Resource Library

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The Resource Library allows files to be uploaded into aXcelerate so that the resource can be accessed by particular users in the system or publicly. The accessibility of the resource is able to be controlled to limit those who have access to the file. A link to the resource is able to be generated so that it can be linked directly to users or in a public capacity. Resource Links are useful to provide access to student handbooks, course outlines and other relevant course material in templates or course descriptions.

Resources

 

Resources Library

Add a file to the resource library

  1. Click Add New Resource
  2. Set the Resource Type as File From this computer
  3. Click Choose File
  4. Select the file from your file browser and then click Open
  5. Set a Resource Name
  6. Set who the resource will be Accessible by
  7. Assign the resource to a Category
  8. Assign an Owner to the resource
  9. Click Submit
 

Tip: Enable 'Force Latest Version' to make this resource always return the latest version of the file.

 

Note: By default, resources will only be accessible by admin users. Setting the resource to be accessible by Participants will cause it to be available in the Resources tab of the Learner Portal. Setting the resource to be accessible by Public will allow anyone with the link to download it. Public resources will not be indexed by search engines - in other words, they will not appear on pages such as Google search results.

 

Warning: Resources will need to be made publicly accessible before they can be viewed without requiring access to aXcelerate. Setting a resource to be publicly available will alter the resource link. Please ensure that you set the resource to be public before placing links in templates or other public materials.

Update a resource

  1. Search for the resource you would like to update
  2. Click the Update icon
  3. Click Choose File
  4. Select the file from your file browser and then click Open
  5. Click Submit
 

Tip: If you cannot find the resource you are looking for, try looking under a different heading.

 

Note: Any changes to a resource will be recorded as an updated version. You can view the version history of the resource at the bottom of the page.

Copy a resource link

After copying a resource link you can then paste it into public materials and provide access to the resource to anyone who clicks the link.

  1. Search for a resource
  2. Click the Copy icon
  3. Paste it into your public materials
 

Tip: If a resource is set to be accessible by a Student, a special Learner Portal link will be available in the Copy Link dialogue box.

 

Note: You will need to ensure your resource is set to be publicly accessible before copying and providing the link to someone without an aXcelerate login.

Add a resource category

  1. Add or update a resource
  2. Click on Category
  3. Click Create New Category
  4. Enter the Category Name
  5. Click Submit
 

Tip: You can assign a category as a sub-category of another by selecting a parent category upon creation.

 

Note: If you remove all resources from a category or sub-category it will delete itself allowing you to add a new one.

Delete a resource

  1. Search for a resource
  2. Click the Delete icon
  3. Click Ok when prompted to confirm the deletion
 

Warning: Once a resource has been deleted, the link will become invalid.

Link Training Related Resources

Resources are able to be linked to Qualifications, Units and Workshop Types in the system. This will cause the Resource to be available in the Resources tab of the the Learner Portal if they are enrolled in the linked course or unit.

  1. Click the Training Related tab
  2. Click the Training Link icon next to a Resource
  3. Search for and select any Qualifications, Units and Workshops Types to link to the Resource
  4. Click Submit
 

Note: Only resources defined as 'a training-related resource or activity' will appear in the list to link to courses. This definition is set when first creating a resource.

Creating LTI Resources

Many tool providers such as Catapult follow a standard so their tools can be integrated into learning systems. LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability) is a type of resource that uses the IMS Global LTI 1.0/1.1 spec. This will allow you to integrate these tools as aXcelerate resources.

  1. From the Resource Type dropdown, select LTI
  2. Set a Resource Name
  3. Input the Launch URL, Consumer Key and Consumer Secret provided by your tool provider
  4. Set who the resource should be accessible by
  5. Click Submit 
 

Tip: Anyone that would like to integrate the Cengage platform into their aXcelerate course content can follow the instructions in this help guide.

 

Warning: Currently only basic launching into an LTI resource is supported. Grades and other information will not be automatically sent back to aXcelerate.

FAQs

Q.

Are Public Resources indexed in search engines such as Google?

A.

No. Resources that are public-facing will be ignored by Google and other search engines.

Resource Library Webinar

This webinar demonstrates:

  • Uploading documents and links to the Resource Library
  • Viewing Resources in the Student Portal
  • Setting up Rooms and Venue Contacts
  • Setting up Equipment
  • Booking Assets
  • Using the Images Library

 

 

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