Resources are curated educational materials that support the learning process. You can design resource content from many sources: documents, media files, URLs, and custom HTML pages. They can be provided to learners as stand-alone materials or can be associated with courses as either the primary content (Self-study Delivery Type) or supplemental content (eLearning, Classroom, or Assessment delivery types.)
Some key points:
This document provides an overview and how-to instructions on the following topics:
All LMS users can search available resources by clicking Resources > Search Resources from the left navigation menu of the Classic Home page or from the Navigation page Resources icon. Search results can be filtered by Keyword, Type, or Category. As with all LMS search pages, click Search using blank criteria to return a list of all active Resources. Results, as shown below, offer the option to launch the resource under the Action column (if applicable). To edit the resource, click the Resource Name link.
Users can also select Resources > Search Categories to reveal a list of resource groupings and their category descriptions, along with the search option.
Portal Administrators can build a resource catalog customized to their training needs by uploading content (e.g. PDFs, Word, Excel, MP4, WAV) to the LMS and/or providing links to objects such as websites, videos, and more. These educational materials can then be shared with the student community via the searchable resource library, links from specific courses, or “Quick Links” under the left navigation menu.
To create a new entry, click Resources > Add Resource from the left navigation menu. Here are the key parameters that appear on the Add Resource form. Note that asterisks (*) in the form indicate a required field. The example shows a “File” type resource addition.
Refer to the option below based on the Type selected.
Click Submit to save the entry.
Portal Administrators can edit a resource and provide replacement content as needed. From the Administration menu, select Resources > Search Resources, conduct your search, and click on the Resource Name of the item you want to update.
The Resource Details page includes a “Details” tab, which displays read-only information, and a “General Information” tab, which allows you to edit.
For File type resources, you have the option to Replace Document by selecting Yes and uploading a new file. Links and Pages can also be updated.
Click Submit to save changes.