Advantages Of Using A Learning Object Repository Integrated With An LMS

Most Learning Management Systems (LMS) are not integrated with a LOR. This requires educators to take an additional step of logging onto an external site or resource to do searches and evaluate lessons and learning objects. Schools that sign up to use the IQity Learning Object Repository and its integrated learning management system reduce the time needed to develop courses.

Schools greatly reduce course development time by using a Learning Object Repository (LOR) integrated with a learning management system. To show the time savings, let's examine how to implement a learning object in a non-integrated scenario.

Adding a Learning Object into an LMS Not Integrated with a LOR

You are putting together an online course and you find a perfect learning object while searching the online LOR, Merlot. How do you get the lesson or object into your LMS?

In this case, we're using an online Learning Object delivered via the web.

STEP 1: You must first copy the URL of the Learning Object into your clipboard or save the exact URL somehow.

The method for placing the learning object in your LMS depends on the specific LMS you use. In this case, we're using Angel, a stand-alone LMS, and Merlot, a stand-alone LOR. Later you'll see how much easier it is to use an integrated LOR/LMS like IQity.

STEP 2: To add the Learning Object, you need to click the "Add Content" link on the LMS' content page.

STEP 3: You must then select the word Link on the "Create an Item" page

STEP 4: You will then need to input the pertinent information in the fields provided:
- Title of the Link (in this case, we're using a forest simulation)
- Then enter a Subtitle
- Using the pulldown menu, select whether you want the link to display in the same window, a new window, a parent window, or the top window
- Last, you must paste the URL of the Learning Object into the Link URL field.

Adding a Learning Object into an Integrated LMS

By using IQity's Learning Suite, educators have access to learning objects (in REACTOR) without leaving their online classroom (LMS) environment. This saves a great deal of time because educators no longer must exit their LMS to search, sort and evaluate learning objects in a separate system.

Easy Implementation of Learning Objects

Adding a learning object from REACTOR to the IQity Learning Suite is easy because REACTOR is fully integrated with the IQity Learning Management system. You easily place the learning object in your IQity course using IQity's simple Drag and Drop feature. This allows for rapid course development.

REACTOR's searchable Learning Object Repository includes thousands of evaluated learning objects that match your learning goals. Each is already aligned to state standards, which makes educators' jobs easier and speeds up online course development time considerably.

Why add hours to your workload by using a stand-alone Learning Object Repository, when you can save implementation time with IQity's REACTOR & LMS?

With IQity, schools receive access to an extensive Learning Object Repository integrated with a Learning Management System,, an online live interactive classroom webcasting tool, and practice tools aligned with state standards to prepare their students for state graduation tests. IQity's Learning Management System gives you all four seamlessly integrated tools in one superior design. Sign up for an online demonstration, guided by one of our e-learning experts.