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Aviation Industry Metadata Description

Version 1.0

October 2006

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Prepared by:

William Shook, Boeing Jack Hyde, AICC

Neil Cramer, Northwest Airlines George Uhrich, VTN Technologies Guy Tourigny, IBM

Mike Medley, Cappella University Anne Montgomery, AICC Heather Katz, IDSI

Bernard Bouyt, Airbus

Approved by:                                                                 Date

Approved by:                                                                Neil Cramer Date

Northwest Airlines AICC Chairman

ABSTRACT

This document describes how to extend the IEEE Learning Object Metadata (LOM) Standard to include features which may be needed by the aviation and other communities.

The resulting data model and descriptive material constitute an AICC profile of the LOM.

KEY WORDS

AGR

AICC Recommendations Collections

Guidelines Learning Object LOM

Metadata Profile Obligations Reuse

REVISION HISTORY

1.0 Initial Version – October 2006

Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION 1

   1. Purpose 1

   2. Scope 1

   3. THIS DOCUMENT RELATIONSHIP TO LOM 2

   4. Conformance Requirements 2

      1. Metadata Instance 2

      2. Metadata Tools 2

2. OBLIGATION 3

   1. Obligation Table 3

   2. Obligation Attributes 6

3. DATA MODEL TABLE 8

4. DATA ELEMENTS AND CATEGORIES 11

   1. General 11

      1. Identifier 11

      2. Title 13

      3. Language 13

      4. Description 13

      5. Keyword 14

      6. Coverage 14

      7. Structure 14

      8. Aggregation Level 15

      9. Accessibility 15

   2. Life Cycle 16

      1. Version 17

      2. Status 17

      3. Contribute 18

      4. Changes 20

   3. Meta Metadata 24

      1. Identifier 24

      2. Contribute 25

      3. Metadata Schema 27

      4. Language 27

   4. Technical 29

      1. Format 29

      2. Size 30

      3. Location 30

      4. Requirement 30

      5. Installation Remarks 33

      6. Other Platform Requirments 34

      7. Duration 34

   5. Educational 35

      1. Interactivity Type 35

      2. Learning Resource Type 36

      3. Interactivity Level 38

      4. Semantic Density 39

      5. Intended End User Role 40

      6. Context 41

      7. Typical Age Range 41

      8. Difficulty 41

      9. Typical Learning Time 42

      10. Description 43

      11. Language 44

      12. Adaptability 45

      13. Assessment Type 46

      14. Instructional Domain 48

      15. Competency Level 50

      16. Instructional Context. 51

      17. Instructional Events 52

      18. Instructional Feedback Level 54

      19. Instructional Strategy 55

      20. Learning Outcome Type 57

      21. Objectives 58

      22. Required Training Resources 63

      23. Training Event Reporting 64

   6. Rights 66

      1. Cost 66

      2. Copyright and Other Restrictions 67

      3. Description 67

   7. Relation 68

      1. Kind 68

      2. Resource 69

   8. Annotation 72

      1. Entity 72

      2. Date 72

      3. Description 73

   9. Classification 74

      1. Purpose 75

      2. Taxon Path 76

      3. Description 81

      4. Keyword 82

   10. Applicability 83

       1. Audience 83

       2. Aircraft Family 84

       3. Aircraft Name. 84

       4. Aircraft Identification 84

       5. ATA Identification 85

       6. Engine Type 85

       7. Units 85

       8. Aircraft Zone 85

       9. Flight Phase 86

       10. Effectivity 86

   11. Collection 86

       1. Type 87

       2. Members 88

5. GLOSSARY 94

6. BIBLIOGRAPHY 95

7. DATA TYPES DEFINITIONS 95

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1. ‌Introduction‌

   This document describes a metadata system adapted to aviation industry training.

   
   

   A metadata system is a set of parameters associated with a learning object which enables a potential user to search for and evaluate that object. This information can also be used to track and organize the production process of the training courses.

   
   

   It also enables, by using adapted search engines, to save time and energy (money) for training content producers, by facilitating the reusability of already existing training objects either directly (e.g. a photo) or for producing new products from older ones (e.g. updating of an assignable unit).

   The learning objects which can have metadata associated with them may be of various granularity levels, from a simple photo to a big training program, but, in general, the smaller the objects, the higher the relative cost of creating metadata.

   
   

   This metadata specification for the aviation industry is presented (mapped) and numbered according to the IEEE Learning Object Metadata (LOM) categories and data elements. All categories and data elements added by the AICC appear after the LOM categories and elements.

   
   

   1. ‌Purpose

      The purpose of applying Meta-data is to enable discoverability of an object and to provide descriptive information about the object as a whole.

      
      

      This profile is intended for general training needs and is non industry specific; however, it does include one additional category of elements targeted for the aviation industry.

      The target audience of this profile is the designers, creators, training organizations and users of training content. The purpose of AICC LOM profile is assist in describing objects to:

      • Facilitate search

      • Evaluate usability of an object

      • Provide information on how to acquire an object

      • Provide information on the use of a object

      • Facilitate informed decisions about the usability/applicability of an object

      • Facilitate the sharing and exchange of AICC objects by enabling the development of catalogs and inventories

      • Facilitate the maintenance of AICC objects

      
      

   2. ‌Scope

      The intent of this document is to provide an AICC profile of the IEEE Standard for Learning Object Metadata (LOM) and is designed to be an extension to the LOM.

      
      

      This document provides additional elements and extended LOM vocabularies in the areas of Instructional Design specific terminology.

      
      

      This document facilitates the formation of a schema, but does not include one. Specific implementations of this metadata are outside the scope of this document.

   3. ‌This Document Relationship to LOM‌

      This document contains a number of additions to the LOM. However, there is an attempt to make as few changes as possible. The result is that the LOM becomes a subset of the AICC profile For instance, when LOM vocabularies are expanded, the original LOM vocabularies are kept unchanged. In forming the vocabulary tokens for the AICC additions, general rules were adopted:

      All tokens would be lower case

      All tokens would be one word, with underscores if necessary (no white space).

      However, when LOM vocabulary tokens did not conform to the AICC general rules, the LOM vocabulary tokens were not changed.

      Most of the additional data elements appear in the following categories Life Cycle

      Educational Objectives

      Applicability (new category) Collection (new category)

      
      

      Additional data elements added by the AICC profile may be identified in one of two ways. First, the LOM data element number is identified as “none”, and second, frequently the element comment field indicates that the element is a unique AICC element.

      
      

   4. ‌Conformance Requirements‌

      1. Metadata Instance

         A conforming metadata instance includes one or more of the metadata elements defined in this specification. A conforming instance may also contain extended elements. The names of elements in a conforming instance shall be the same as the names defined in this document.

         Additional data elements may appear in a conforming instance. These are referred to as extended elements. However, in order to maximize interoperability, extended data elements shall not replace or duplicate data elements defined in the AICC Profile structure. This means that an organization should not introduce new data elements with the same meaning as elements already defined in the AICC Profile.

         Similarly, extended vocabularies shall not duplicate or replace vocabulary terms defined in the AICC Profile.

         
         

      2. ‌Metadata Tools

         A conforming repository or search engine shall enable the storage, searching, or viewing of all data elements in this profile.

         A conforming metadata creation tool shall allow the creation of values for every metadata element in this specification. In addition, it shall store or export all metadata using the data element names defined in this Profile.

2. ‌Obligation‌

   Mandatory and optional data elements may be determined by organizations and user groups. However, the AICC has a set of recommended obligations. The table below is separated into several columns. The metadata obligation shown in the recommended table depends on the aggregation level of the content object.

   
   

   1. ‌Obligation Table

      In columns two through six, the following obligation symbols are used:

      • “M” indicates that the element is Mandatory.

      • “O” indicates that the element is Optional.

      • “NU” Not used by AICC

      The dark heading rows are used to separate the major categories - the highest level categories - in the LOM’s hierarchy of data elements. All Categories are lightly highlighted in gray. The major categories are those that appear first under the dark heading rows.

      
      

      The angle brackets indicate categories and data elements that are in the LOM. Those without angle brackets are AICC additions.

      
      

      Note: If the obligation M is defined for a category, then at least one of the data elements in that category must be mandatory.

