The Launch Flow: How an LMS Starts a SCO
A walkthrough of what happens behind the scenes from the moment a learner clicks Launch.
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The SCORM Package: SCOs, Assets, and the imsmanifest
A closer look at the structure of a SCORM zip, what a SCO is, and how the manifest defines the learning experience.
What SCORM 1.2 Brought to the Web
Why SCORM 1.2 became the standard for browser based learning and why it outpaced AICC.
Building a Minimal AICC Prototype
Hands-on time: build your own tiny AICC course, test LMS communication, and see HACP in action. A retro coding exercise to appreciate legacy design done right.
The Legacy and the Bridge to cmi5
AICC’s story evolved into cmi5, created by the same committee to bridge SCORM and xAPI. Let’s follow the path from 1980s aviation to today’s learning ecosystems.
AICC vs. SCORM: The Evolution of Learning Standards
When the web took over, SCORM replaced AICC, but not everything changed. Here is what improved, what suffered, and what the transition can still teach us today.
Hosting, Launching, and Testing AICC Content
How do you deploy an AICC course in practice? Learn the full flow, from packaging and launch URLs to LMS endpoints and effective debugging.
Tracking Learner Data: The AICC Data Model
From status to score, AICC’s CMI data model defined how learning progress was tracked. Let’s explore the data fields that still influence SCORM and xAPI today.
Communication Between Course and LMS (HACP)
AICC did not rely on JavaScript APIs. Instead, it communicated over HTTP. Discover how the HACP protocol enabled content and LMSs to exchange data through simple POST messages.
Anatomy of an AICC Course
Ever wondered how early e-learning courses were structured? Let’s unpack the AICC file set — .crs, .au, .des, .cst — and see how they defined a course before XML and JSON existed.