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What is xAPI?

xAPI, or Experience API, is a game-changer in learning tracking, adhering to the IEEE 9274.1.1-2023 standard. It captures diverse activities, from online courses to real-world experiences, offering rich insights into learner behavior. This empowers organizations to personalize learning experiences, particularly in e-learning and training, for optimal outcomes.

IEEE Standard

xAPI became an IEEE Standard in 2023 thanks to a dedicated team of xAPI gurus. View the standard

Online & Offline Capability

As xAPI is JSON, the statements can be stored and posted when network connectivity is available

Simplified Format

The standard concept of xAPI is based on Someone Did Something. For exampke Jon Smith Played an Induction Video. In xAPI terms, this is called an Actor | Verb | Object

Experience Tracking

xAPI allows much greater recording, reporting and ultimalty unlocking all the experiences a learner is doing.

SOMEONE DID SOMETHING

xAPI broken down in its simplest form is the concept of Someone Did Something. Translated, this comprises of an Actor – the Someone, the Verb – what the person did and the Object, this is the Something.

All the data is wrapped in JSON making it lightweight and easy to use. The format of the data must comply with the specification. You can view the specification at https://github.com/adlnet/xAPI-Spec

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How is xAPI data Captured and stored?

xAPI Data is captured in a Learning Record Store (LRS). It keeps track of when and how learners engage with learning activities, helping organizations understand and improve their learning programs.

Applications that send xAPI data are known as Activity Providers. These can be just about anything from games, PDF, websites, videos etc

How can xAPI Improve Learning?

Consider this - we are all familiar with SCORM, and we are familiar with having a video in the SCORM package. How do you know if your learner has skipped the video? How do you know if they are pausing or skipping the video?

xAPI allows capturing learning experiences that we would usually not be aware of. In turn, this allows us to better understand our learners and create more learner centric courses.

A snapshot of some of the reporting features from Veracity Learning Record Store

To see xAPI in action, click on the link below to open an interactive example of how xAPI is captured when engaging with video.

What's going on in the world of xAPI?

Remote Reviewer partners with Veracity Learning for Learning Record Store

The recent collaboration between Remote Reviewer and Veracity marks a significant milestone in the realm of learning technology integration. This partnership underscores Remote Reviewer’s commitment to enhancing learning experiences through innovative solutions. By adopting the xAPI Video profile, Remote Reviewer...

Julian DavisApril 1, 2024

Leveraging Remote Reviewer for Effective Video-Based RPL Assessment

Image by Fernando Aguirre Guzmán from Pixabay Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessments using video evidence presents unique challenges and opportunities for educators and assessors. Leveraging technology such as Remote Reviewer can streamline the assessment process and enhance the quality...

Julian DavisMarch 15, 2024

Julian is an experienced Digital Learning Solutions Architect, Presenter, Facilitator, and Award-Winning Author, bringing over two decades of expertise in web and digital technologies to solve organizational challenges in digital learning (eLearning), this is where xAPI comes into play.

He has experience in implementing xAPI into both large and small organisations to unlock the digital body langauge of learners. Julian has also presented at esteemed conferences worldwide on xAPI and other Digital Learning Technologies.

Recognized as an Associate Fellow of the Australian Institute of Training and Development (AFAITD) in 2018 and 2024 as a Fellow with the Institute For Learning and Performance (ILP) Asia Pacific for my contributions to the field of digital learning.

Julian is actively involved in the global xAPI Community and the visionary behind Remote Reviewer.

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