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The Merlot.org repository enables users to copy files from Merlot into Moodle. | The Merlot.org repository enables users to copy files from Merlot into Moodle. | ||
− | + | ==Enabling the Merlot.org repository (admin settings)== | |
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+ | * Go to ''Settings > Site administration > Plugins > Repositories > Manage Repositories''; | ||
+ | * Select from the drop down next to Merlot.org "Enabled and visible" | ||
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+ | [[File:Merlotrepo.png]] | ||
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+ | * Click on "Settings" and give it a customised name (not essential) | ||
+ | *Add your license key (which may be obtained from here [http://www.merlot.org/merlot/signWebServicesForm.htm] ) | ||
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+ | ==Using the Merlot.org repository== | ||
+ | *In your course with the editing turned on, select Add a resource>URL | ||
+ | *Click "Choose link" next to the ''External URL'' box. | ||
+ | *The Merlot.org repository will be available as a link to search for content. | ||
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+ | [[File:Merlotfilepicker.png]] |
Revision as of 18:24, 18 October 2011
The Merlot.org repository enables users to copy files from Merlot into Moodle.
Enabling the Merlot.org repository (admin settings)
- Go to Settings > Site administration > Plugins > Repositories > Manage Repositories;
- Select from the drop down next to Merlot.org "Enabled and visible"
- Click on "Settings" and give it a customised name (not essential)
- Add your license key (which may be obtained from here [1] )
Using the Merlot.org repository
- In your course with the editing turned on, select Add a resource>URL
- Click "Choose link" next to the External URL box.
- The Merlot.org repository will be available as a link to search for content.