      
      

      Category/Element	Training Program	Structured Training Package	Assignable Unit	Launch- able Resource	Asset
      <general>	M	M	M	M	M
      <identifier>	M	M	M	M	M
      <catalog>	M	M	M	M	M
      <entry>	M	M	M	M	M
      <title>	M	M	M	M	M
      <language>	O	O	O	O	O
      <description>	O	O	O	M	M
      <keyword>	M	M	M	O	O
      <coverage>	O	O	O	O	O
      <structure>	O	O	O	O	O
      <aggregationLevel>	M	M	M	M	M
      accessibility	O	O	O	O	O
      Element	Training Program	Structured Training Package	Assignable Unit	Launchable Resource	Asset
      <lifeCycle>	M	M	M	M	M
      <version>	M	M	M	M	M
      <status>	M	M	M	M	M
      <contribute>	O	O	O	O	O
      <role>	O	O	O	O	O
      <entity>	O	O	O	O	O
      <date>	O	O	O	O	O
      Changes	O	O	O	O	O
      Type	O	O	O	O	O
      Date	O	O	O	O	O
      Location	O	O	O	O	O
      Reason	O	O	O	O	O
      Means	O	O	O	O	O

      
      

      Description	O	O	O	O	O
      Element	Training Program	Structured Training Package	Assignable Unit	Launchable Resource	Asset
      <metaMetadata>	M	M	M	M	M
      <identifier>	O	O	O	O	O
      <catalog>	O	O	O	O	O
      <entry>	O	O	O	O	O
      <contribute>	O	O	O	O	O
      <role>	O	O	O	O	O
      <entity>	O	O	O	O	O
      <date>	O	O	O	O	O
      <metadataSchema>	M	M	M	M	M
      <language>	O	O	O	O	O
      Element	Training Program	Structured Training Package	Assignable Unit	Launchable Resource	Asset
      <technical>	O	O	M	M	M
      <format>	O	O	M	M	M
      <size>	O	O	O	O	O
      <location>	O	O	O	O	O
      <requirement>	O	O	O	O	O
      <orComposite>	O	O	O	O	O
      <type>	O	O	O	O	O
      <name>	O	O	O	O	O
      <minimum- Version>	O	O	O	O	O
      <maximum- Version>	O	O	O	O	O
      <installationRemarks>	O	O	O	O	O
      <otherPlatformRequirements>	O	O	O	O	O
      <duration>	O	O	O	O	O
      Element	Training Program	Structured Training Package	Assignable Unit	Launchable Resource	Asset
      <educational>	O	O	O	O	O
      <interactivityType>	O	O	O	O	O
      <learningResourceType>	O	O	O	O	O
      <interactivityLevel>	O	O	O	O	O
      <semanticDensity>	NU	NU	NU	NU	NU
      <intendedEndUserRole>	O	O	O	O	O
      <context>	O	O	O	O	O
      <typicalAgeRange>	NU	NU	NU	NU	NU
      <difficulty>	O	O	O	O	O
      <typicalLearningTime>	O	O	O	O	O
      <description>	O	O	O	O	O
      <language>	O	O	O	O	O
      adaptability	O	O	O	O	O
      assessmentType	O	O	O	O	O
      instructionalDomain	O	O	O	O	O
      conceptualPhilosophy	O	O	O	O	O
      cognitiveTaxonomy	O	O	O	O	O
      competencyLevel	O	O	O	O	O

      
      

      instructionalContext	O	O	O	O	O
      instructionalFeedbackLevel	O	O	O	O	O
      instructionalStrategy	O	O	O	O	O
      learningOutcomeType	O	O	O	O	O
      objective	O	O	M	O	O
      objectiveID	O	O	M	O	O
      objectiveTitle	O	O	O	O	O
      objectiveDescription	O	O	M	O	O
      objectiveType	O	O	M	O	O
      objectiveDomain	O	O	O	O	O
      objectiveLevel	O	O	O	O	O
      requiredTrainingResources	O	O	O	O	O
      trainingEventReporting	O	O	O	O	O
      Element	Training Program	Structured Training Package	Assignable Unit	Launchable Resource	Asset
      <rights>	O	O	O	O	O
      <cost>	O	O	O	O	O
      <copyrightAndOtherRestriction s>	M	M	M	M	M
      <description>	O	O	O	O	O
      Element	Training Program	Structured Training Package	Assignable Unit	Launchable Resource	Asset
      <relation>	O	O	O	O	O
      <kind>	O	O	O	O	O
      <resource>	O	O	O	O	O
      <identifier>	O	O	O	O	O
      <catalog>	O	O	O	O	O
      <entry>	O	O	O	O	O
      <description>	O	O	O	O	O
      Element	Training Program	Structured Training Package	Assignable Unit	Launchable Resource	Asset
      <annotation>	O	O	O	O	O
      <entity>	O	O	O	O	O
      <date>	O	O	O	O	O
      <description>	O	O	O	O	O
      Element	Training Program	Structured Training Package	Assignable Unit	Launchable Resource	Asset
      <classification>	O	O	O	O	O
      <purpose>	O	O	O	O	O
      <taxonPath>	O	O	O	O	O
      <source>	O	O	O	O	O
      <taxon>	O	O	O	O	O
      <id>	O	O	O	O	O
      <entry>	O	O	O	O	O
      <description>	O	O	O	O	O
      <keyword>	O	O	O	O	O
      Element	Training Program	Structured Training Package	Assignable Unit	Launchable Resource	Asset

      
      

      ‌Applicability	O	O	O	O	O
      Type	O	O	O	O	O
      Entry	O	O	O	O	O
      Element	Training Program	Structured Training Package	Assignable Unit	Launchable Resource	Asset
      collection	O	O	O`	O	O
      type	O	O	O`	O	O
      members	O	O	O`	O	O
      memberIdentifier	O	O	O`	O	O
      memberTitle	O	O	O`	O	O
      memberDescription	O	O	O`	O	O
      memberNumber	O	O	O`	O	O
      memberLocation	O	O	O`	O	O
      memberObjective	O	O	O`	O	O

   2. ‌Obligation Attributes

      It is frequently helpful to know the obligation requirements of metadata when it is being reviewed. However, because each organization and using group may have a different obligation table, it may be difficult to determine where the creator’s obligation requirements can be found. In addition, when reviewing metadata from several sources, even knowing where all the obligation tables are, it becomes very cumbersome to look up the obligation of data elements of interest.

      
      

      Therefore, the AICC offers another option for the determination of obligation level -- the obligation attribute. Each metadata element may have an attribute associated with it, describing the obligation of that element in that metadata instance.

      There are three possible values that may be used to identify the obligation requirements for a given data element. If there is no obligation specifically identified for a data element, its obligation level is unknown. If it is important to determine the obligation level for an element without an attribute, the creating organization’s obligation table must be consulted. The three obligation attributes are:

      • M: mandatory

      • O: optional

      • NU: not used

      For simple obligations, the attribute may be expressed in the metadata instance as obligation=”Z”, where is Z represents the letters M, O, or NU.

      
      

      There may be times when it is desirable to make an obligation depend upon the existence or value of another data element. These simple dependencies may be expressed as the following:

      
      

      If X then the obligation of Y is Z.

      
      

      X is a logical expression describing a controlling data element. Y is a category or data element. Z is the obligation identifier M, O or NU. If a value for X exists (i.e. X = any) or a specific value for X exists (eg. Technical.Format = video) then the Y obligation is Z.

      
      

      Logic operators that may be used in the X expression are EQUALS (=), NOT (~) AND (+) and OR (|). The special word “any” may be used to indicate any value for X fulfills the obligation requirement. If there is no equal sign in the X expression, then “any” is assumed.

      
      

      The obligation attribute appears in the Y data element in the form X:Z. A colon separates the conditional requirement from the resulting obligation.

      Examples

      The data element General.Keyword is considered optional. This would result in the following attribute for General.Keyword: <general> <keyword obligation=”O”> <string language="en">learning object</string> <string language="nl">leerobject</string> <string language="fr">objet d’apprentissage</string> </keyword> <keyword obligation=”O”> <string language="en">metadata</string> <string language="nl">metadata</string> <string language="fr">métadonnées</string> </keyword> </general>

      The data element General.Identifier is always required. This would result in the following attribute for General Identifier: <general> <identifier obligation=”M”> <catalog>URI</catalog> <entry>http://www.adlnet.org/content/CO_01</entry> </identifier> </general>

      The data element is Educational.Objective ID Obligation attribute may be stated as follows: If Objective Title or Objective Description exists then Objective ID is Mandatory This would result in the following attribute for Objective ID <objectiveId obligation=”objectiveTitle | objectiveDescription: M”> 132APU </objectiveId>

      The data element is Technical.Duration. The obligation attribute may be stated as follows: If the Technical.Format is video or audio, then duration is required. This would result in the following attribute for Technical.Duration . <technical> <duration obligation=”technical.format=video | technical.format=audio: M> <!-- Movie will play for 1 hour and 30 minutes --> <duration>01:30:00</duration> <description obligation=”O”> <string language="en">Length of time to play movie</string> </description> </duration> </technical>

3. ‌Data Model Table‌

   In the table below, the columns have the following information:

   • Nr = IEEE LOM metadata identification number. Those categories and data elements without a number are those added by the AICC.

