This new feature will be available from 3rd April 2025. Currently only Documents can be included in the Learning Object Repository. Only System Administrators have the ability to add content to the Learning Object Repository, however Instructors can add items to their courses.
The Learning Object Repository enables the development of a bank of resources which can be reused in any course by any instructor. This is particularly useful for institutional materials such as policies and procedures such as those covering AI usage, misconduct and assessment. If an object in the repository is updated, this is automatically updated in the courses if these are still open. This does not apply to courses which have been completed and closed.
Creating new Learning Object Repository Documents (Systems Administrators)
To add a new Learning Object, Click on Tools on the left-hand panel and click on Learning Object Repository.
The repository window will open:
To create a new object, click the Create button. To edit an existing object, click the ellipses and click Edit. There is a search bar to help locate items at the top.
For more information on adding content to Documents see the following help page on Structuring Content.
Copying Items into the Learning Object Repository (Systems Administrators)
To copy items which exist in your courses to the Learning Object Repository from your existing courses so that they can be shared, click the ellipses at the top of the screen next to the Create button and choose Copy Item. Navigate to the through the course folder structure to the Document you wish to copy, put a tick in the box next to the item and click Copy. The item will then be copied to the Learning Object Repository.
Please ensure that all objects are clearly labelled so they can easily be found using the search feature.
Using Items from the Learning Object Repository in a Course (Instructors)
To include an item from the Learning Object Repository in a course, click on the purple + sign to add a new item and select Learning Object Repository.
Items are listed in alphabetical order. Tick the items you wish to use, these will appear on the right-hand side of the screen. When you are finished selecting items, click the Insert Object(s) button at the bottom of the screen.
You can also search for items by typing the name into the search box.
The Document will then be copied into your course. Ensure you check it is available for the students.