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File and Data Collections

OpenOlat collects objects and files in various containers. Here is an overview.

Content

File Hub Media Center Authoring area Question pool Video Collection Library Document pool
Shows all available files of the OpenOlat instance, including integrated external sources such as Sharepoint and OneDrive Central audiovisual media collection Contains courses and learning resources Contains questions that are intended for multiple use Lists all videos available in the instance Files, hierarchically structured Office documents and media files

Properties

File Hub Media Center Authoring area Question pool Video Collection Library Document pool
Personal file explorer Personal area with individual content Only one authoring area per OpenOlat instance Several question pools possible in one OpenOlat instance Only 1 video collection per OpenOlat instance Only 1 library per OpenOlat instance Taxonomy-based document management

Usage

File Hub Media Center Authoring area Question pool Video Collection Library Document pool
Copying and moving files Resource source for your own authoring activities Course and learning resource creation Share and reuse questions from the shared pool for test creation Video collection for all users, as "internal Youtube" Shared document collection Documents are only available in the pool and cannot be integrated into a course
Central file management Direct creation and sharing of different media types, storage and upload Management of access authorizations Collaborative development and review of questions for standardized exams With checking procedure for newly posted documents

Access

File Hub Media Center Authoring area Question pool Video Collection Library Document pool
Via personal menu Via personal menu Via main navigation in the header Via main navigation in the header Via main navigation in the header Via main navigation in the header Via main navigation in the header
Access to all files for which you have access authorization Access also directly from the test editor Can be activated for all OpenOlat users

Activation

File Hub Media Center Authoring area Question pool Video Collection Library Document pool
Activated by default Activated by default Access as soon as author rights have been granted Question pools can be activated per organizational unit Activated as required Activated as required Can be activated based on competencies