SCORM Learning Object Development Framework

Overview

This framework enables learning designers to create custom, interactive learning objects using Claude Code and deploy them as SCORM 1.2 packages to any LMS. Built for enterprise and education with focus on scalability, engagement, and cost-effectiveness.

⚡ Quick Value Proposition: Go from idea to working LMS demo in <1 hour. First learning object takes 2-3 hours to build, then 30 minutes per customization after. 10-30x faster than traditional authoring tools.

Why This Framework?

For Learning Designers

For Organizations

For IT Teams

Quick Start

1. Project Structure

scorm/
├── templates/              # Ready-to-use learning object templates
│   ├── drag-drop-template.html
│   ├── matching-template.html
│   ├── hotspot-template.html
│   ├── accessible-component-base.html
│   └── scorm-wrapper.js   # SCORM API handler
├── testing/               # Validation and testing tools
│   ├── scorm-validator.html
│   ├── test-checklist.md
│   └── browser-compat-test.html
├── docs/                  # Documentation
│   ├── IT-REQUIREMENTS.md
│   ├── LMS-SPECIFICATIONS-TEMPLATE.md
│   ├── TROUBLESHOOTING.md
│   ├── HIGHER-ED-STRATEGY.md
│   └── ACCESSIBILITY-GUIDE.md
├── scripts/               # Build automation
│   ├── build-scorm.js
│   └── validate-package.js
├── example-module/        # Working sample module
└── dist/                  # Generated SCORM packages (ZIP files)

2. Development Workflow

📋 The 6-Step Process:
Learning Designer → Claude Code → Local Test → Build Package → IT Validation → LMS Deploy

Step-by-Step Process:

STEP 1: Design Your Learning Object - Choose a template from templates/ - Define learning objectives and interactions - Gather assets (images, videos, text content)

STEP 2: Customize with Claude Code - Open template in Claude Code - Describe desired changes (colors, content, behavior) - Claude modifies HTML/CSS/JavaScript - Preview in browser immediately

STEP 3: Local Testing - Open testing/scorm-validator.html in browser - Load your learning object - Verify SCORM API calls working - Test all interactions and paths

STEP 4: Build SCORM Package

npm run build

STEP 5: IT Validation - Hand off ZIP to IT team - IT uses test-checklist.md for validation - Test in LMS staging environment

STEP 6: Deploy to Production - Upload to production LMS - Monitor learner data and engagement - Iterate based on analytics

For Learning Designers

Using Templates

Each template is self-contained - everything you need in one HTML file: - SCORM tracking built-in - Responsive design (works on mobile) - Accessibility features included - Professional styling with Tailwind CSS

Customization Without Coding

You can ask Claude Code to: - “Change the color scheme to blue and gold (school colors)” - “Add 3 more matching pairs to this exercise” - “Make the feedback messages more encouraging” - “Add a timer to this activity” - “Increase font size for better readability”

What You Control

Content: - Text, images, videos - Question/answer pairs - Feedback messages - Instructions

Design: - Colors and branding - Layout and spacing - Fonts and typography - Animations and transitions

Behavior: - Scoring logic - Completion criteria - Branching paths - Feedback timing

For IT Teams

Prerequisites

Required: - Node.js 16+ (for build scripts) - Modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) - Text editor or Claude Code

LMS Requirements: - SCORM 1.2 support - JavaScript enabled - HTML5 support

Validation Process

Before deploying any package:

  1. Automated Check:

    node scripts/validate-package.js dist/your-module.zip

  2. Manual Testing:

    • Follow testing/test-checklist.md
    • Test in multiple browsers
    • Verify SCORM tracking

  3. LMS Staging:

    • Upload to test environment
    • Complete full learner path
    • Check gradebook/reporting

Common Issues

See docs/TROUBLESHOOTING.md for solutions to: - Package import failures - Blank screens after launch - SCORM tracking not working - Mobile compatibility issues - Browser-specific bugs

Security Considerations

All packages are: - ✅ Self-contained (no external dependencies) - ✅ No server-side code required - ✅ No database connections - ✅ No personal data collection (only SCORM standard data) - ✅ XSS-safe (sanitized inputs)

Component Library

1. Drag-and-Drop (drag-drop-template.html)

Best for: - Categorization activities - Sequencing tasks - Labeling diagrams

Features: - Touch-friendly (works on tablets) - Snap-to-grid positioning - Visual feedback on correct/incorrect - Unlimited items/categories

Customization: - Add/remove items - Change categories - Adjust difficulty (hints, tries)

2. Matching Exercise (matching-template.html)

Best for: - Vocabulary building - Concept pairing - Term/definition matching

Features: - Click or drag to connect - Shuffle on each attempt - Partial credit scoring - Timed or untimed modes

Customization: - Number of pairs - Scoring rules - Feedback messages - Visual theme

