Add SCORM, IMS, and NLN Content

Overview

The processes for adding SCORM, IMS or NLN are generally the same. Interaction options for navigation, Gradebook options, and content options are set at this time.

Add SCORM Content

The table below details the fields on the Add and Modify SCORM Content pages.

 

Field

Description

Required Information

Title

Select a name that best describes the content.

Add Content Package

Browse to select a SCORM package to add. This option only appears on the Add SCORM Content page.

Name of Link

The default link name is Click to Launch. Rename this on the Modify SCORM Content page.

Text

Add instructions or other text on the Modify SCORM Content page.

Interactions Options

Navigation Control Type

If Choice is selected, the viewer can use a left navigation menu to select which content to view. If Flow is selected, the left navigation menu does not appear and the viewer must use the Next and Previous buttons to view content sequentially.

Gradebook Options

Add Gradebook Item

Select Yes to add a Gradebook Item to the Gradebook for the content item. The name will be the name of the package and may be modified and managed from the Gradebook once added.

Points Possible

Enter the points possible for this item. If nothing is entered, the item will be given 0 points possible. This and other Gradebook item properties can be modified and managed from the Gradebook.

Track Attempt Details

Select Yes to be able to view user interaction with the content, such as total viewing time and question responses. From the Modify Grade page, click the View button to see the Attempt Details.

First Attempt Only

If  Yes is selected for First Attempt Only, attempt details will only display for the first time the user accesses the content. If the user does not go through the whole package, subsequent attempts will not be tracked. Leaving this value as No will always show the last attempt data. This setting is for tracking data only; it does not restrict how often the content can be viewed by the user.

Content Options

Do you want to make the assignment visible?

Select Yes to make the SCORM content available.

Do you want to track number of views?

Select Yes to track the number of times users access this item. Use the Course Statistics page to view a comprehensive report.

Availability Dates

Select the range of dates that the content will appear.

 

Add IMS Content

The table below details the fields on the Add IMS Content and Modify IMS Content pages.

 

Field

Description

Required Information

Title

Select a name that best describes the content.

Add Content Package

Browse to select an IMS package to add. This option shows on the Add IMS Content page only.

Name of Link

The default link name is Click to Launch. You can rename this on the Modify IMS Content page.

Text

To add instructions or other text, add it on the Modify IMS Content page.

Interactions Options

Navigation Control Type

If Choice is selected, the viewer can use a left navigation menu to select which content to view. If Flow is selected, the left navigation menu does not appear and the viewer must use the Next and Previous buttons to view content sequentially.

Gradebook Options

Add Gradebook Item

Selecting Yes will add a Gradebook Item to the Gradebook for the content item. The name will be the name of the package, and can be modified and managed from the Gradebook once added.

Points Possible

Enter the points possible for this item. If nothing is entered, the item will be given 0 points possible. This and other Gradebook item properties can be modified and managed from the Gradebook.

Track Attempt Details

Select Yes to be able to view user interaction with the content, such as total viewing time and question responses. From the Modify Grade page, click the View button to see the Attempt Details.

First Attempt Only

If  Yes is selected for First Attempt Only, attempt details will only display for the first time the user accesses the content. If the user does not go through the whole package, subsequent attempts will not be tracked. Leaving this value as No will always show the last Attempt data. This setting is for tracking data only; it does not restrict how often the content can be viewed by the user.

Content Options

Do you want to make the assignment visible?

Select Yes to make the IMS content available.

Do you want to track number of views?

Select Yes to track the number of times users access this item. Use the Course Statistics page to view a comprehensive report.

Availability Dates

Select the range of dates that the content will appear.

 

Add NLN Content

The table below details the fields on the Add NLN Content and Modify NLN Content pages.

 

Field

Description

Required Information

Title

Select a name that best describes the content.

Add Content Package

Browse to select a NLN package to add. This option shows on the Add NLN Content page only.

Name of Link

The default link name is Click to Launch. You can rename this on the Modify NLN Content page.

Text

To add instructions or other text, add it on the Modify NLN Content page.

Interactions Options

Navigation Control Type

If Choice is selected, the viewer can use a left navigation menu to select which content to view. If Flow is selected, the left navigation menu does not appear and the viewer must use the Next and Previous buttons to view content sequentially.

Gradebook Options

Add Gradebook Item

Selecting Yes will add a Gradebook Item to the Gradebook for the content item. The name will be the name of the package, and can be modified and managed from the Gradebook once added.

Points Possible

Enter the points possible for this item. If nothing is entered, the item will be given 0 points possible. This and other Gradebook item properties can be modified and managed from the Gradebook.

Track Attempt Details

Select Yes to be able to view user interaction with the content, such as total viewing time and question responses. From the Modify Grade page, click the View button to see the Attempt Details.

First Attempt Only

If Yes is selected for First Attempt Only, attempt details will only display for the first time the user accesses the content. If the user does not go through the whole package, subsequent attempts will not be tracked. Leaving this value as No will always show the last Attempt data. This setting is for tracking data only; it does not restrict how often the content can be viewed by the user.

Content Options

Do you want to make the assignment visible?

Select Yes to make the NLN content available.

Do you want to track number of views?

Select Yes to track the number of times users access this item. Use the Course Statistics page to view a comprehensive report.

Availability Dates

Select the range of dates that the content will appear.

 

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