cmi5: All About Blocks
Introduction to cmi5 Blocks cmi5 is gaining traction across the learning space. The ADL and U.S. Department of Defense have a number of projects underway, including a cmi5 test suite, to support the goal of replacing the outdated SCORM standard…
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Password Complexity – VTA Learner Did You Know?
VTA Learner Did You Know? The RISC VTA Suite is highly configurable. The “VTA Learner Did You Know?” series of blogs highlight features that some users are not aware of. Past examples include Supervisor Utilities and Spaced Learning. If you…
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Supervisor Utilities – VTA Learner Did You Know?
Supervisor Utilities VTA Learner has a number of self-service tools for Learners, Supervisors, and Instructors. Are you getting the most out of VTA Learner? In this blog, we will explore the functions of the Supervisor Utilities in Learner. (more…)
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What is the cmi5 Fetch Parameter? End the confusion
The cmi5 specification calls for a “fetch” parameter to be added to the launch URL when opening and Assignable Unit (AU). What is the cmi5 fetch parameter? How is it used? Are there any “gotchas”? In this article I will…
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xAPI Support in the VTA Learning Ecosystem Platform
VTA Learning Ecosystem Platform RISC has been committed to xAPI support since 2012, when we adopted xAPI in the 0.9 version. In 2013, RISC was the first LMS with a built-in LRS. This was the start of the VTA Learning…
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xAPI Video Profile in Resource Videos
RISC has long supported YouTube videos in the VTA Resource feature. This support includes xAPI statements to track usage. We realize that many customers cannot link to YouTube videos due to corporate policy. For this reason, we have now created…
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The Learning Ecosystem Platform with VTA
With the spread of xAPI, an LMS can no longer be a stand-alone silo. It must actively participate in a Learning Ecosystem. (more…)
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Spaced Learning Set-Up and Delivery in VTA 9.0
Micro-Learning Delivery: Setting up Spaced Learning in VTA 9.0 Overview You’ve likely heard of Spaced Learning – the delivery of learning content over time to help improve retention. It has been sometimes called Spaced Practice or Spaced Repetition. We introduced you…
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Why xAPI LRS Conformance Matters
LRS Conformance Matters If you’ve read my blog articles, followed me on Twitter, attended my presentations at conferences or xAPI Camps, you have probably noticed that I am a big xAPI Enthusiast. Lately I’ve seen a disturbing trend infecting the…
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