   • Name = the LOM or AICC name for the data element or category.

   • Size - the maximum number of times the element values or category may appear in the metadata instance.

   • Data Type = the form of data that may be placed as a value in the data element.

   • LOM :

     • same = AICC applies the metadata exactly in the same way as LOM

     • half = the application principle is the same but there are some differences concerning the definitions or the possible values

     • not used : AICC does not use the LOM metadata

     • additional : we have an additional information or vocabulary compared to LOM

     • new: a new element added by the AICC that is not in the LOM Note: The light gray highlighting indicates a category.

   Nr	Name	Size	Data type	LOM
   1	General	1
   1.1	Identifier	10
   1.1.1	Catalog	1	CharacterString 1000	same
   1.1.2	Entry	1	CharacterString 1000	same
   1.2	Title	1	LangString 1000	same
   1.3	Language	10	CharacterString 100	same
   1.4	Description	10	LangString 2000	same
   1.5	Keyword	10	LangString 1000	same
   1.6	Coverage			not used
   1.7	Structure			same
   1.8	Aggregation level	1	Vocabulary	half
   	Accessibility	1	Vocabulary	new
   2	Life Cycle	1
   2.1	Version	1	LangString 50	same
   2.2	Status	1	Vocabulary	same
   2.3	Contribute	30
   2.3.1	Role	1	Vocabulary	additional
   2.3.2	Entity	40	CharacterString 1000	same
   2.3.3	Date	1	DateTime	same
   	Changes	100
   	Type	1	Vocabulary	addition
   	Location	1	CharacterString 100	addition
   	Reason	1	Vocabulary	addition
   	Means	1	Vocabulary	addition
   	Description	1	CharacterString 200	addition
   3	Meta-Metadata	1
   3.1	Identifier	10
   3.1.1	Catalog	1	CharacterString 1000	same
   3.1.2	Entry	1	CharacterString 1000	same
   3.2	Contribute	10		same
   3.2.1	Role	1	Vocabulary	same

   
   

   3.2.2	Entity	10	CharacterString 1000	same
   3.2.3	Date	1	DateTime	same
   3.3	Metadata Schema	10		same
   3.4	Language	1	CharacterString 100	same
   4	Technical	1
   4.1	Format	40	CharacterString 500	same
   4.2	Size	1	CharacterString 30	same
   4.3	Location	10	CharacterString 1000	same
   4.4	Requirement	40
   4.4.1	OrComposite	40
   4.4.1.1	Type	1	Vocabulary
   4.4.1.2	Name	1	Vocabulary
   4.4.1.3	Minimum version	1	CharacterString 30
   4.4.1.4	Maximum version	1	CharacterString 30
   4.5	Installation remarks	1	LangString 1000
   4.6	Other platform requirements, in complement to 4.4	1	LangString 1000
   4.7	Duration	1	Duration
   5	Educational	100
   5.1	Interactivity type	1	Vocabulary	same
   5.2	Learning resource type			additional
   5.3	Interactivity level	1	Vocabulary	half
   5.4	Semantic density			not used
   5.5	Intended end user role	10	Vocabulary	half
   5.6	Context	10	Vocabulary	half
   5.7	Typical age range			not used
   5.8	Difficulty	1	Vocabulary	same
   5.9	Typical learning time	1	Duration	same
   5.10	Description		LangString	same
   5.11	Language	10	CharacterString	same
   	Required Training Resources			new
   	Objective			new
   	Objective ID			new
   	Objective title			new
   	Objective description			new
   	Objective type			new
   	Objective domain			new
   	Objective level			new
   	Instructional strategy		Vocabulary	new
   	Adaptability			new
   	Instructional domain			new
   	Conceptual Reference
   	Cognitive Taxonomy
   	Competency level			new
   	Instructional feedback level
   	Training event reporting
   6	Rights	1		same
   6.1	Cost	1	Vocabulary	same
   6.2	Copyright and other restrictions	1	Vocabulary	same

   
   

   6.3	Description	1	LangString	same
   7	Relation	100
   7.1	Kind	1		half
   7.2	Resource	1		same
   7.2.1	Identifier	10		same
   7.2.1.1	Catalog	1		same
   7.2.1.2	Entry	1		same
   7.2.2	Description	10	LangString SPM 1000	same
   8	Annotation	30		same
   8.1	Entity	1		same
   8.2	Date	1	DateTime	same
   8.3	Description	1	LangString	same
   9	Classification	40		same
   9.1	Purpose	1	Vocabulary	same
   9.2	Taxon Path	15		same
   9.2.1	Source	1	langString	same
   9.2.2	Taxon	15		same
   9.2.2.1	ID	1	CharacterString	same
   9.2.2.2	Entry	1	LangString	same
   9.3	Description	1	LangString	same
   9.4	Keyword	40	LangString	same
   	Applicability	10		new
   	Type	1	Vocabulary	new
   	Entry	1	CharacterString	new
   	Changes	100		new
   	Type	1	Vocabulary	new
   	Date	1	DateTime	new
   	Location	1	CharacterString	new
   	Reason	1	Vocabulary	new
   	Means	1	Vocabulary	new
   	Description	1	CharacterString
   	Collection	1		new
   	Type	1	Vocabulary	new
   	Members	1000		new
   	Member Identifier	1	CharacterString	new
   	Member Title	1	CharacterString	new
   	Member Type	1	Vocabulary	new
   	Member Description	1	CharacterString	new
   	Member Number	1	Integer	new
   	Member Location	1	CharacterString	new
   	Member Objective	1	CharacterString	new

4. ‌Data Elements and Categories‌

   The following categories and data elements are based on the IEEE LOM, a widely used international standard. The LOM number indicates the reference number in the LOM standards document version 1.0. When the LOM number is none, it indicates that the category or data elment is an AICC creation augmenting the base LOM scheme.

   Additionally, when AICC information has been used to augment the LOM data it has been highlighted in one way or another. For instance, a vocabulary list may include additional elements needed for the AICC. The LOM elements appear above the divider ---- LOM ----. The elements below the divider are added by the AICC requirements. The Comment space will frequently indicate any differences between the data element in the base LOM scheme and the AICC base scheme.

   
   

   1. ‌General

      Label	General	LOM Number	1
      Definition	This category groups the general information that describes this learning object as a whole.
      Data Type	Category	Max Number of Occurrences	1
      Values
      Comment
      Examples	<aiccLom> <general> <profile> AICCv1.0 </profile> <identifier> <catalog>URI</catalog> <entry>http://www.adlnet.org/content/CO_01</entry> </identifier> <title> <string language=”en”>Title for the learning object</string> </title> <language>en</language> <description> <string language=”en”>Textual description</string> </description> <keyword> <string language=”en”>learning object</string> </keyword> <structure> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>atomic</value> </structure> <aggregationLevel> <source>AICCv1.0</source> <value>3</value> </aggregationLevel> </general> </aiccLom >

      
      

      1. ‌Identifier

         Label	General.Identifier	LOM Number	1.1
         Definition	A globally unique label that identifies this learning object.
         Data Type	Category	Max Number of Occurrences	10
         Values	None
         Comment	Identifier has 2 children: Entry and Title. Same as LOM.

         
         

         Examples

         < aiccLom > <general> <identifier> <catalog>URI</catalog> <entry>http://www.adlnet.org/content/CO_01</entry> </identifier> </general> </ aiccLom >

         1. ‌Catalog

            Label	General.Identifier.Catalog	LOM Number	1.1.1
            Definition	The name or designator of the identification or cataloging scheme for this entry.
            Data Type	CharacterString 1000	Max Number of Occurrences	1
            Values
            Comment	Identifies the world in which the Identifier Entry is unique. Same as LOM.
            Examples	<aiccLom> <general> <identifier> <catalog>URI</catalog> <entry>http://www.adlnet.org/content/CO_01</entry> </identifier> </general> </aiccLom>
            	<aiccLom> <general> <identifier> <catalog> AICC-F18E/F </catalog> <entry>YMQ16-A10</entry> </identifier> </general> </aiccLom>
            	<aiccLom> <general> <identifier> <catalog> AICC-ALTEON </catalog> <entry>B17-623A</entry> </identifier> </general> </aiccLom>
            	<aiccLom> <general> <identifier> <catalog> AICC-AIRBUS </catalog> <entry>A320-623A</entry> </identifier> </general> </aiccLom>

         2. ‌Entry

            Label	General.Identifier.Entry	LOM Number	1.1.2
            Definition	The value of the identifier within the identification or cataloging scheme that designates or identifies this learning object.
            Data Type	CharacterString 1000	Max Number of Occurrences	1
            Values
            Comment	This is the unique identifier. I may be a file name or uri . Same as LOM.

