Sharable Content Object Reference Model

Who Created SCORM?

SCORM was created by the US Department of Defense (DOD), Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative. SCORM was originally conceived by ADL chief architect, at the time, Phillip Dodds.

What is SCORM?

The Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) is just what the name says, a reference model. So now you’re asking yourself what heck that means. SCORM is much like a puzzle. The completed puzzle is a standardized way of creating and delivering web based learning content to learners. Each of the specifications that make up SCORM is a piece of the overall puzzle. SCORM describes how these specifications can be brought together to form a complete system. Hence SCORM is a reference model for how to assemble specifications created within the distributed learning community in such a way that they complement one another and provide a common platform for training system and content developers. This common platform provides interoperability. Training content developed by organization x will run in the SCORM runtime environment developed by organization y, z, or any other vendor.

Where was SCORM created?

The Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) was created by the US government through a partnership between several federal and military organizations. The US Department of Defense (DOD) has led the effort through its Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative.

When was SCORM created?

The Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) was conceived in the late nineties.

Why was SCORM created?

SCORM was created to solve a set of common problems faced by developers of computer based training. These problems became known by the ADL as the "-ilities". Reusability, Interoperability, and Accessibility.