System and method for content packaging in a distributed learning system

Abstract

An online learning system for teaching students is described. One feature of the system is the capability of storing course material in a form with a minimum of formatting and styling contained within each content object. The content may then be packaged into a SCORM compliant objects (SCO) using specific formats, styles, and themes such that the same learning content may rendered into different SCOs, e.g., for use in different settings such as within specific organizations. Authors of course material can thereby use material that was created for use in different settings or that was created to be provided in different formats, e.g., different form factors such as a large screen computer and a small screen PDA, that would otherwise require maintaining separate instructional content.

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