For the better part of seven years, Tim Martin, our CEO at Rustici Software, has carried his xAPI hammer around telling the story of what the standard enables. The problem with his hammering is that it has led some to consider xAPI the solution to any problem. Fear not: he has recently written two articles in Learning Solutions Magazine that provide clear strategies to help you decide when it’s best to use (or not use) xAPI.
In short, “3 Guiding Principles for xAPI Evangelists” identifies xAPI as a suitable technology when two systems talk to each other about things people do. That makes it a fit if you have multiple systems that already support xAPI, if you want to track in-person experiences or if you have multiple LRSs.
The follow up article, “Tips for Deciding Whether to Implement an xAPI Solution,” gives scenarios of when to use xAPI and when not to use xAPI. Sometimes SCORM is a better choice. Like the MP3, which works in every music app, SCORM’s strength is its age and the fact that nearly every software on the market supports it.
But we won’t steal all the secrets from Tim’s articles. Head over to Learning Solutions Magazine to get all the best tips and tricks so you know just when to use xAPI. Still uncertain? Just reach out! We’re always happy to help.
