Communicate via SCORM™ with Your LMS

For ASP.NET

The Problem:

The Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM™) standard for communication between content objects and a Learning Management System (LMS) dictates that communication be via JavaScript. This can conflict with training content that is dynamically created on the server using ASP.NET. For example, you might have a nice "data-bound" quiz that is scored on the server when the user clicks the "Score" button. Passing this data to an LMS via SCORM requires multiple calls of the LMSSetValue() method via JavaScript. How do we do this from server-side code?

The Solution:

The LmsApi object comes to the rescue! The developer calls methods of the LmsApi object in server-side code (Visual Basic, C#, etc.) in order to generate the correct JavaScript. The developer then uses the built-in RegisterClientScriptBlock() method or sets the text of a Literal control to dynamically insert this JavaScript into the web page.

The Uses:

Any content created in ASP.NET that needs to communicate via SCORM 1.2 or 1.3/2004 with an LMS will find the LmsApi object unbelievably helpful. The object supports the entirety of the SCORM "Run-Time Environment" model and provides the ability to work with the data both on the client (JavaScript) or the server (VB, C#, etc.) Dissect the sample projects and then try it for yourself!

Price:

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User Comments

  • Jeff's too modest. His book is a good place to start. If you want to start creating e-Learning content using a page scripting language then you have a huge amount of work to do. Jeff's book doesn't have the solutions to all these things but it does solve some of the initial time wasting challenges and point you in a sensible direction. So, to sum up, Jeff's book may not be all you need but it will get you started and, unlike the Java route, you can always hassle Platte for help.
  • I have before me Jeff's VBTrain.Net book and have been making my way slowly through it. I like the book because it cuts straight to how professional developers of training can use VB.NET. Being well-versed in the ToolBook model of development, it is nice to be shown the similarities and differences. I can see how VB.NET can be used for training.
  • I purchased your book VBTrain.Net last week. I am very impressed after going through it this week. I will be passing and recommending your book to others.
  • You have a great, relaxed writing style.
  • I just wanted to give you my gratitude. Your code worked awesome and has saved my butt big time. 1) I had a deadline relying on this code today. 2) My vacation would have been cancelled without getting this running. You rock!
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