How do you update and maintain your scorm manifest file as your course content changes?

1 Backup your scorm manifest file

Before you make any changes to your scorm manifest file, always make a backup copy and store it in a safe place. This way, you can restore it if something goes wrong or you need to revert to a previous version. You can also use version control tools, such as Git or Subversion, to track and manage your changes and revisions.

2 Validate your scorm manifest file

After you edit your scorm manifest file, you need to validate it to make sure it conforms to the SCORM specification and has no errors or warnings. You can use online tools, such as the ADL SCORM Validator or the Rustici Software SCORM Cloud, to upload and test your scorm manifest file. These tools will check your file for syntax, schema, metadata, and sequencing issues, and give you feedback and suggestions for improvement.

3 Update your scorm manifest file metadata

One of the most common changes you may need to make to your scorm manifest file is to update the metadata. Metadata is the information that describes your course, such as title, description, keywords, author, version, language, and objectives. Metadata helps the LMS and the learners to find, access, and use your course. You should update your metadata whenever you change your course content, objectives, or language, or when you need to add new keywords or categories.

4 Update your scorm manifest file resources

Another common change you may need to make to your scorm manifest file is to update the resources. Resources are the files that make up your course content, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, images, audio, video, and quizzes. You should update your resources whenever you add, remove, or modify any of these files. You need to make sure that the resource identifiers, locations, types, and dependencies are correct and consistent in your scorm manifest file. You also need to make sure that the resources are compatible with the SCORM version and the LMS you are using.

5 Update your scorm manifest file sequencing

A more advanced change you may need to make to your scorm manifest file is to update the sequencing. Sequencing is the logic that controls the order, navigation, and completion of your course content. You should update your sequencing whenever you change the structure, objectives, or rules of your course. You need to make sure that the sequencing elements, attributes, and rules are correct and consistent in your scorm manifest file. You also need to make sure that the sequencing is compatible with the SCORM version and the LMS you are using.

6 Test your scorm manifest file and course content

The final step to update and maintain your scorm manifest file is to test it and your course content. You should test your scorm manifest file and course content on different browsers, devices, and LMS platforms to ensure that they work as expected and meet the requirements and standards. You should also test the functionality, usability, accessibility, and quality of your course content and check for errors, bugs, or glitches. You can use online tools, such as the Rustici Software SCORM Cloud or the ADL SCORM Test Suite, to test and debug your scorm manifest file and course content.

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