            
            

            ‌Examples	<aiccLom> <general> <identifier> <catalog> AICC-ALTEON </catalog> <entry> M17-A231-C12.2</entry> </identifier> </general> </aiccLom>
            	<aiccLom> <general> <identifier> <catalog> AICC-AIRBUS </catalog> <entry> http://www.abcd.org/document/1234</entry> </identifier> </general> </aiccLom>

            
            

      2. ‌Title

         Label	General.Title	LOM Number	1.2
         Definition	The value of the identifier within the identification or cataloging scheme that designates or identifies this learning object.
         Data Type	LangString 1000	Max Number of Occurrences	1
         Values
         Comment	Same as LOM.
         Examples	<aiccLom> <general> <title> <string language=”en”> Autoflight System Presentation </string> </title> </general> </aiccLom>

      3. ‌Language

         Label	General.Language	LOM Number	1.3
         Definition	The primary human language or languages used within this learning object to communicate to the intended user.
         Data Type	CharacterString 100	Max Number of Occurrences	10
         Values	ISO 639:1988
         Comment	The ISO standard uses two letter designators for the basic language which may be followed by a two letter designator for the country in which the language is used. Same as LOM.
         Examples	<aiccLom> <general> <language>en</language> <language>fr-CA</language> </general> </aiccLom>

         
         

      4. ‌Description

         Label	General.Description	LOM Number	1.4
         Definition	A textual description of the content of this learning object.
         Data Type	LangString 2000	Max Number of Occurrences	10
         Values
         Comment	Same as LOM.

         
         

         ‌Examples

         <aiccLom> <general> <description> <string language=”en”> Textual description of the learning object </string> </description> </general> </aiccLom>

      5. ‌Keyword

         Label	General.Keyword	LOM Number	1.5
         Definition	A keyword or phrase describing the topic of this learning object.
         Data Type	LangString 1000	Max Number of Occurrences	10
         Values
         Comment	Same as LOM.
         Examples	<lom> <general> <keyword> <string language="en">learning object</string> <string language="nl">leerobject</string> <string language="fr">objet d’apprentissage</string> </keyword> <keyword> <string language="en">metadata</string> <string language="nl">metadata</string> <string language="fr">métadonnées</string> </keyword> </general> </lom>

      6. ‌Coverage

         Label	General.Coverage	LOM Number	1.6
         Definition
         Data Type		Max Number of Occurrences
         Values
         Comment	Not used by AICC.
         Examples

      7. ‌Structure

         Label	General.Structure	LOM Number	1.7
         Definition	Underlying organizational structure of this learning object.
         Data Type	Vocabulary	Max Number of Occurrences
         Values	Vocabulary Token	Description
         	atomic	an object that is indivisible in this context
         	collection	a set of objects with no specified relationship between them
         	networked	a set of objects with relationships that are unspecified
         	hierarchical	a set of objects whose relationships can be represented by a tree structure
         	linear	a set of objects that are fully ordered. Example: A set of objects that are connected by “previous” and “next” relationships.
         Comment	Same as LOM.
         Examples	<aiccLom> <general>

         
         

         ‌<structure> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>atomic</value> </structure> </general> </aiccLom>

      8. ‌Aggregation Level

         Label	General.AggregationLevel	LOM Number	1.8
         Definition	The functional granularity of this learning object.
         Data Type	Vocabulary	Max Number of Occurrences	1
         Values	Vocabulary Token		Description
         	1	asset	pieces of content or assessments that usually can’t be used by themselves. Examples of assets include: Images, Animations, Text, Video, Questions, Templates, Smart Graphics, etc
         	2	launchable resource	a grouping of one or more assets bundled together for a single launchable resource, such as a web page (consisting of assets such as text, audio, and graphics).
         	3	au	a self-contained “chunk” of data consisting of one or more assets or launchable resources. An assignable unit is the first level of aggregated objects where assets are combined for a particular stand-alone purpose. An assignable unit is the lowest level that can communicate with an LMS.
         	4	package	a digital description of Assignable Units, Launchable Resources, and Assets, including off-line activities (simulator sessions, classroom sessions, etc.). Sequencing information and the structure may be hierarchical with many levels, or flat. A training package is comprised of learning activities on-line and offline, summary information, and assessment items.
         	5	program	a collection of structured training packages related to a specific syllabus, or curriculum. It includes a digital description of the structured training packages, as well as sequencing information for the structured training packages.
         Comment	The AICC uses the same vocabulary tokens (numbers) as LOM. However, the AICC adds another level (5) and defines the levels less generically than LOM.
         Examples	<aiccLom> <general> <aggregationLevel> <source>AICCv1.0</source> <value>2</value> </aggregationLevel> </general> </aiccLom>

         
         

      9. ‌Accessibility

         Label	General.Accessibility	LOM Number	none
         Definition	Methodologies employed to develop content to be delivered to people with disabilities (e.g., color blind, vision impairment, blind, hard of hearing, deaf, cognitive impairment, neurological impairment, and speech impairment), dexterity impaired, cognitive impairment, hearing impaired).

         
         

         ‌Data Type	Vocabulary	Max Number of Occurrences	7
         Values
         Comment	Disabilities: color blind, vision impairment blind, hard of hearing, deaf, mobility impaired, cognitive impairment, neurological impairment, and speech impairment. The four principles of accessibility as defined by the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C)Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG): are: 1) Content must be perceivable to each user. 2) User interface components in the content must be operable by each user. 3) Content and controls must be understandable to each user. 4) Content must be robust enough to work with current and future technologies. This methodology is usually based on the Section 508 Specifications
         Examples	Example of HTML markup for Level A conformance. <a href="http://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG1A-Conformance" title="Explanation of Level A Conformance"> <img height="32" width="88" src="http://www.w3.org/WAI/wcag1A" alt="Level A conformance icon, W3C-WAI Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0"> </a>
         	Example of HTML markup for Level double-A conformance. <a href="http://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG1AA-Conformance" title="Explanation of Level Double-A Conformance"> <img height="32" width="88" src="http://www.w3.org/WAI/wcag1AA" alt="Level Double-A conformance icon, W3C-WAI Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0"> </a>
         	‌Example of HTML markup for Level triple-A conformance. <a href="http://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG1AAA-Conformance" title="Explanation of Level Triple-A Conformance"> <img height="32" width="88" src="http://www.w3.org/WAI/wcag1AAA" alt="Level Triple-A conformance icon, W3C-WAI Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0"> </a>

         • oversize_font,

         • deep_contrast,

         • user_preferences,

         • sticky_keys,

         • shortcut_keys

         • w3c_wai-a

         • w3c_wai-aa

         • w3c_wai-aaa

   2. ‌Life Cycle

      Label	LifeCycle	LOM Number	2
      Definition	This category describes the history and current state of this learning object and those entities that have affected this learning object during its evolution.
      Data Type	Category	Max Number of Occurrences	1
      Values
      Comment
      Examples	<aiccLom> <lifeCycle> <version> <string language="en">1.0 alpha</string>

      
      

      ‌</version> <status> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>final</value> </status> <contribute> <role> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>author</value> </role> <entity>BEGIN:VCARD\nFN:Joe FridayEND:VCARD</entity> <date> <dateTime>2002-12-12</dateTime> <description> <string language="en">A description for the date</string> </description> </date> </contribute> </lifeCycle> </aiccLom>

      1. Version

         Label	LifeCycle.Version	LOM Number	2.1
         Definition	The edition of this learning object.
         Data Type	LangString 50	Max Number of Occurrences	1
         Values
         Comment	Same as LOM.
         Examples	<aiccLom> <lifeCycle> <version> <string language="en">1.0 alpha</string> </version> </lifeCycle> </aiccLom>

      2. Status

         Label	LifeCycle.Status	LOM Number	2.2
         Definition	The edition of this learning object.
         Data Type	Vocabulary	Max Number of Occurrences	1
         Values	Vocabulary Token	Description
         	draft	Component is in a draft state (as determined by the developer)
         	final	Component is in a final state (as determined by the developer)
         	revised	Component has been revised since the last version.
         	unavailable	Status information is unavailable.
         Comment	Same as LOM. Description provided by AICC.
         Examples	<aiccLom> <lifeCycle> <status> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>final</value> </status> </lifeCycle> </aiccLom>

