What is SCORM and AICC?

What is SCORM?

SCORM is a set of technical standards for e-learning software products. It stands for Sharable Content Object Reference.
Specifically, SCORM governs how online learning content and Learning Management Systems (LMSs) communicate with each other. SCORM does not speak to instructional design or any other pedagogical concern, it is purely a technical standard. SCORM tells programmers how to write their code so that it can “play well” with other e-learning software.

Reference: http://www.scorm.com/scorm-explained/

The Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) is a "reference model" - a set of guidelines on how to use other standards in a particular context. It consists of a collection of specifications adapted from multiple sources. These have been refined and integrated and provide a comprehensive suite of e-learning capabilities that enable interoperability, accessibility and reusability of Web-based learning content.
The SCORM consists of a suite of specifications including:
· Specifications relating to the run time environment - how the content interacts with the Learning Management System (LMS).
· Specifications for representing course structures or content aggregation - including the IMS Content Packaging specification.
· Specifications for creating metadata records for courses, content and raw media elements, based on the IEEE LOM.
· Specifications for separating sequencing and navigation rules and behaviours from content.

Reference: http://e-standards.flexiblelearning.net.au/background/scorm.htm

What is AICC?

The Aviation Industry Computer-Based Training Committee (AICC) is an international association of technology-based training professionals. The AICC develops guidelines for aviation industry in the development, delivery, and evaluation of CBT,WBT and related training technologies.

Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AICC_(CBT)

AICC standards apply to the development, delivery, and evaluation of training courses that are delivered via technology, i.e., more often than not, through learning management systems. AICC stands for the Aviation Industry CBT [Computer-Based Training] Committee (AICC), which is an international association of technology-based training professionals that develops training guidelines for the aviation industry.

Reference: http://www.syberworks.com/articles/SCORM.htm