3. Hotspot Interaction (hotspot-template.html)

Best for: - Image-based learning - Anatomy/geography - Equipment identification - Process diagrams

Features: - Multiple hotspot types (click, hover) - Layered feedback - Progressive reveal - Scoring by accuracy

Customization: - Upload any image - Define hotspot regions - Custom feedback per spot - Branching scenarios

4. Accessible Base (accessible-component-base.html)

Use this as starting point for: - Custom interactions - Text-heavy content - Unique activity types

Features: - WCAG 2.1 AA compliant - Screen reader tested - Keyboard navigation - High contrast support - Skip links and ARIA labels

Analytics & Learning Outcomes

What Gets Tracked (SCORM 1.2 Standard)

Automatically captured: - Completion status (complete/incomplete) - Score (0-100) - Time spent - Number of attempts - Success/failure status

Custom tracking available: - Which distractors chosen - Time per question - Path through content - Interaction patterns

Measuring Engagement

Higher engagement indicators: - ✅ Multiple attempts (learner persistence) - ✅ Time on task (deep engagement) - ✅ Completion rate (finishing activity) - ✅ Score improvement (learning happening)

Lower engagement indicators: - ⚠️ Quick exit (< 30 seconds) - ⚠️ No interaction clicks - ⚠️ Incomplete status - ⚠️ Single attempt with low score

Optimization Tips

To increase engagement: 1. Add immediate feedback (not just at end) 2. Use gamification (points, progress bars) 3. Provide hints/scaffolding 4. Allow multiple attempts 5. Make it visually appealing 6. Keep activities short (5-10 min max)

Cost & Scalability

Development Costs

Initial setup (one-time): - Framework setup: 2-4 hours - IT validation: 1-2 hours - Designer training: 2-3 hours

Per learning object: - Template customization: 30-60 min - Content creation: varies by complexity - Testing & QA: 20-30 min - Total: ~2-3 hours per unique interaction

Scaling Strategy

Year 1: Build Component Library - Create 10-15 core templates - Cover common interaction types - Establish quality standards

Year 2: Deploy at Scale - Reuse/remix existing components - 5-10 min per customization - 10x faster than Year 1

Year 3: Competitive Advantage - Unique interaction library - Consistent brand experience - Rapid course development - Significant cost savings

ROI Calculation

💰 Cost Comparison

Traditional (Storyline):
  • License: $1,398/year per designer
  • Learning curve: 20+ hours
  • Development: 4-6 hours per interaction
  • Customization limits: High
This Framework:
  • Cost: $0 (open source)
  • Learning curve: 2-3 hours
  • Development: 2-3 hours first, 30 min after
  • Customization: Unlimited

Break-even: After creating ~5-10 learning objects

Organizational Advantages

1. Accessibility Compliance

2. Multi-Location Deployment

3. Learner Engagement

4. Stakeholder Adoption

5. Competitive Differentiation

Next Steps

🚀 Ready to Get Started?

Choose your path based on your role:

For Learning Teams

  1. Read docs/HIGHER-ED-STRATEGY.md
  2. Explore example-module/
  3. Try customizing templates/matching-template.html
  4. Review docs/ACCESSIBILITY-GUIDE.md

For IT Teams

  1. Complete docs/IT-REQUIREMENTS.md questionnaire
  2. Fill out docs/LMS-SPECIFICATIONS-TEMPLATE.md
  3. Set up staging environment for testing
  4. Review docs/TROUBLESHOOTING.md

For Administrators

  1. Review cost analysis above
  2. Read docs/HIGHER-ED-STRATEGY.md
  3. Plan pilot project (1-2 courses)
  4. Establish success metrics

Support & Resources

Documentation

Testing Tools

Getting Help

Version Control Best Practices

Using Git

# Initial setup
git init
git add .
git commit -m "Initial SCORM framework setup"

# Before making changes
git checkout -b feature/new-activity-type

# After changes
git add .
git commit -m "Add biology matching exercise"

# If something breaks
git revert HEAD

Benefits

License & Attribution

This framework uses: - pipwerks SCORM Wrapper (MIT License) - SCORM API handling - Tailwind CSS (MIT License) - Styling framework - Templates created for educational use

You are free to: - Use for commercial purposes - Modify templates - Create derivative works - Share with colleagues

Questions?

For Learning Designers: - Not sure which template to use? Start with example-module/ - Need custom interaction? Ask Claude Code to build from accessible-component-base.html

For IT Teams: - Complete docs/IT-REQUIREMENTS.md first - Check docs/TROUBLESHOOTING.md for common issues

For Strategy/Planning: - Review docs/HIGHER-ED-STRATEGY.md for scaling approach - See cost analysis section above for ROI

Last Updated: 2025-10-28 Framework Version: 1.0 SCORM Version: 1.2