      3. ‌Contribute‌

         Label	LifeCycle.Contribute	LOM Number	2.3
         Definition	Those entities (people, organization…) that have contributed to the state of this learning object during its life cycle.
         Data Type	Category	Max Number of Occurrences	30
         Values	None
         Comment	This category has 3 children to describe each contribution: Role, Entity, and Date. Up to 30 contributors can be described. Same as LOM.
         Examples	<aiccLom> <lifeCycle> <contribute> <role> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>author</value> </role> <entity>BEGIN:VCARD\nFN:Joe FridayEND:VCARD</entity> <date> <dateTime>2002-12-12</dateTime> <description> <string language="en">A description for the date</string> </description> </date> </contribute> </lifeCycle> </aiccLom>

         1. ‌Role

            Label	LifeCycle.Contribute.Role	LOM Number	2.3.1
            Definition	Kind of contribution.
            Data Type	Vocabulary	Max Number of Occurrences	1
            Values	Vocabulary Token	Description
            	author	A person or group that originates or creates the content
            	publisher	A person or group that disseminates or releases for distribution the content
            	unknown	The kind of contribution made by the entity is not known.
            	initiator	A person or group who facilitates the beginning of the content
            	terminator	A person or group who forms the ending of the content
            	validator	A person or group who verifies the content
            	editor	A person or group who alter, adapt, or refine the content
            	graphical designer	A person or group who uses software tools to create visual representations of an object
            	technical implementer	A person or group who adds technical features for the content
            	content provider	A person or group who makes the content available to users
            	educational validator	A person or group who verifies the educational effectiveness of the content
            	script writer	A person or group who writes the text of a production object such as audio or video
            	instructional designer	Designs instructional and cognitive strategies to support the core content of a learning object so that learning occurs.
            	subject matter expert	Person knowledgeable in the domain covered by the content.
            	developer	AICC addition: uses authoring tools to produce the final

            
            

            		deliverable.
            	qa	ÁICC addition: Quality Assurance. A person or group who functionally or technically validates the content.
            	content_designer	ÁICC addition: A person or group who creates the visual and behavioral representation of the training content
            	media_developer	AICC addition: uses software tools to create various media types: graphics, 3D environments, animations, video, sound, etc.
            	programmer	AICC addition: anyone who writes code.
            Comment	The AICC vocabulary expands the LOM vocabulary with developer, qa, content_designer, media_developer, and programmer. All descriptions of any of the vocabulary elements are AICC additions to LOM.
            Examples	<aiccLom> <lifeCycle> <contribute> <role> <source>AICCv1.0</source> <value>author</value> </role> </contribute> </lifeCycle> </aiccLom>

         2. ‌Entity

            Label	LifeCycle.Contribute.Entity	LOM Number	2.3.2
            Definition	The identification of and information about entities (people, organizations) contributing to this learning object.
            Data Type	CharacterString 1000	Max Number of Occurrences	40
            Values
            Comment	If their contribution was on the same date, up to 40 people or organizations can be identified as having the same role in the creation of the learning object.
            Examples	<aiccLom> <lifeCycle> <contribute> <role> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>author</value> </role> <entity>Joe Fred Biggs</entity> <entity>Pierre Cottlemeyer</entity> <date> <dateTime>2002-12-12</dateTime> <description> <string language="en">A description for the date</string> </description> </date> </contribute> </lifeCycle> </aiccLom>

            Label	LifeCycle.Contribute.Date	LOM Number	2.3.3
            Definition	The date of the contribution.
            Data Type	DateTime	Max Number of Occurrences	1
            Values	DateTime consists of two elements, a date-time and a description.

         3. ‌Date

            
            

            ‌Comment

            Same as SCORM.

            Examples

            <aiccLom> <lifeCycle> <contribute> <role> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>author</value> </role> <entity>BEGIN:VCARD\nFN:Joe AuthorEND:VCARD</entity> <entity>BEGIN:VCARD\nFN:Mary AuthorEND:VCARD</entity> <date> <dateTime>2002-12-12</dateTime> <description> <string language="en">This date represents the date the author finished authoring the component.</string> </description> </date> </contribute> </lifeCycle> </aiccLom>

            
            

      4. ‌Changes

         Label	LifeCycle.Changes	LOM Number	none
         Definition	Identification of what is different in the revised object.
         Data Type	Category	Max Number of Occurrences	1000
         Values	None
         Comment	AICC addition.
         Examples	<aiccLom> <lifeCycle> <status> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>revised</value> </status> <changes> <source>AICCv1.0</source> <change> <type> au </type> <date> 2006-09-15 </date> <location> frame 16 </location> <reason> correction </reason> <means> change </means> <description> Corrected spelling error. </description> </change> </changes> </lifeCycle> </aiccLom>

         1. ‌Type

            Label	LifeCycle.Changes.Type	LOM Number	none
            Definition	Category of the object being changed. Level of aggregation or more specific type.
            Data Type	Vocabulary	Max Number of Occurrences	1
            Values	Vocabulary Token	Description
            	question	A single assessment item.
            	smart_graphic	An illustration whose appearance can be changed

            
            

            		programmatically.
            	template	Something that establishes or serves as a pattern
            	text	Printed or written matter
            	graphic	An illustration or photograph
            	animation	A motion sequence generated artificially.
            	video	A motion sequence recorded from reality.
            	audio	sound recording
            	other_asset	pieces of content or assessments that usually can’t be used by themselves. Excludes the specific asset types listed above.
            	launchable	a grouping of one or more assets bundled together for a single launchable resource, such as a web page (consisting of assets such as text, audio, and graphics).
            	au	a self-contained “chunk” of data consisting of one or more assets or launchable resources. An assignable unit is the first level of aggregated objects where assets are combined for a particular stand-alone purpose. An assignable unit is the lowest level that can communicate with an LMS.
            	package	a digital description of Assignable Units, Launchable Resources, and Assets, including off-line activities (simulator sessions, classroom sessions, etc.). Sequencing information and the structure may be hierarchical with many levels, or flat. A training package is comprised of learning activities on-line and offline, summary information, and assessment items.
            	program	a collection of structured training packages related to a specific syllabus, or curriculum. It includes a digital description of the structured training packages, as well as sequencing information for the structured training packages.
            Comment	AICC addition. Note that the aggregation level of the object to which this metadata applies may be different than the aggregation level of the object which changed. For instance, the metadata may be about a course, but the object that changed was an assignable unit.
            Examples	<aiccLom> <lifeCycle> <status> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>revised</value> </status> <changes> <source>AICCv1.0</source> <change> <type> au </type> <location> frame 16 </location> <reason> correction </reason> <description> Corrected spelling error. </description> </change> </changes> </lifeCycle> </aiccLom>

         2. ‌Date

            Label	Changes.Date	LOM Number	none
            Definition	Date that this change was completed.
            Data Type	Date	Max Number of Occurrences	1
            Values	Date in the format YYYY-MM-DD.
            Comment

            
            

            Examples

         3. ‌Location

            Label	LifeCycle.Changes.Location	LOM Number	none
            Definition	Indication of where in the object the change occurred.
            Data Type	Character string 100	Max Number of Occurrences	1
            Values	None
            Comment	AICC addition.
            Examples	<aiccLom> <lifeCycle> <status> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>revised</value> </status> <changes> <source>AICCv1.0</source> <change> <type> au </type> <location> frame 16 </location> <reason> correction </reason> <description> Corrected spelling error. </description> </change> </changes> </lifeCycle> </aiccLom>

         4. ‌Reason

            Label	LifeCycle.Changes.Reason	LOM Number	none
            Definition	Why the change was made.
            Data Type	Vocabulary	Max Number of Occurrences	1
            Values	Vocabulary Token	Description
            	technical	Technical changes were made in the subject covered by the learning object.
            	correction	A mistake was detected and corrected in the earlier version of the object.
            	improvement	The change enhances the learning object in some way.
            Comment	AICC addition.
            Examples	<aiccLom> <lifeCycle> <status> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>revised</value> </status> <changes> <source>AICCv1.0</source> <change> <type> assignable unit </type> <location> frame 16 </location> <reason> correction </reason> <description> Corrected spelling error. </description> </change> </changes> </lifeCycle> </aiccLom>

            
            

         5. ‌Means

            Label	LifeCycle.Changes.Means	LOM Number	none
            Definition	How the change was made.
            Data Type	Vocabulary	Max Number of Occurrences	1
            Values	Vocabulary Token	Description
            	addition	Something was added to the learning object.
            	deletion	Something was subtracted from the learning object.
            	change	Something is different in the learning object.
            Comment	AICC addition.
            Examples	<aiccLom> <lifeCycle> <status> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>revised</value> </status> <changes> <source>AICCv1.0</source> <change> <type> assignable unit </type> <location> frame 16 </location> <reason> correction </reason> <means> change </means> <description> Corrected spelling error. </description> </change> </changes> </lifeCycle> </aiccLom>

