Moodle: Activities & Resources: Add an IMS Content Package

An IMS (Instructional Management System) content package is a collection of files that can be used to deliver multimedia content and animation. Content packages are uploaded as .zip files and then added to the course.

To Add an IMS Content Package:

  1. Login to Moodle and select the desired course.
     
  2. Click the Create Learning Activity button at bottom of page.
    create learning activity button

     
  3. Click the Resources tab and select IMS Content Package.
    IMS content package option selected

     
  4. Assign a Name at the top of the form. Personalize the IMS Content Package in the IMS Content Package settings.
    Adding a new IMS content package name box

     
  5. Click Save and return to course or Save and display.
    save and return to course or save and display buttons

     
  6. The IMS Content Package will then appear in your selected section.


 

Support & Training

The Faculty Technology Center (FTC) provides Moodle support by email, by phone, or live through Zoom. For contact information, please see the article Faculty Technology Center: LSU Overview. To connect through Zoom and for further information on support services and training, see the LSU Online & Continuing Education Faculty Resources & Support page.

The FTC also provides just-in-time faculty training opportunities and recorded training sessions. Attending at least one training session for Moodle upgrades is highly recommended. For a comprehensive list of available workshops and recordings, please see the LSU Online & Continuing Education Technology Training page.

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