual parts of the course should be launched.
   • Player Launch Type: Specifies how the individual parts of the course should be launched.
   • New Window Options: Determines if the course should be launched in full screen mode or a specific window size.
3. After making any changes, click Save Settings.
4. In Compatibility Settings, you can configure compatibility elements.
   • Force Frameset on Mobile: Improves mobile tracking compatibility by always launching the course in a Frameset on mobile devices.
   • Include Language Parameter: Includes a parameter on launch with the Language Code from the user's profile, for multilingual courses.
   • Wrap SCO Window with API: When a SCO is launched in a new window, this specifies whether the window should be wrapped with a shell window containing a copy of the SCORM API.
   • Mastery Score Overrides Lesson Status: Determines whether or not the status derived from a score should override the actual status.
   • Completion Status of failed Success Status: Specifies the Completion Status value to apply in the case of a Failed Success Status. Only applied if set to "completed" or "incomplete".
5. After making any changes, click Save Settings.
6. In Rudimentary Rollup, you can specify how to score the courses. Note: These settings are not applicable to SCORM 2004 courses; the content will specify these behaviors.
   • Score Rollup Mode: Specifies how the player should rollup scores from individual SCOs to aggregations in SCORM 1.2.
   • Status Rollup Mode: Specifies how the player should rollup completion status from individual SCOs to aggregations in SCORM 1.2.
   • Apply Rollup Status to Success Status: Specifies whether the success status should be updated based on the rudimentary status rollup rules.
7. After making any changes, click Save Settings.

A User or outside contributor can be included as an Author.

User	Add Users based on the Users inside the learning platform.
Faculty	Add Faculty, based on any Faculty created under Resource.

Users can associate Tags to the curriculum, relevant Tags help Users find specific training. Tags are visible on the front end and searchable/clickable. For more information on Tags check out:  ClearCompany Learning: Tags and Tag Types.

Here you can add prerequisites. If Users should complete a different learning object before completing this SCORM object, you can add a Prerequisite. Give it a name and click Add.

1. To add items to the Prerequisite, click Items.
2. Add the Objects you want to include as prerequisites.

1. In the event you have an existing Object that provides the same training, you can set an Equivalency. Give it a name and click Add.
2. Edit the Objects for the Equivalency.
3. Add or remove the associated Objects necessary to match the learning in the SCORM using the Action Icons. Selected Objects will be listed in the righthand column.

Allow learners to start new instances of a previously completed object without the need for reassignment.

This tab reflects all Users that can see the Learning Object in the “All Training” library. These Users can access the object by taking the course even if it is not Assigned. Add or Remove Users using the Action Icons; Users with access will be listed in the right-hand column.

This tab reflects all Groups that can see the Learning Object in the “All Training” library. These Groups can access the object by taking the course even if it is not Assigned. Add or Remove Groups using the Action Icons; Users with access will be listed in the right-hand column.

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Additional Tabs

*Pricing

This section is used for companies utilizing e-commerce. When the e-commerce module is turned on, prices for learning objects can be set. To learn more about e-commerce, check out: ClearCompany Learning: E-Commerce Add-On.

Pre-Approval

When pre-approval is enabled, users with the correct rights can navigate to Learning Objects - Pre-Approval. This will allow users with the "Pre-Approval" rights to Approve or Deny users requesting access to a learning object.

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Additional Information

Manage SCORM Cloning

From the Manage Objects dashboard, Learning Objects > Manage Objects, users can:

1. Filter by:
   • Author
   • Status
   • Type
   • More Filters allows you to add tags as filters.
2. When users find the object they need they can click the pencil icon to edit the object.

Cloning allows users to copy objects that they have already created in the system.

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To clone objects, an account role must have both the Add Objects and Edit Objects rights in the system.

1. To clone an object, select the Clone Object button on the bottom right corner of the General tab within the learning object.
2. Additional Options: the following options do not carry over by default, checking the box includes it in the clone. 
   • Pricing (if using E-commerce)
   • User Access
   • Group Access
3. Click Clone.
4. The cloned object by default will be in Draft status.