After converting numerous LMSs to be SCORM conformant, Rustici Software took the concepts and code from all of these projects and merged them. The result is our SCORM Engine, a product that greatly simplifies the process of converting an LMS to be standards conformant.
Rustici Software’s SCORM Engine is the quickest, easiest and most cost-effective way to add SCORM and AICC conformance to your LMS. The SCORM Engine is an easily-integrated component for importing, delivering and tracking standards-based courseware.
To our knowledge, the SCP is a unique product in that it is completely LMS-agnostic. We have identified a well-defined set of integration points common to all LMS conversions. The SCP isolates these integration points from the rest of the code greatly simplifying product integration. This isolation also facilitates ongoing updates and maintenance of the core code base without requiring additional re-integration effort.
The SCP goes beyond simple implementation of the standards to facilitate the greatest possible interoperability. Numerous customizations and configuration settings allow for optimal content delivery (even of suboptimal content). The SCP has been optimized for scalability and compatibility. One of our larger implementations resides in an LMS with over 1 million users and over 40,000 daily course completions. The SCP resides in LMS's that have been certified at ADL's highest level of conformance and is actively used by many leading SCORM adopters.
Rustici Software typically licenses the SCORM Engine though a package which includes full source code access and a consulting engagement to ensure its successful integration. Please call or email anytime to learn more about the SCORM Engine.
Review By: C2S [10/19/2005] Review Text: Rustici Software’s SCORM Engine is gaining industry recognition as the most robust and compatible SCORM 2004 integrated product on the market. The SCORM Engine has already been deployed in enterprise environments in the Health industry and Federal government. Both the Marines and the Navy are integrating Rustici Software's SCORM engine into their SCORM 2004 implementations to solve cross domain issues, a common challenge in a distributed content architecture. The SCORM Engine supports AICC, SCORM 1.2, SCORM 2004, and provides a easily configurable component for importing, delivering and tracking standards-based content in any type of web-based learning environment (most notably in a distributed architecture). It also has a valuable debugging component that equips content implementers with a powerful analysis tool for testing content for interoperability prior to deployment.
If you are looking to support SCORM 1.2 content, Rustici Software has gone the extra mile by conquering interoperability challenges that extend beyond the scope of SCORM. The SCORM engine provides configurable options for each SCORM package such as offering complete control over the content window size, navigation controls, exit actions, and rollup rules just to name a few. These controls can be configured through a web-based interface through the browser or through metadata extenstions. The SCORM engine has extended the meta-data portion of the SCORM specification to enhance the control you as a content developer have over how your content is presented. These extensions comply with the SCORM guidelines for extension and represent one more way in which Rustici Software can enable your organization to go above and beyond the rest of the industry to ensure a superior user training experience.
Learning Curve / Proficiency
level:
Intermediate - but designed for software
developers. For the end user - thoughtfully designed user interface elements.
Development Technologies Used:
The server side code is written in ASP.NET. It works
with SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL or XML data persistence. Most of the heavy
code is on the client side in JavaScript allowing for an easy port to
Java if needed.
Conformance to Standards:
Certified 1.2 RTE3 and Certified 2004. Also conforms
to AICC HACP Level 1 and SCORM 1.1
Tracking and Reporting:
Learner transcripts are generated. Detailed tracking
data for each registration. Customized reports and full support of the
cmi data model is provided.
Extensibility & Scalability:
The database used for can be customized and/or
expanded to support customer-driven requirements. The implementation
is highly scalable. Their largest implementation tracks over 1.1 million
users and processes over 40,000 daily course completions
Language and Localization:
Currently, only English language support is available.
User interface can be skinned to any language. Currently working on an
Hungarian internationalization project.
Technical Requirements:
Server side: IIS with ASP.NET configured. .Net runtime 1.1 or higher.
A relational database is optional. Client side: IE 5+ or Firefox 1+
Technical Support:
Full integration support by expert consultants is included
with every purchase. Annual maintenance agreements are also available.
Support is provided by phone or email.
Pricing:
Per product licenses and
unlimited use enterprise license plans are available.
Documentation:
Detailed code documentation, an integration guide, and a fully functional
sample LMS are included.
