Welcome to the TLA Toolbox Discussion Forum!

[Henry Ryng]

This forum topic is dedicated to the collaborative development, critique, and evolution of TLA Toolbox ( tlatoolbox.com ) —a platform designed to operationalize the Total Learning Architecture related specifications through practical implementation of competency-based learning systems.

Our Mission Here:

• Critique and evolve the TLA Toolbox feature set based on real-world usage
• Offered as a test bed to work out concepts with the evolving IEEE P9274.2.1 (xAPI Profiles) and the reopened IEEE 1484.20.3 (SCD) working groups
• Explore compatibility between IEEE 1484.20.3 (Shareable Competency Definitions), IEEE P9274.2.1 (xAPI Profiles), IEEE 9274.1.1-2023 (xAPI base standard), IEEE P2997 (Enterprise Learner Record), and related TLA specifications
• Document findings that inform standards development and reveal interoperability challenges
• Share best practices for competency framework design, xAPI profile implementation, and credential ecosystems

Current Pilot Testing:We're actively iterating on the IEEE LTSC/ICICLE Competencies, Credentials and Curriculum (CCC) SIG Learning Engineering Competency Framework. Your feedback on the implementation, data models, user experience, and standards alignment is invaluable.

With respect and acknowledgment of the contributions of: This work builds on the pioneering efforts of:

• Jim Goodell – IEEE LTSC Chair, driving SCD & competency framework standards
• Shelly Blake-Plock (Yet Analytics) – Architecting TLA ecosystems and practical innovation
• Jodi Lis – Leading the CCC SIG and championing accessible competency tools
• Andy Johnson – ADL Specs Manager, stewarding xAPI/cmi5/TLA specifications
• Bill McDonald – Establishing foundations from AICC/SCORM through cmi5
• Kevin Owens – Advancing TLA competency thought leadership
• Michael Jay – Cultivating learning engineering communities

Getting Started:

• Browse existing discussions to see what's being explored
• Share your experiences, questions, and suggestions
• Report bugs, propose features, or challenge design decisions
• Connect your work to broader standards conversations

Important Note: This forum operates on a separate authentication system from tlatoolbox.com. You'll need to create a forum account at discuss.tlaworks.com to post and participate in discussions.

Together, we're implementing these emerging standards in practice—surfacing real-world insights to help refine specifications and encourage broader adoption. Your participation helps bridge the gap between standards development and practical implementation.