Use SCORM and xAPI in myCourses

You can import questions from textbook files if they are compatible with myCourses (also known as Brightspace). You can also import SCORM-compliant and xAPI objects to myCourses.

In this article:

Add new SCORM packages and xAPI objects

New content experience

After you upload new SCORM solution objects into Content, you can add those objects to Lessons.

1. On the Course Home page, click Content on the Navigation Bar.

2. Create or select a Lesson to which you want to upload your file.

3. Click Add Existing and then select SCORM/xAPI Object.

   1. If you want to upload a new SCORM or xAPI package, click Bulk Upload. Browse one or more files, or drag and drop the files into the upload box.
      You can upload up to 50 SCORM or xAPI objects at a time.
      

      • When the package has built in review/retake logic built in SCORM, Brightspace defaults to Do not add review/retake. You can change this setting during the publishing workflow, navigate to Edit Properties and expand the Advanced Settings area. 

      • If you want to change this option for an already imported SCORM object, you will need to re-import the SCORM as this feature is included at the time of processing the SCORM into Brightspace.

   2. If you want to add a previously uploaded SCORM or xAPI package, select it from the list.

4. Click the ellipsis ( ... ) next to the name of the SCORM/xAPI object for these additional options:

   1. Preview

   2. Edit Properties:

      • Change the title.

      • Change the description.

      • Share object with other instructors (dependent on user permissions).

      • Indicate if you want to use external navigation.

      • Edit dates and associated grade items

   3. Upload New Version

   4. Delete

5. Click Next to add the selected SCORM object, and do one or more of the following:

   1. Add a grade item to the object

   2. Choose the grade calculation method.

   3. Indicate if you want to link to the object with a static link (the current version of the object is always used) or dynamic link (the most recently updated version of the object is always used).

   4. Choose player options (either use an embedded player or open in a new browser window).

6. Click Add.
   

Current content experience

If you are using the new SCORM solution, upload SCORM or xAPI packages directly into the Content tool.

1. On the Course Home page, click Content on the Navigation Bar.

2. Create or select a Module to which you want to upload your file.

3. Click the Upload/Create button and then select New SCORM Object/xAPI Object. 

   1. If you want to upload a new SCORM or xAPI package, click Bulk Upload. Browse one or more files, or drag and drop the files into the upload box.
      You can upload up to 50 SCORM or xAPI objects at a time.

      • When the package has built in review/retake logic built in SCORM, Brightspace defaults to Do not add review/retake. You can change this setting during the publishing workflow, navigate to Edit Properties and expand the Advanced Settings area. 

      • If you want to change this option for an already imported SCORM object, you will need to re-import the SCORM as this feature is included at the time of processing the SCORM into Brightspace.

   2. If you want to add a previously uploaded SCORM or xAPI package, select it from the list.

4. Click Save.

5. On the Add Course Package - SCORM screen, do one or more of the following:

   1. To add the SCORM or xAPI object to the course, select it and click Add.

   2. If you want to create a grade item for the SCORM or xAPI object, click Yes. Then, select the type of grade calculation method you want to use. To edit the grade item later, select the item in the grade book.

   3. If you want the SCORM or xAPI package in your course to remain as it was when you uploaded it (to be statically linked), click display this version even if a new version is added.

   4. If you want the SCORM or xAPI package in your course to remain updated as new versions are added (to be dynamically linked), click Always display the latest version.

   5. If you want to update other properties, select the SCORM or xAPI object then select Properties. Then, you can change the title and add or remove external navigation.

6. Click Save.

Read more:

• Brightspace Documentation:

  1. Add a SCORM or xAPI package to the Content tool 

  2. Adding SCORM objects to Lessons 

  3. SCORM and the Brightspace Platform 

• Upload a SCORM object (Youtube video)

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Import a Legacy SCORM package

Legacy SCORM packages can be imported to the Content tool. The import function identifies the content as SCORM and allows the proper initialization of SCORM LMS calls. This solution does not support xAPI objects.

You can import SCORM packages containing quiz questions if they are compatible with SCORM 2004 or earlier.

1. Click Course Admin.

2. Click Import/Export/Copy Components.

3. Select Import Components and from a course package.
   

   

4. Click the Browse... button to locate the file containing the questions.

5. Click Start.

6. After the file is finished processing, click Continue.

   

7. (Optional) Enter a new directory for the files (e.g., SCORM1).

8. You must select the following options to successfully import SCORM packages:

   • Overwrite the existing file

   • Import metadata

   • Select All Components

9. Click Continue.

   

10. Click Continue again to confirm your selections and start importing the files.

11. After the files are finished importing, click the Continue button again.

12. Click View Content to go to the main Content page and view your SCORM item, or click Import another package to add an additional SCORM package.

    

When you import a SCORM package, it creates a single Module/Unit and Item as part of the import process. After the import process is completed, you can move the Item using the move function in the Content tool to the desired location and delete the unnecessary Module/Unit that was created as part of the import process.

If these steps do not work, your quiz questions or SCORM package may not be compatible with myCourses.

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View SCORM report

Content reports, including SCORM reports, are currently only available in the current Content Experience. See here for instructions about how to switch between Content Experiences.

1. On the main Content page, click Table of Contents in the sidebar.

2. Click the Related Tools drop-down menu and select View Reports.

   

3. Click SCORM Reports at the top of the page.
   
   

   

4. Click the icons in the Actions column to view further details for each SCORM object in your course, or click Export Report to download the file to your computer.

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