In today’s digital age, eLearning has made education and corporate training more flexible, interactive, and effective. However, optimizing eLearning platforms to ensure seamless content delivery and tracking can be a challenge. This is where Rustici Software comes into play.
Rustici Software specializes in eLearning standards and integrations, making it easier for organizations to implement SCORM, xAPI (Tin Can API), and cmi5—critical elements in digital learning environments. But beyond just using Rustici’s tools, there are smart hacks and best practices that can further enhance your eLearning experience.
Whether you’re a designer, corporate trainer, or LMS administrator, these Rustici e learning hacks will improve content management, learner engagement, and training efficiency.
Leverage SCORM Cloud for Hassle-Free Content Testing
One of Rustici’s most powerful tools is SCORM Cloud, which allows users to test, deliver, and track eLearning content before integrating it into an LMS.
Hack: Test before Deployment
- Test SCORM courses in SCORM Cloud first before uploading to your LMS.
- Fix content errors using debugging features prior to deploying training to learners.
- Try different SCORM versions (SCORM 1.2, SCORM 2004, etc) to see which one suits your system.
This saves time and prevents technical glitches for learners later on.
Maximize xAPI for Advanced Learning Analytics
XAPI (also known as the Tin Can API xAPI) is a more flexible, powerful replacement for SCORM that tracks learner activities beyond LMS environments.
Hack: Capture Learning Beyond the LMS
- Track experiences outside the LMS using xAPI such as:
- Web-based training modules
- Mobile learning apps
- Training on the job and performance assessments
- Simulations and VR training
- Integration with Rustici’s Content Controller to distribute xAPI-compliant content across platforms.
Through xAPI, organizations can understand how learners interact with training materials and can optimize courses.
Automate Content Distribution Using Content Controller
Managing eLearning content across several LMS platforms, partners, and clients can be overwhelming. This process can be simplified by Rustici’s Content Controller.
Hack: Centralized Control, Multiple Deployments
- Store your courses in one location and send them to multiple LMSs.
- Automatically update content on all platforms without re-uploading.
- Track which learners, partners, or clients are using specific courses and see usage trends.
This is an exciting development for organizations that offer eLearning content at scale, such as training companies and educational institutions.
Improve Course Engagement with cmi5
cmi5 is a new eLearning standard that combines the best of SCORM and xAPI, offering improved interoperability and better tracking of learner progress.
Hack: Future-Proof Your eLearning Strategy
- Moving from SCORM? Consider cmi5-compatible courses.
- For cmi5 integration in your LMS, use Rustici Engine.
- Track learner progress and offline activities with cmi5’s enhanced capabilities.
As eLearning standards of the future, cmi5 enables more detailed and accurate data collection for organizations to improve their training programs.
