Introduction to Learning Object Repository

Utilize common Learning File Types within Elentra

 

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Learning Object Repository Overview

The Learning Object Repository allows users to store links, SCORM, and TinCan learning modules and allow them to be accessed and used directly in Elentra.

Warning: For best results, we recommend using the TinCan (xapi) file type, which is most compatible with the Elentra's supporting Gradebook and Event Resource Analytics features. SCORM and URL file types are also supported in the Learning Object Repository module, but do not have the same functionality as TinCan files. By using xapi, the files are highly configurable to allow for customizable tracking of module completion features such as quizzes and other content; the data of which will be automatically transmitted into Elentra for tracking and viewing purposes. 

 

SCORM files and URLs can be uploaded as learning objects and opened with their content loading and acting as expected, from a student user's perspective. However, there are limited usage metrics that can be obtained from these file types.  As such, in the Event Resource Analytics for the connected learning objects, these files:

  • Can only track the learner's # of attempts and, completion percentage
  • Do not track quiz scores or time tracking
  • Do not track quiz question responses by learners
  • The gradebook connection is not supported by these file types

For the best experience using learning objects connected to a learning event and gradebook assessment, we recommend using the TinCan (xapi) file type.

 

Multiple user types can access the learning object repository, but only users with administrator role permissions can add learning objects. Depending on which other features of Elentra your instance has enabled, Learning Objects might appear on the user's tab menu or it might appear under the 'More' tab. Currently, all learning objects added to the system will be available to all users (you can set a viewable time for an object to restrict users' access to the object).
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Permissions

Create & Manage Learning Objects:
Medtech: Admin
Staff: Admin
Add Learning Objects to Learning Events:
Medtech: Admin
Staff: Admin
Staff: PCoordinator:
Faculty: Admin
Faculty: Director (if permissioned to the course associated with the learning event)
Faculty: Lecturer (if added to the event as a teacher)
Resident: Lecturer (if added to the event as a teacher)
View the Learning Object Repository:
All profiles
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Pre-Conditions

In order to use all features of the Learning Object Repository module, the following components must be built within Elentra:

  1. Set up your Organization (all the following steps are required per Organization).
  2. A published Scorm/TinCan file, or link to upload.
  3. A learning event to attach the Learning Object to. 
  4. (Optional) A gradebook assessment to connect student assessment results from the Learning Object into Elentra. 
  5. (Optional) A screenshot for the display image for the file.
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Database Settings 

 
Database Setting
Use
Default Status
lor_objective_tagging
This defines whether or not you allow admin users to assign curriculum objectives to objects in the Learning Object Repository. ON