As xAPI has gained increased adoption across the industry, challenges have emerged as we have seen inconsistencies in both the expression and structure of xAPI data generated from a wide variety of tools and sources. While the xAPI profile specification was designed to define and standardize the data structure, more support and definition is needed on how to apply xAPI profiles for specific use cases. In practice, many organizations are developing their own unique approaches without any consistency in xAPI usage that can be re-purposed for a larger audience.           

In this session you'll hear about the research conducted for updating xAPI profiles, as well as the beginning framework of a repeatable methodology for anyone attempting to put xAPI profiles into practice. We'll share actionable recommendations on how to implement xAPI profiles to ensure conformance and consistency across the implementation spec. This session will be helpful for those who are considering the investment and technical application of xAPI profiles in their organization.

In this session, you will learn:

• Targeted development tips and techniques for creating xAPI profiles     
• How to ensure conformance and consistency in your xAPI usage          
• How to apply xAPI profiles to specific use cases           
• Recommendations on how to put xAPI profiles into practice

Audience:

Developers, managers    

Technology discussed:

xAPI, eLearning standards (xAPI, cmi5), learning analytics