Would you like to create interactive learning materials? Do you want to package your existing learning material to SCORM standard? Do you have images, audio or video clips that can be reused in learning materials?
This section offers you with access to a number of tools and resources to manage and create online learning materials. It also offers you the ability to store and share online materials in a single place.
Learn more about creating and contributing resources by clicking on the FAQ's below
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Getting started with creating e-Learning resources
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How do I start creating resources?
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Do I need to login to create resources?
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Can I create learning resources using other content authoring/ editing tools?
Yes you can create new resources using tools other than the ones available on this site. Please feel free to Contact Us if you have any feedback about the tools.
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Getting started with contributing e-Learning resources
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Do I need to login to contribute resources?
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What kind of resources can I contribute to the e-Learning repository?
You can contribute 3 main types of resources
- Single Files - this could include a single word document such as a lesson plan, a Power Point presentation, image, video/audio clips or even a web page.
- Content Packages – This includes IMS and SCORM compliant packages. The purpose of a content package is that resources can be easily exchanged and moved between programs, facilitating easier delivery, reuse and sharing of materials. One of the main strengths of NHS Shared Learning is that you can import and export content packages.
- Web Resources – If you discover a website that could be a useful learning and teaching resource, you can simply contribute the web address to this portal just like all other resources within the repository.
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Who can contribute to the e-Learning repository
All users with an e-Library ATHENS username and password can contribute to the e-Learning repository i.e. all NHS staff and parter agencies – e.g. in local authority, voluntary and education sectors .
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Are the resources in this website linked to the Knowledge and Skills Framework?
Yes, Learning and CPD area of The Knowledge Network aims to support your personal and professional development planning through mapping most learning resources to the Dimensions of the Knowledge and Skills Framework.
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What about Quality Assurance?
To provide high quality learning resources, all content in the e-Learning repository is subject to a quality assurance process. Resources accepted for the repository undergo a defined resource workflow before they are published for users.
A Quality assurance checklist has been designed to assist contributors and cataloguers in evaluating learning objects/ resources and online courses before they upload and publish resources within the e-Learning repository. It is the responsibility of both the contributor and the cataloguer to perform Quality assurance as per the criteria defined in the checklist.
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We already have got a learning management system to host our e-Learning materials. Why do we contribute to the e-Learning repository?
The e-Learning respository offers a channel for the e-Learning network to publicise and to share their works. It helps raise awareness to e-Learning objects that already exists and which take a great deal of valuable time and effort to develop, and also allows sharing of good practices. It also reduces duplication of efforts within the NHS.
Learning and CPD area within the Knowledge Network supports easy discovery and reuse of e-Learning resources and help keeps content development and/or procurement costs down.
