It's Time to Escape SCORM and Embrace Modern Data
Background The eLearning industry has long relied on standards like SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model) and, more recently, xAPI (Experience API) to track learner interactions and experiences. However, with the rapid evolution of digital learning - particularly the rapid adoption of adaptive learning, immersive simulations, and personalized pathways - these aging standards fall short. SCORM, in particular, has become a bottleneck, limiting innovation and insight due to its rigid structure and dated technology assumptions. Even xAPI, despite promising greater flexibility, struggles to fully capture and analyze the complexity and nuance of modern learning systems. Many SCORM-based LMS platforms mainly track lesson completions, missing out on vital interaction data that highlights where content is confusing or misunderstood. Limited tracking means critical signals about learner behavior, such as which parts are frequently retried or where learners disengage, go unnoticed...