US/Gov/ADL/CATAPULT
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- tags
- Tool, EdTech/Acronym, EdTech/Co/RusticiSoftware, cmi5
- CATAPULT is a conformance testing toolkit developed by US/Gov/ADL (Advanced Distributed Learning Initiative) to support the adoption of xAPI and cmi5 standards across learning technologies.
- Project page
- See also US/Gov/ADL/GitHub/CATAPULT for a sample github repo
🧪 Purpose
- CATAPULT provides tools that allow developers and system integrators to:
- Validate the behavior of cmi5 content packages
- Confirm that LMSs and learning tools conform to the cmi5 specification
- Encourage widespread adoption of cmi5 and xAPI by offering a testable standard
🔧 Key Capabilities
- Launch and validate AUs (cmi5/AU|Assignable Units) in a simulated LMS environment
- Run tests against LMS implementations to ensure they handle cmi5 correctly
- Evaluate xAPI statements to confirm correct structure and sequencing
- Generate logs and reports for debugging and certification efforts
🧠 Context in ADL Ecosystem
- Developers use tools like CATAPULT for validation when building systems that:
- Replace or extend legacy SCORM workflows
- Integrate cmi5 into LMSs and xAPI/LRSs
- Participate in a broader Total Learning Architecture (TLA)
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