Build Capable and RISC Inc. Partner to Deliver Modern Learning Ecosystems Without the LMS
Build Capable and RISC Inc have announced a strategic partnership to support workforce development through the combination of Build Capable’s XCL and RISC’s xACTION system. This xAPI-first approach enables a modern learning ecosystem without reliance on the Learning Management System (LMS). Build Capable is the creator of XCL, a…
Read MoreDid you know? Scanning QR Codes for Attendance in VTA LMS
Introduction From accessing a restaurant menu to sending cashless, no contact payments, QR codes have become a part of everyday life. Have you ever hosted a large training event or town-hall meeting where you want to track attendance? How do you…
Read MoreAssessment – Instructor & Supervisor-Graded Lessons
Objectives & Assessments How do you provide evidence that a student can complete a task when he or she works remotely? How can you ensure that a student understands a concept or can develop a plan to employ new skills?…
Read MoreRISC Performance Checklists – The Student View
What are Performance Checklists? Performance Checklists are a type of Assessment that can be created in RISC’s Learning Management System (LMS), the Virtual Training Assistant (VTA). Unlike Tests created in VTA to gauge a student’s knowledge, Checklists are designed to…
Read MoreRISC xAPI Statement Viewer enhanced for cmi5
Unlocking Granular Data: A Deep Dive into cmi5 and xAPI for Modern Training Analytics Imagine launching a training course and only knowing if someone passed, failed or completed the training. Sure, knowing a learner’s score on a content element is…
Read MoreVTA Learner: Customizable Learning Portal Page
Users in VTA Learner have long been able to customize their “start” page, and the administrator can set a default. In version 8.1 we add a customizable Learning Portal page. (more…)
Read MoreWhy cmi5? Lessons Learned from SCORM – Standards Consistancy
Background – cmi5 & SCORM With RISC’s early adoption of xAPI, it made sense to become the first cmi5 conformant LMS on the market. cmi5 is essentially the use case for using xAPI when launching learning content from an LMS. …
Read MorexACTION – Your key to Operationalizing the Total Learning Architecture
Background The Advanced Distributed Learning Initiative (ADL) introduced the term Total Learning Architecture (TLA) in 2016. The Total Learning Architecture (TLA) is a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)-backed framework designed to modernize and connect learning systems so that data about…
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