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Whatever you want to know about our products and services, you'll probably find the answer below. If you need further information or can't find what you want, please contact Jackie Graham on Tel: 01786 892031 or e-mail Jackie Graham.
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Repository for Scotland's colleges
What is a repository?
A repository is an online searchable store for digital content – in a Scotland’s Colleges context that’s learning and teaching content. You can find and preview images, open learning packs, blended learning packages, e-learning objects, handouts, etc. Colleges can contribute learning materials to the repository for Scotland’s colleges and download materials from it.
Who can access the repository for Scotland’s colleges?
The repository is supported by colleges through their membership of Scotland’s Colleges. Arrangements for access to the repository have been devolved to individual member colleges. Some colleges are giving access to all staff and other colleges are channelling access through nominated staff. Your college key contact will be able to advise you on the specific arrangements for your college.
How is access provided?
Authentication for college staff is managed through OpenAthens SP which currently supports Athens and Shibboleth. If you are unable to access through either authentication method contact Scotland’s Colleges.
I've forgotten my repository password, what should I do?
Contact Jackie Graham on Tel: 01786 892031 or e-mail Jackie Graham.
What learning and teaching materials are available in the repository?
All materials that have been developed by COLEG, SFEU/Scotland’s Colleges and by our partnership projects are available. We will also host materials from other organisations, for example SQA and CeLLs (SFC-funded e-transformation project). We are discussing with other organisations how to open up access to their collections, which we know will be of interest to college staff. Older materials will be available in an archive area within the repository.
How are the learning and teaching materials organised within the repository?
Materials are classified in many ways – by SQA unit code, subject, type of material, SCQF level, and many other categories – making it easy to search and find what you want.
How do colleges contribute to the repository?
In each college there is a designated depositor who can upload content on your behalf. As the system develops we will consult with colleges about extending these arrangements.
How can the learning and teaching materials from the repository be used?
Staff in member colleges are free to use the materials in their current form and format, take extracts from them, add their own content to them and adapt or repurpose them for different contexts and learners, as long as the licence conditions of use are respected. You can use the repository materials for any educational purposes, with any learners registered with your college.
Is there a cost for using the repository?
There is no charge for using the repository – the service is provided within the annual subscription paid by colleges.
What training is available?
Scotland’s Colleges can offer both practical sessions and online training to users of the repository who wish to find out more about searching, previewing and accessing the learning materials. Contact Scotland’s Colleges for further information.
How can college staff get involved?
We have run a number of initiatives in 2009 to give college staff the opportunity to work with Scotland’s Colleges to develop, repurpose and contribute materials within and across curricular areas.
For information about the particular arrangements in your college, please check with your college key contact. We’ll make sure that we keep you informed through the website, via email invitations to key contacts and through Subject Networks.
Accessing learning materials
How can I get learning material for my college?
Learning materials are available through the repository for Scotland’s Colleges. Additional materials are available from our Moodle site. Usernames and passwords are required to access these areas.
Where can I see what materials are available?
You can check the list of available materials within the catalogue.
How will I know when new material is available?
We will let key contacts know when new material is available. We will also highlight new materials in the materials development on this website.
Can I get a Word version of a pack?
Yes, Word versions are available for most of our materials, however, you must use these in accordance with the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) document. Older materials may not always be available in Word format. For more information about IPR contact Jackie Graham on Tel: 01786 892031 or e-mail Jackie Graham.
Copyright
Can I customise material that has copyright restrictions?
Yes you can. Contact the learning resources team at Scotland’s Colleges for further information.
I am creating new material, where can I find advice on copyright?
Guidance on copyright, and sample statements for different types of materials is available from the learning resources team at Scotland’s Colleges.
Key contacts
Who is the key contact in my college?
You will find it here on the list of member colleges.
Member colleges
Where can I find a list of member colleges?
You will find it here on the list of member colleges.
Developing materials
I want to develop my skills in authoring and developing open learning material and assessments, can Scotland’s Colleges help me?
Yes, we can help you by providing support through our projects and our workshops. We also provide one-to-one support for authors involved in our developments.
I'm developing material for Scotland’s Colleges and I need help - who should I speak to?
Your key contact and/or the learning resources team at Scotland’s Colleges will help with one-to-one support.
I have developed some learning material, would Scotland’s Colleges be interested in it?
We are always interested in receiving new material. Your material could go into the repository to be shared with other member colleges. Contact the learning resources team at Scotland’s Colleges for further information.
I want to develop material for Scotland’s Colleges - is this possible?
Our route to subject specialists for writing and peer review (when we are starting a new development) is through key contacts. If you have an idea for a new development which you feel would benefit the sector, you should contact us; we may be able to support the development in a number of ways e.g. funding and quality assurance.
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