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SCORM: 1.2 vs 2004
Hi everyone,
I'm wondering the difference (pros and cons?) of publishing for SCORM: 1.2 vs 2004.
I tried looking this up, but couldn't find consistent, conclusive information. Any input is greatly appreciated. Thank you!
The output to use often depends on what the LMS is set up for. However, if you have a choice, I'd say you should definitely go with SCORM 2004 (edition 3 or 4). That has a much higher limit for suspend data. That means it'll allow more info to be stored for resuming a course. (With low data limits and a big/complicated course, it's possible that a user wouldn't be able to resume where they left off if they exit the course before finishing.)
You can find out more about suspend data here: https://articulate.com/support/article/exceeding-scorm-suspend-data-limits
Hi Grace,
We use SCORM 1.2 for basic reporting such as pass/fail or user grade.
SCORM 2004 (edition 3 or 4) provides reporting data, such as question-level data for individual users.
This blog post does a decent job of explaining the differences. https://blog.commlabindia.com/elearning-development/scorm2004-overview
Carolyn
Thanks, everyone! Is there any reason not to just use 2004 every time? (assuming the LMS is compatible)
If the LMS is compatible, I think it makes sense to use 2004 every time. If nothing else, that makes the publishing settings easier to remember. :-)
