An IMS content package is a collection of files which are packaged according to an agreed standard so they can be reused in different systems. The IMS content package module enables such content packages to be uploaded as a zip file and added to a course as a resource.
Content is usually displayed over several pages, with navigation between the pages. There are various options for displaying content in a pop-up window, with a navigation menu or buttons etc.
An IMS content package may be used for presenting multimedia content and animations.
Step 1. Login and enter into the relevant course
Step 2. Click the Course Administration (cog icon) on the right-hand-side
Step 3. Select Turn editing on
Step 4. Select “Add an activity or resource” from the relevant section
Step 5. Select “IMS Content Package” from the pop-up box.
Step 6. Select “Add”
Step 7. This is a required field for you to enter the name of the IMS content package in the Name textbox.
Step 8. Enter the relevant description details for the IMS content package and enable the description if required on the course page
Step 9. Content Setup.
Options |
Description |
Package file |
Add the file to be used as the package. This file must be a zip file. |
Archive packages |
There are seven options available for the archive packages:
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Step 10. Common module settings Setup.
Options |
Description |
Availability |
The availability option permits students to view and access IMS content resources |
ID number |
The ID number can be entered to reference the same ID number from a third party package especially resources |
Step 11. The Restrict access settings
Teachers may restrict students from accessing IMS content based upon a set of conditions. These conditions may be based on whether an activity has been completed or not, date restrictions when assignments can commence, a specified grade to be achieved, a certain user profile or a set of nested restrictions based on the above settings.
https://support.ecreators.com.au/hc/en-us/articles/360000490215-How-to-setup-Restrict-Access
Step 12. Activity completion setup
Options |
Description |
Completion tracking |
There are three options available:
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Require view |
Enable this option if you require students to view an activity to complete it |
Expect completed on |
If date and time restrictions are placed to submit the book, then select the Enable field. |
Step 13. Tags Setup
Tags will allow students and teachers to connect to other courses and content being offered.
Step 14. Competencies Setup
Competencies will not be available unless they have been set up at a course level. Administrators can set up competency frameworks and add competencies within the framework. Teachers can also add competencies to courses and course activities.
Options |
Description |
Course competencies |
Course competencies allows you to search for competencies that you’d like to link to this activity. |
Upon activity completion |
There are four options to select once an activity has been completed. Do nothing, attached evidence, send for review or complete the competency. |
Step 15. Click Save and return to course.
The activity that has been created will now be displayed in the section where you selected ‘Add an activity or resource’.