The main reason for this best practice is usability. When possible avoid opening into a new window. You can choose to display the package within the current window or in a new window. Avoid displaying the package file in a new window when possible. You’ll use these settings when you upload the test package file.ĥ. Dedicate some time to getting these settings right! Even a small error in size can result in annoying scroll bars for your users. You’ll want to adjust these settings to you meet your needs. You can choose various options for displaying the package such as hiding or showing the menus displaying the attempt status allowing for window scrolling and popping it into a new window. Determine how you want the SCORM package to display and choose the appropriate settings. A responsive design will respond to the size of the device being used to display the content for an optimal view.Ĥ. Adobe Captivate 8) allow for the creation of SCORM packages that are responsive. If mobile access by students is expected make the package responsive. The amount of real estate that is available will vary depending on the theme you are using any wrappers or skins that you add to the file the Moodle™ activity settings you select and the user view you are using.ģ. Before developing the SCORM package you will want to create a prototype of the interface design to ensure that the package will display as you would like it to in the Moodle™ interface. Moodle™ is not certified as conformant for SCORM 1.3 (also known as SCORM 2004).Ģ. This means that Moodle™ is interoperable with any SCORM 1.2 conformant package that you add into your course. Moodle™ is a 1.2 SCORM conformant Learning Management System. Package your content to the SCORM 1.2 standard. If you want to add SCORM packages into Moodle™ follow these 10 tips and tricks:ġ. Thus the standard is interoperable across various systems and allows for the reuse of existing content. It is not a file format but a standard that allows for cross platform integration. At a high-level SCORM allows instructors and course builders to upload content for the tracking of user data. SCORM can sometimes be complicated to understand because of the amount of technical jargon associated with it. Many people have a love/hate relationship with SCORM but once you learn these valuable tips and tricks I think you’ll start to fall in love and alleviate any frustrations you may have. Today I’m going to focus on the best practices for adding SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model) packages into your Moodle™ courses.