Retrieving a learning object or asset as a new topic

If course content exists from previous offerings you can import course content from an LOR. You can import the content in several ways:

• Create a dynamic link to the object which always uses the latest version of the object, regardless of changes made to the learning object after you create the link.
• Create a locked link from content, which links to the version of the learning object at the time you create the link. Changes to the learning object after the link is created are not reflected in your course.
• Import the object into the Content tool. This creates a copy of all the files associated with the learning object within your course file folder.

Import a learning object or asset from an LOR

1. On the Manage Content page, click the Add Learning Object icon from the action bar.
2. Perform a search to find the learning object you want.
3. Select the learning object you want.
4. Click Next.
5. Select whether you want to import the learning object as a dynamic link, locked link, or import (copy).
6. Click Next.
7. Select a parent module from the drop-down list, or select None.
8. If you are importing the course file and the destination folder listed is not the one you want, click Choose destination to select a new folder.
9. Click Import/Create Link.

You can import learning objects as a single topic by using the Quicklink feature. When you do this you maintain the navigation structure of the learning object and bring it into the course.

Import a learning object as a topic

1. On the Manage Content page, click the New Topic icon beside the module that you want to add a topic to, or in the top tool menu.
2. Click the Quicklink link on the New Topic page.
3. Select a parent module, type a title, and optionally a short title.
4. In the Content area, click the   Quicklink icon beside the URL field.
5. From the Category drop-down list, select “Learning Object Repository.”
6. Click Select an Object.
7. Perform a search to find the learning object you want.
8. Select the learning object you want to retrieve.
9. Click Next.
10. Select the way you want to import the learning object: dynamic link or locked link.
11. Click Insert on the Retrieve Object page.
12. Click Insert on the Insert a Quicklink pop-up.
13. If you want the link to open in a new window, select the Preview/view the content topic in a new window or tab check box.
14. Click Save or Save and New.

See also

• Searching an LOR
• Searching an LOR using advanced search options
• Browsing an LOR's content
• Working with LOR search results