We have been informed that Canvas (Instructure) LMS will no longer support SCORM. Canvas will allow uploads of SCORM packages but will not support it if issues arise. This is a potential huge issue as all the lessons and interactive content we created in Storyline may no longer be supported. Is Articulate aware of this and looking for alternatives as this would impact continuing usage of Storyline/Articulate 360. Is publishing to XAPI an option? Can it be supported by Canvas. This would also apply to RISE output/content.
Hi Cyndi. Canvas/Instructure will still allow you to upload/use basic SCORM, but they will not support it. We use it all the time, it is enabled. Our IT team has made it clear to us that it is not longer supported and we need to look for alternatives as SCORM is considered and older technology now. While we can still use it now, it is going to go away and we don't want to continue to use something that is not supported by the LMS.
We can't get a different LMS, We are exploring if XAPI is supported by Canvas right now. The question is really about whether Articulate is aware of this and/or exploring options - what are their future plans? Also, has anyone else using Canvas starting investigating alternatives?
Not sure if it is an Articulate issue they support the successor to Scorm (xAPI) it’s more the platform you are using, which has decided to no longer support Scorm.
Yes. But just asking if Articulate plans to offer other alternatives in the future. It is just a question as part of or research to find alternative. Hoping to continue to use Storyline, but if Canvas will not support it we will have to change (again, we really don't want change). Really hopeful that Canvas will support XAPI and then it is a non-issue.
Hi Dave. Our IT department informed us that this is the case. To be clear, you can still upload SCORM in Canvas. They are not taking that feature away at this point, but it is just "basic SCORM", However, we were told that it is no longer supported and we were told that it will eventually go away because it is older technology. Thus, we need to find an alternative to using SCORM. Would love to know if Canvas will support XAPI (but is it the same LTI problem?) . I posted this to see if we could get more info. Interesting that you asked on the live chat and got that response. What live chat? Can you point me to that source?
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Have you checked on the Instructure support pages? It appears it still supports score but it must be enabled.
Hi Cyndi. Canvas/Instructure will still allow you to upload/use basic SCORM, but they will not support it. We use it all the time, it is enabled. Our IT team has made it clear to us that it is not longer supported and we need to look for alternatives as SCORM is considered and older technology now. While we can still use it now, it is going to go away and we don't want to continue to use something that is not supported by the LMS.
Scorm is probably going to be around for a while it maybe you need to look for a different LMS or use an LRS does Canvas accept xAPI?
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We can't get a different LMS, We are exploring if XAPI is supported by Canvas right now. The question is really about whether Articulate is aware of this and/or exploring options - what are their future plans? Also, has anyone else using Canvas starting investigating alternatives?
Not sure if it is an Articulate issue they support the successor to Scorm (xAPI) it’s more the platform you are using, which has decided to no longer support Scorm.
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Yes. But just asking if Articulate plans to offer other alternatives in the future. It is just a question as part of or research to find alternative. Hoping to continue to use Storyline, but if Canvas will not support it we will have to change (again, we really don't want change). Really hopeful that Canvas will support XAPI and then it is a non-issue.
I think Canvas supports LTI which storyline does not. But you could integrate with an external LRS
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Thanks for that input Phil. Using an external tool is likely not an option.
Susan, where did you hear about Canvas no longer supporting SCORM? I've asked on the live chat and they claim to know nothing about it?
Hi Dave. Our IT department informed us that this is the case. To be clear, you can still upload SCORM in Canvas. They are not taking that feature away at this point, but it is just "basic SCORM", However, we were told that it is no longer supported and we were told that it will eventually go away because it is older technology. Thus, we need to find an alternative to using SCORM. Would love to know if Canvas will support XAPI (but is it the same LTI problem?) . I posted this to see if we could get more info. Interesting that you asked on the live chat and got that response. What live chat? Can you point me to that source?
Hi Susan. It was just the help chat built into Canvas itself, bottom of the left hand menu.