         6. ‌Description

            Label	LifeCycle.Changes.Description	LOM Number	none
            Definition	More information about the change.
            Data Type	Character string 200	Max Number of Occurrences	1
            Values	None
            Comment	AICC addition.
            Examples	<aiccLom> <lifeCycle> <status> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>revised</value> </status> <changes> <source>AICCv1.0</source> <change> <type> assignable unit </type> <location> frame 16 </location> <reason> correction </reason> <description> Corrected spelling error. </description> </change> </changes> </lifeCycle> </aiccLom>

            
            

   3. ‌Meta Metadata‌

      Label	MetaMetadata	LOM Number	3
      Definition	This category describes the metadata record itself, not the learning object.
      Data Type	Category	Max Number of Occurrences	1
      Values
      Comment
      Examples	<aiccLom> <metaMetadata> <identifier> <catalog>URI</catalog> <entry>http://www.aicc.org</entry> </identifier> <contribute> <role> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>creator</value> </role> <entity>BEGIN:VCARD\nFN:Joe Metadata CreatorEND:VCARD</entity> <date> <dateTime>2002-12-12</dateTime> <description> <string language="en">This date represents the date the creator finished authoring the metadata.</string> </description> </date> </contribute> <metadataSchema>LOMv1.0</metadataSchema> <metadataSchema>AICCv1.0</metadataSchema> <language>en</language> </metaMetadata> </aiccLom>

      1. ‌Identifier

         Label	MetaMetadata.Identifier	LOM Number	3.1
         Definition	A globally unique label that identifies this metadata record.
         Data Type	Category	Max Number of Occurrences	10
         Values	None
         Comment	This category has 2 children to describe each contribution: Catalog and Entry. Up to 10 identifiers can be described. Same as LOM. The common practice in the aviation industry is to identify a label that is unique to the domain specified in Catalog.
         Examples	<aiccLom> <metaMetadata> <identifier> <catalog>URI</catalog> <entry>http://www.aicc.org</entry> </identifier> </metaMetadata> </aiccLom>

         1. ‌Catalog

            Label	MetaMetadata.Identifier.Catalog	LOM Number	3.1.1
            Definition	The name or designator of the identification or cataloging scheme for this entry.
            Data Type	CharacterString 1000	Max Number of Occurrences	1

            
            

            ‌Values
            Comment	Identifies the world in which the Identifier Entry is unique. Same as LOM.
            Examples	<aiccLom> <metaMetadata> <identifier> <catalog> AICC-F18E/F </catalog> <entry> M17-A231-C12.2</entry> </identifier> </metaMetadata> </aiccLom>

         2. ‌Entry

            Label	MetaMetadata.Identifier.Entry	LOM Number	3.1.2
            Definition	The value of the identifier within the identification or cataloging scheme that designates or identifies this metadata record.
            Data Type	CharacterString 1000	Max Number of Occurrences	1
            Values
            Comment	This is the unique identifier. Same as LOM.
            Examples	<aiccLom> <metaMetadata> <identifier> <catalog> AICC-AIRBUS </catalog> <entry> APU17M </entry> </identifier> </metaMetadata> </aiccLom>

      2. ‌Contribute

         Label	MetaMetadata.Contribute	LOM Number	3.2
         Definition	Those entities (people, organization…) that have contributed to the state of this metadata instance during its life cycle.
         Data Type	Category	Max Number of Occurrences	10
         Values	None
         Comment	This category has 3 children to describe each contribution: Role, Entity, and Date. Up to 10 contributors can be described. Same as LOM.
         Examples	<aiccLom> <metaMetadata> <contribute> <role> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>creator</value> </role> <entity>BEGIN:VCARD\nFN:Joe Metadata CreatorEND:VCARD</entity> <date> <dateTime>2002-12-12</dateTime> <description> <string language="en">This date represents the date the creator finished authoring the metadata.</string> </description> </date> </contribute> </metaMetadata> </aiccLom>

         1. ‌Role

            Label	MetaMetadata.Contribute.Role	LOM Number	3.2.1
            Definition	Kind of contribution.
            Data Type	Vocabulary	Max Number of Occurrences	1
            Values	Creator Validator
            Comment	Same as LOM.
            Examples	<aiccLom> <metaMetadata> <contribute> <role> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>creator</value> </role> <entity>BEGIN:VCARD\nFN:Joe Metadata CreatorEND:VCARD</entity> <date> <dateTime>2002-12-12</dateTime> <description> <string language="en">This date represents the date the creator finished authoring the metadata.</string> </description> </date> </contribute> </metaMetadata> </aiccLom>

         2. ‌Entity

            Label	MetaMetadata.Contribute.Entity	LOM Number	3.2.2
            Definition	The identification of and information about entities (people, organizations) contributing to this metaqdata instance.
            Data Type	CharacterString 1000	Max Number of Occurrences	10
            Values
            Comment	If their contribution was on the same date, up to 10 people or organizations can be identified as having the same role in the creation of the metadata instance. The CharacterString may or may not represent a valid vCard.
            Examples	<aiccLom> <metaMetadata> <contribute> <role> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>creator</value> </role> <entity>BEGIN:VCARD\nFN:Joe Metadata CreatorEND:VCARD</entity> <date> <dateTime>2002-12-12</dateTime> <description> <string language="en">This date represents the date the creator finished authoring the metadata.</string> </description> </date> </contribute> </metaMetadata> </aiccLom>

            Label

            MetaMetadata.Contribute.Date

            LOM Number

            3.2.3

         3. ‌Date

            
            

            ‌Definition	The date of the contribution.
            Data Type	DateTime	Max Number of Occurrences	1
            Values
            Comment	Same as LOM.
            Examples	<aiccLom> <metaMetadata> <contribute> <role> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>creator</value> </role> <entity>BEGIN:VCARD\nFN:Joe Metadata CreatorEND:VCARD</entity> <date> <dateTime>2002-12-16</dateTime> <description> <string language="en">This date represents the date the creator finished authoring the metadata.</string> </description> </date> </contribute> </metaMetadata> </aiccLom>

            
            

      3. ‌Metadata Schema

         Label	MetaMetadata.MetadataSchema	LOM Number	3.3
         Definition	The name and version of the authoritative specification used to create this metadata instance.
         Data Type	CharacterString 1000	Max Number of Occurrences	10
         Values
         Comment	Same as LOM. Identifies the profile that was used for the metadata instance.
         Examples	<aiccLom> <metaMetadata> <!-- Mandatory Element/Values for all SCORM 1.3 Meta-data instances --> <metadataSchema>LOMv1.0</metadataSchema> <metadataSchema>AICCv1.0</metadataSchema> </metaMetadata> </aiccLom>

      4. ‌Language

         Label	MetaMetadata.Language	LOM Number	3.4
         Definition	Language of this metadata instance.
         Data Type	CharacterString 100	Max Number of Occurrences	1
         Values	ISO 639:1988
         Comment	The ISO standard uses two letter designators for the basic language which may be followed by a three letter designator for the country in which the language is used. Same as LOM. This value represents the default language for all LangStrings. If a value for this data element is not present in a meta-data instance, then there is no default language for LangString values. If this value is provided it is not necessary to indicate a language value for LangString elements.

         
         

         Examples

         <aiccLom> <metaMetadata> <language>en</language> </metaMetadata> </aiccLom>

         
         

   4. ‌Technical‌

      Label	Technical	LOM Number	4
      Definition	This category describes the technical requirements and characteristics of this learning object.
      Data Type	Category	Max Number of Occurrences	1
      Values
      Comment	Same as LOM.
      Examples	<aiccLom> <technical> <format>text/html</format> <size>1024</size> <location>Lesson01/Module01/Resources/SCO01.htm</location> <requirement> <orComposite> <type> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>browser</value> </type> <name> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>ms-internet explorer</value> </name> <minimumVersion>5.0</minimumVersion> <maximumVersion>6.0</maximumVersion> </orComposite> </requirement> <installationRemarks> <string language="en">This activity requires the client browser to have a Macromedia Flash plugin installed.</string> </installationRemarks> <otherPlatformRequirements> <string language="en">Sound card, Min. RAM: 16Mb, Video card and display: at least 800 X 600 pixels x 256 colors</string> </otherPlatformRequirements> <duration> <duration>00:35:15</duration> <description> <string language="en">Length of time to play simulation</string> </description> </duration> </technical> </aiccLom>

