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==What is an IMS content package?==
 
IMS is a body which helps define technical standards for various things, including e-learning material. The [http://www.imsglobal.org/content/packaging/ IMS Content Packaging specification] makes it possible to store chunks of material in a standard format which can be re-used in different systems, without having to convert the material into new formats.
IMS is a body which helps define technical standards for various things, including e-learning material. The [http://www.imsglobal.org/content/packaging/ IMS Content Packaging specification] makes it possible to store chunks of material in a standard format which can be re-used in different systems, without having to convert the material into new formats.


The IMS content package in Moodle 1.6 enables such content packages to be uploaded and included in Moodle courses. There are various options for displaying content in a pop-up window, with a navigation menu or buttons etc. In addition, the resource type supports an optional repository, enabling content packages to be shared between courses.
The IMS content package in Moodle enables such content packages to be uploaded and included in Moodle courses. There are various options for displaying content with a navigation menu or buttons etc.
 
==IMS content package repository==
 
The IMS content package repository enables access to a repository of IMS and SCORM packages within Moodle.
 
Using the repository will save disk space (and any corresponding backup resources if you copy the filesystem as part of your backup strategy) compared to uploading content packages directly into a course. The repository only needs an unzipped copy of the package, whereas within a course there will be the unzipped copy, plus two zipped copies just taking up space.
 
===Using the repository===
 
The repository is disabled by default. It may be enabled as follows:
 
# Find repository_config.php in ''moodle/mod/resource/type/ims'' and change <code>$CFG->repositoryactivate = false;</code> to <code>$CFG->repositoryactivate = true</code>
# Create a folder named ''ims_repository'' in the webroot or somewhere underneath your webroot.
# Change <code>$CFG->repository = "C:/public/www/html/ims_repository";</code> to point to this folder on your file system
# If your ims_repository is not located directly in your webroot, edit <code>$CFG->repositorywebroot = "/ims_repository";</code> to point to the location of your repository.
 
Content packages should be extracted to the folder ''ims_repository''.
 
To use a repository package in a course:
# Create/edit an IMS CP resource.
# Click the "Browse repository" button, opening a window listing the packages in ''ims_repository''. If you can't see your content package, check it's in the right directory and has been unzipped.
# Find your package in the list and click Deploy, and you get a chance to preview the resource. Close the window.
# Click the "Browse repository" button again, and then and Choose the package.
# Save your IMS CP resource.


To enable the use of repository from SCORM activities, the configuration strings mentioned above must be inserted in config.php file.
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==See also==
==How is it set up?==
#With the editing turned on in a course, choose IMS Content package from the activity chooser.
#Give it a name and, if required, a description, checking the box if you want the description displayed on the course page.
#In Content, upload your package.
#Expand the other settings to specify the options you want and save and return to course.


* [http://www.nln.ac.uk/?p=Moodle NLN Materials - Support: Using the NLN Materials in Moodle]
==More information==


Using Moodle forum discussions:
* [[IMS content package module settings|IMS content package settings]]
* [http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=31011 New resource type: IMS CP]
* [[IMS content package FAQ]]
* [http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=86101 What is an IMS package?]
* [http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=48684 Trying to add NLN Materials via IMS CP]


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Latest revision as of 12:22, 17 September 2020

What is an IMS content package?

IMS is a body which helps define technical standards for various things, including e-learning material. The IMS Content Packaging specification makes it possible to store chunks of material in a standard format which can be re-used in different systems, without having to convert the material into new formats.

The IMS content package in Moodle enables such content packages to be uploaded and included in Moodle courses. There are various options for displaying content with a navigation menu or buttons etc.

IMSContentP.png

How is it set up?

  1. With the editing turned on in a course, choose IMS Content package from the activity chooser.
  2. Give it a name and, if required, a description, checking the box if you want the description displayed on the course page.
  3. In Content, upload your package.
  4. Expand the other settings to specify the options you want and save and return to course.

More information

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