The Learning Object Repository (LOR)

The Learning Object Repository (LOR) is an online library of resources that have been created and shared by various units across the campus. These resources can be easily imported into online course sites without the need to download and re-upload them. The LOR can contain a wide range of objects such as quizzes, presentations, images, videos, and other types of documents or files. It is accessed from within mycourselink sites, making the process of importing resources seamless and efficient.

Importing resources from the LOR has several benefits:

  • streamlines the workflow by eliminating the need to download and re-upload material.
  • allows for customizability, as objects can be adapted to suit the specific needs of the course.
  • importing a dynamic link ensures the resource is always the most up-to-date version.
Steps For Finding and Importing an Object to a Course Site

Follow these steps if you know the file name of the object you want to import to your course. If you are not sure of the name of the object, or if you simply want to browse all available objects, refer to the Steps To Browse for an Object to Import to a Course Site that follows this section.

  1. Open your course site.
  2. Click to Content.
  3. Select the module that you would like to add the object to.
  4. Click Upload/Create > Add Object From LoR.
    Step 4 Screenshot
  5. Type EXACT NAME OF OBJECT in the Search For box then click Search.
    Step 5 Screenshot
  6. Select the radio button beside the object name then click Next.
    Step 6 Screenshot
  7. Leave Dynamic Link to Newest Version* selected and click Next again.
    Step 7 Screenshot
  8. Click Create Topic. After completing the import process, the file will appear under the module you’ve selected in Step 3.

* Note: Content imported as dynamic links cannot be edited. Select the Copy as Content option in step 7 to download and edit an object.

Steps To Browse for an Object to Import to a Course Site

Follow these steps to explore all objects in the different repositories.

  1. Open your course site.
  2. Click to Content.
  3. Select the module that you would like to add the object to.
  4. Click Upload/Create > Add Object From LoR.
    Step 4 Screenshot
  5. Click Show Repositories. All repositories will be selected by default.
    Step 5 Screenshot
  6. Uncheck repositories to exclude them from your search results.
  7. Click Search. A list of all objects from the selected repositories will appear.
  8. Select the radio button beside the object name then click Next.
    Step 8 Screenshot
  9. Leave Dynamic Link to Newest Version* selected and click Next again.
    Step 9 Screenshot
  10. Click Create Topic. After completing the import process, the file will appear under the module you’ve selected in Step 3.

* Note: Content imported as dynamic links cannot be edited. Select the Copy as Content option in step 9 to download and edit an object.

If you require assistance importing content from the learning object repository, please contact the Teaching Commons at mycourselink@lakeheadu.ca