      1. ‌Format

         Label	Technical.Format	LOM Number	4.1
         Definition	Technical datatype(s) (of all the components of) this learning object.
         Data Type	CharacterString 500	Max Number of Occurrences	40
         Values	MIME types based on IANA registration (see RFC2048:1996). Up to 40 different types may be listed for a learning object.
         Comment	Same as LOM.
         Examples	<aiccLom> <technical> <format>video/mpeg</format>

         
         

         ‌<format>text/html</format> </technical> ‌</aiccLom>

      2. ‌Size

         Label	Technical.Size	LOM Number	4.2
         Definition	The size of the digital learning object in bytes.
         Data Type	CharacterString 30	Max Number of Occurrences	1
         Values	A string which may be converted to an integer number.
         Comment	Same as LOM.
         Examples	<aiccLom> <technical> <size>345</size> </technical> </aiccLom>

      3. ‌Location

         Label	Technical.Location	LOM Number	4.3
         Definition	A string that is used to access to this learning object.
         Data Type	CharacterString 1000	Max Number of Occurrences	10
         Values
         Comment	Same as LOM.
         Examples	<aiccLom> <technical> <location>http://www.adlnet.org/content/Asset.jpg</location> </technical> </aiccLom>

      4. ‌Requirement

         Label	Technical.Requirement	LOM Number	4.4
         Definition	The technical capabilities necessary for using this learning object.
         Data Type	Category	Max Number of Occurrences	40
         Values	None
         Comment	A list of requirements, all of which are required to enable the use of the learning object. Each requirement in the list has at least one “orComposite.” If there is only one set of orComposite elements, then that is a requirement. But if there are several alternatives for that requirement, then the list of orComposites is a sublist any one of whose members could satisfy that requirement. Same as LOM.
         Examples	<aiccLom> <technical> <requirement> <orComposite> <type> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>browser</value> </type> <name> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>ms-internet explorer</value> </name> <minimumVersion>5.0</minimumVersion> <maximumVersion>6.0</maximumVersion> </orComposite> </requirement> </technical>

         
         

         </aiccLom>

         1. OrComposite

            Label	Technical.OrComposite	LOM Number	4.4.1
            Definition	Multiple requirement grouped with the logical connector OR.
            Data Type	Category	Max Number of Occurrences	40
            Values	None
            Comment	A list of technical requirements, any one of which may be used to enable the use of the learning object. This category has four children which may be used to describe each requirement. Same as LOM.
            Examples	<aiccLom> <technical> <requirement> <orComposite> <type> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>browser</value> </type> <name> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>ms-internet explorer</value> </name> <minimumVersion>5.0</minimumVersion> <maximumVersion>6.0</maximumVersion> </orComposite> <orComposite> <type> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>browser</value> </type> <name> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>netscape communicator</value> </name> <minimumVersion>4.7.9</minimumVersion> <maximumVersion>5.0</maximumVersion> </orComposite> </requirement> </technical> </aiccLom>

            1. ‌Type

               Label	Technical.OrComposite.Type	LOM Number	4.4.1.1
               Definition	The technology required to use this learning object.
               Data Type	Vocabulary	Max Number of Occurrences	1
               Values	Operating system Browser
               Comment	Same as LOM.
               Examples	<aiccLom> <technical> <requirement> <orComposite> <type> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>browser</value>

               
               

               </type> <name> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>ms-internet explorer</value> </name> <minimumVersion>5.0</minimumVersion> <maximumVersion>6.0</maximumVersion> </orComposite> </requirement> </technical> </aiccLom>

            2. ‌Name

               Label	Technical.OrComposite.Name	LOM Number	4.4.1.2
               Definition	Name of the required technology to use this learning object.
               Data Type	Vocabulary	Max Number of Occurrences	1
               Values	If requirement.orComposite.type = “operating system” pc-dos ms-windows macos unix multi-os none other If requirement.orComposite.type = “browser” any netscape communicator mozilla ms-internet_explorer opera firefox amaya other none
               Comment	AICC modification to vocabulary by addition of other, mozilla, and firefox.
               Examples	<aiccLom> <technical> <requirement> <orComposite> <type> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>browser</value> </type> <name> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>ms-internet explorer</value> </name> <minimumVersion>5.0</minimumVersion> <maximumVersion>6.0</maximumVersion> </orComposite> </requirement> </technical> </aiccLom>

               
               

            3. ‌Minimum Version‌

               Label	Technical.OrComposite.MinimumVersion	LOM Number	4.4.1.3
               Definition	Lowest possible version of the required technology to use this learning object.
               Data Type	CharacterString 30	Max Number of Occurrences	1
               Values
               Comment	Same as LOM.
               Examples	<aiccLom> <technical> <requirement> <orComposite> <type> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>browser</value> </type> <name> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>ms-internet explorer</value> </name> <minimumVersion>5.0</minimumVersion> <maximumVersion>6.0</maximumVersion> </orComposite> </requirement> </technical> </aiccLom>

            4. ‌Maximum Version

               Label	technical.orComposite.maximumVersion	LOM Number	4.4.1.4
               Definition	Lowest possible version of the required technology to use this learning object.
               Data Type	CharacterString 30	Max Number of Occurrences	1
               Values
               Comment	Same as LOM.
               Examples	<aiccLom> <technical> <requirement> <orComposite> <type> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>browser</value> </type> <name> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>ms-internet explorer</value> </name> <minimumVersion>5.0</minimumVersion> <maximumVersion>6.0</maximumVersion> </orComposite> </requirement> </technical> </aiccLom>

      5. ‌Installation Remarks

         Label	technical.installationRemarks	LOM Number	4.5
         Definition	Description of how to install this learning object
         Data Type	LangString 1000	Max Number of Occurrences	1

         
         

         ‌Values
         Comment	Same as LOM.
         Examples	<aiccLom> <technical> <installationRemarks> <string language="en">This activity requires the client browser to have a Macromedia Flash plugin installed.</string> </installationRemarks> </technical> </aiccLom>

      6. ‌Other Platform Requirments

         Label	technical.otherPlatformRequirements	LOM Number	4.6
         Definition	Information about software and hardware requirements
         Data Type	LangString 1000	Max Number of Occurrences	1
         Values
         Comment	Same as LOM.
         Examples	<aiccLom> <technical> <otherPlatformRequirements> <string language="en"> Sound card, Min. RAM 32Mb, Resolution min 1024x768, Min 256 colors </string> </otherPlatformRequirements> </technical> </aiccLom>

      7. ‌Duration

         Label	technical.duration	LOM Number	4.7
         Definition	Time a continuous learning object takes when played at intended speed
         Data Type	TimeSpan	Max Number of Occurrences	1
         Values
         Comment	Same as LOM except for datatype of AICC CMI TimeSpan instead of ISO duration.
         Examples	<aiccLom> <technical> <duration> <!-- Movie will play for 1 hour and 30 minutes --> <duration>01:30:00</duration> <description> <string language="en">Length of time to play movie</string> </description> </duration> </technical> </aiccLom>

         
         

   5. ‌Educational‌

      Label	Educational	LOM Number	5
      Definition	This category describes the key educational or pedagogic characteristics of this learning object.
      Data Type	Category	Max Number of Occurrences	100
      Values
      Comment
      Examples	<aiccLom> <educational> <interactivityType> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>mixed</value> </interactivityType> <learningResourceType> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>figure</value> </learningResourceType> <learningResourceType> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>narrative text</value> </learningResourceType> <interactivityLevel> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>very low</value> </interactivityLevel> <intendedEndUserRole> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>learner</value> </intendedEndUserRole> <difficulty> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>easy</value> </difficulty> <typicalLearningTime> <duration>PT1H30M</duration> <description> <string language="en">Average length of time to experience the activity.</string> </description> </typicalLearningTime> <language>en-US</language> </educational> </aiccLom>

      1. ‌Interactivity Type

         Label	Educational.InteractivityType	LOM Number	5.1
         Definition	The flow of interaction between this resource and the intended user. ---- LOM ---- The interactivity type identifies the predominant mode of learning that is supported by the learning object.
         Data Type	Vocabulary	Max Number of Occurrences	1
         Values	Vocabulary Token	Description
         	active	Active learning is learning by doing. This type is supported by content

         
         

