If you’ve set your course lectures to prevent fast-forwarding but noticed that users can still skip ahead in a SCORM lecture video, you might be wondering why that happens. Let’s take a closer look at how video playback control works in SCORM content and what you can do to manage it effectively.
Understanding the Scenario
You may have a course that includes a lecture containing video content. The lecture setting “Fast forward through video lectures” is set to “Deny”, ensuring that learners must watch each video in its entirety.
However, during testing, you might find that users can still fast-forward through the video when it’s part of a SCORM package.
Why This Happens
This behavior is expected. The “Fast forward through video lectures” setting applies only to standard video lectures—that is, video files uploaded directly to the platform.
When a lecture includes a SCORM package, the playback and interaction settings are controlled by the SCORM file itself. This means that restrictions such as fast-forward prevention need to be configured within the SCORM authoring tool before the package is uploaded.
What You Can Do
If you’d like to ensure that users cannot fast-forward through videos inside a SCORM lecture:
Open the SCORM package in your authoring tool.
Locate the video playback or navigation control settings.
Configure these settings to restrict fast-forwarding or skipping.
Re-publish and upload the updated SCORM package to the platform.
For more detailed guidance on how to adjust these settings, consider reaching out to your authoring tool’s support team, as they can provide specific steps tailored to the tool you’re using.
Best Practice
To have complete control over video playback restrictions, always set these preferences within your SCORM authoring tool before uploading the content. This approach guarantees that your learners experience the content according to your desired playback and navigation rules.