Re-using digital objects in Moodle

Abstract or Summary

This presentation focused on re-using digital objects within the Moodle (Learning Management System) LMS. It explored how the Open Source Learning Object Repository (OSLOR) project, funded by Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) of New Zealand, approached the process of defining, describing, storing and sharing digital objects. There was an interactive demonstration of how the functionality of the glossary tool was modified to store, retrieve, describe and share digital resources. After this demonstration an overview of how the modifications, called Xchange, can, and has been, applied by tutors, institutions and learners.