         		‌that directly induces productive action by the learner. An active learning object prompts the learner for semantically meaningful input or for some other kind of productive action or decision, not necessarily performed within the learning object's framework. Active documents include simulations, questionnaires, and exercises.
         	expositive	Expositive learning is passive learning. This occurs when the learner's job mainly consists of absorbing the content exposed to him (generally through text, images or sound). An expositive learning object displays information but does not prompt the learner for any semantically meaningful input. Expositive documents include essays, video clips, all kinds of graphical material, and hypertext documents.
         	mixed	Mixed corresponds to a learning resource with both active and expositive segments in it.
         Comment	Same as LOM with augmented definition and vocabulary descriptions.
         Examples	<aiccLom> <educational> <interactivityType> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>mixed</value> </interactivityType> <learningResourceType> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>figure</value> </learningResourceType> <learningResourceType> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>narrative text</value> </learningResourceType> <interactivityLevel> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>very low</value> </interactivityLevel> <intendedEndUserRole> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>learner</value> </intendedEndUserRole> <difficulty> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>easy</value> </difficulty> <typicalLearningTime> <duration>PT1H30M</duration> <description> <string language="en">Average length of time to experience the activity.</string> </description> </typicalLearningTime> <language>en-US</language> </educational> </aiccLom>

      2. ‌Learning Resource Type

         Label	Educational.LearningResourceType	LOM Number	5.2
         Definition	Specific kind of learning object.
         Data Type	Vocabulary	Max Number of Occurrences	10

         
         

         Values	Vocabulary Tokens	Description
         	exercise	A maneuver, operation, or drill carried out for training and discipline
         	simulation	Training Activity that replicates real life situations in an artificial environment. Students perform as if the activities were occurring in real life.
         	questionnaire	A set of questions that are not used as a performance evaluation for a learner.
         	diagram	A drawing that shows arrangement and relations
         	figure	A diagram or pictorial illustration
         	graph	A collection of coordinates to satisfy a given relation
         	index	A list of some specified data (as author, subject, or keyword)
         	slide	An illustration or photograph on a transparent medium that may be projected onto a screen for viewing.
         	table	A systematic arrangement of data usually in rows and columns for ready reference
         	narrative text	The textual representation of an event or story
         	exam	‌A collection of assessment items which are used to determine a learner’s proficiency.
         	experiment	An operation or procedure carried out under controlled conditions.
         	problem statement
         	self assessment	A set of questions used by a learner to determine his own level of performance.
         	lecture	A discourse given before an audience or class for instruction
         	collection	A set of objects with no specified relationship between them.
         	question	An assessment item. A unit of assessment.
         	example	One that is representative of all of a group or type
         	lesson	A unit of instruction of arbitrary length and size.
         	video	A motion sequence recorded from reality.
         	animation	A motion sequence generated artificially.
         	audio	Sound recording
         	graphic	An illustration or photograph.
         	question_ bank	A collection of questions any one or more of which may be used to populate exams.
         Comment	AICC added definitions to vocabulary elements. AICC added collection, question, example, lesson, video, animation, audio, graphic, question_bank to the vocabulary.
         Examples	<aiccLom> <educational> <interactivityType> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>mixed</value> </interactivityType> <learningResourceType> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>figure</value> </learningResourceType> <learningResourceType> <source>AICCv1.0</source> <value>example</value> </learningResourceType> <interactivityLevel> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>very low</value> </interactivityLevel>

         
         

         ‌<intendedEndUserRole> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>learner</value> </intendedEndUserRole> <difficulty> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>easy</value> </difficulty> <typicalLearningTime> <duration>PT1H30M</duration> <description> <string language="en">Average length of time to experience the activity.</string> </description> </typicalLearningTime> <language>en-US</language> </educational> </aiccLom>

      3. Interactivity Level

         Label	Educational.InteractivityLevel	LOM Number	5.3
         Definition	This element shall define the degree of interactivity between the end user and this resource. ---- LOM ---- The degree of interactivity that characterizes this learning object. Interactivity in this context refers to the degree to which the learner can influence the aspect or behavior of the learning object .
         Data Type	Vocabulary	Max Number of Occurrences	1
         Values	Vocabulary Tokens	Description
         	none	Simple delivery of information to students. The student acts solely as the receiver of information.
         	very low	Provision of pre-defined links for students to explore. The student makes simple responses to instructional cues.
         	low	Involves computer mediated communication. The student makes a variety of responses using varied techniques in response to instructional cues.
         	medium	Self-contained instructional modules available on WWW. The student makes a variety of responses using varied techniques in response to instructional cues.

         • syllabus, class notes, assignments, etc.

         • allows for material delivery locally or at a distance;

         • all web courses implemented at this level.

         • outside resources related to current topic;

         • simple exploration of outside sites; required instructional activities at specified sites.

         • primarily text-based interaction;

         • on-line interaction between students and instructor;

         • asynchronous communication:

         • use of listservs and newsgroups;

         • synchronous communication

         • internet Relay Chat (IRC)

         • web-based course management tools;

         • available for individual access or downloading;

         • use of authoring systems with WWW.

         
         

         	‌high	Student synthesis and creation of WWW resources; Instructor provides some instruction on HTML tools. The student makes a variety of responses using varied techniques in response to instructional cues.
         	very high	Text-based and visual instructional environments accesible simultaneously by multiple users. The student is directly involved in a life-like set of complex cues and responses.
         Comment	AICC provided descriptions and added "none" to the LOM vocabulary. Note that feedback and interactivity are two different concepts. For example, a free- play simulation could be very interactive, with no instructional feedback.
         Examples	<aiccLom> <educational> <interactivityType> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>mixed</value> </interactivityType> <learningResourceType> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>figure</value> </learningResourceType> <learningResourceType> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>narrative text</value> </learningResourceType> <interactivityLevel> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>very low</value> </interactivityLevel> <intendedEndUserRole> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>learner</value> </intendedEndUserRole> <difficulty> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>easy</value> </difficulty> <typicalLearningTime> <duration>PT1H30M</duration> <description> <string language="en">Average length of time to experience the activity.</string> </description> </typicalLearningTime> <language>en-US</language> </educational> </aiccLom>

         • student creation options:

         • individual representation of course information;

         • location of external course-related resources.

         • expands the level of potential interaction;

         • allows for manipulation of instructional variables;

         • simulations on the web;

         • virtual reality

         
         

      4. ‌Semantic Density

         Label

         Educational.InteractivityLevel

         LOM Number

         5.4

         
         

         ‌Definition
         Data Type		Max Number of Occurrences	1
         Values
         Comment	Not Used by the AICC.
         Examples

      5. ‌Intended End User Role

         Label	Educational.IntendedEndUserRole	LOM Number	5.5
         Definition	Principal user(s) for which this resource was designed, most dominant first.
         Data Type	Vocabulary	Max Number of Occurrences	10
         Values	Vocabulary Token	Description
         	teacher	uses the object to educate
         	trainer	AICC addition: uses the object to conduct instruction for a particular skill or knowledge
         	author	A person or group that originates or creates the content.
         	learner	a learner can fulfill two roles as an end user: 1) a recipient of packaged learning events; and 2) an end user of an object(s) whereas the leaner is responsible to self-identify skills and respective objects that they need to master for a specific learning event. In this role the Learner will search on metadata (e.g., skill level, interactivity level, learning outcome, assessment, etc.) to assist them in identifying the objects that they need in order to build and sequence their learning event.
         	manager	oversees the development process, life-cycle maintenance, acquisition, and/or delivery of an object(s).
         	instructional_designer	AICC addition: designs instructional and cognitive strategies to support the core content of a learning object so that learning occurs.
         	developer	AICC addition: uses authoring tools to produce the final deliverable.
         	media_developer	AICC addition: uses software tools to create various media types: graphics, 3D environments, animations, video, sound, etc.
         	programmer	AICC addition: anyone who writes code.
         	technical_writer	AICC addition: creates or publishes the technical content for a learning object.
         Comment	This is different than an audience. An audience analysis is an ISD function that determines the characteristics of the average learner consuming the instructional content; whereas the intended end user is the person(s) using the reusable object for a specific purpose. The user may be a learner in the case of an assignable unit, but an author or developer may use an asset when developing courseware and a manager may use the courseware syllabus for documentation purposes. AICC added trainer, instructional_designer, developer, media_developer, programmer, and technical_writer to the vocabulary.
         Examples	<aiccLom> <educational> <interactivityType> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>mixed</value> </interactivityType> <learningResourceType> <source>LOMv1.0</source> <value>figure</value> </learningResourceType>

         
         

         <learningResourceType>

         <source>LOMv1.0</source>

         <value>narrative text</value>

         </learningResourceType>

         <interactivityLevel>

         <source>LOMv1.0</source>

         <value>very low</value>

         </interactivityLevel>

         <intendedEndUserRole>

         <source>LOMv1.0</source>

         <value>learner</value>

         </intendedEndUserRole>

         <difficulty>

         <source>LOMv1.0</source>

         <value>easy</value>

         </difficulty>

         <typicalLearningTime>

         <duration>PT1H30M</duration>

         <description>

         <string language="en">Average length of time to experience the activity.</string>

         </description>

         </typicalLearningTime>

         <language>en-US</language>

         </educational>

         </aiccLom>