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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.  


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==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"
 
[[File:Merlotrepo.png]]
 
* 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] )
 
 
 
==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.
 
[[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"

Merlotrepo.png

  • 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.

Merlotfilepicker.png