eLearning Object Repository 'Sharing Learning Objects in Healthcare' Conference March 2009

eLearning Object Repository Objectives Provide an extensible ‘search and discovery platform‘ (via web services) for eLearning objects held both within the repository and at external locations Identify, quality assure, manage and classify ‘eLearning objects’ Identify an NHS user base for the eLearning Object Repository and develop a community of practice around eLearning resource development and sharing

eLearning Object Repository Added Values A search and discovery tool of digital objects with learning values PLUS A discovery platform specifically for learning materials (vs general search tools like Google) A centralised repository of NHS eLearning assets and knowledge A channel for the eLearning community to publicise and to share their works An information product which allows the NHS community to shape and to contribute (vs being the passive recipients)

eLearning Object Repository Beta Release is live now! Core searching, browsing and depositing functionalities are ready Offering the following products:  IntraLibrary for depositing and managing resources  Compendle for creating and editing content packages  Question Builder for creating questions, tests and quizzes  Review Panel for reviewing digital resources Piloting areas, incl.  Content depositing process  Implementation approach  User support required

eLearning Object Repository User Access Anonymous users Search Browse All NHS ATHENS authenticated users Search Browse Preview Download Authorised content contributors Search Browse Preview Download Deposit Via NLH eLearning Hub Via the contributing interface

NLH eLearning Object Repository Stakeholders Stakeholder, incl.  NHS Institute for Innovation & Improvement  Connecting for Health  Core Learning Unit  eLearning for Health  Skills for Health  NHS Trusts  HE Current content partners, incl.  NHS Institute for Innovation & Improvement  NHS Strategic Health Authorities  NHS Trusts  SONIC  ALPS  eLearning for Health

NLH eLearning Object Repository Further Development System enhancement  User journeys  Workflows  Metadata application profile Project evaluation report  Lessons Learned Workshop jointly sponsored by ALPS CETL and NLH  Integrating health education in the NHS and Higher Education through the provision of e-learning Next stage plan  2 nd year of pilot  NHS Evidence

NLH eLearning Object Repository Lessons Learnt Stakeholder / user engagement Quality of objects Quality of metadata Intellectual property rights

NLH eLearning Object Repository Contacts Angie Clark NLH Head of Service Bertha Low NLH eLearning Object Repository Project Manager Web