Managing content

LMS is not primarily a content management system but it does offer a range of ways to import, export and manage the digital content of any kind to enable and support learning. The following links will provide more information:

  • Working with files – how to upload files and folders to LMS.
  • Repositories – how to import content into LMS from external storage sites like Flickr, Youtube, Google docs etc.
  • Portfolios – how to export content from LMS into external portfolios.
  • Working with media – how best to upload and display images, sound, video, and embedded content.
  • Data formats – formats for downloading data such as logs, assignment submissions, quiz results and feedback responses.
  • Document converters – plugins for converting uploaded assignment submissions to PDF format for instructors to annotate.
  • Filters – how to display links, media players, Maths symbols, emoticons and more.
  • Licenses – how to display and choose an appropriate license for your files.
  • Plagiarism prevention – how to check users’ submitted work is not copied.