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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the OSAPAC Learning Objects Repository? The OSAPAC Learning Objects Repository is a collection of resources, designed by Ontario Educators and Vendors of Ministry Licensed software, made freely available for Ontario educators to download and use in their classrooms.. Who creates the materials? The resources are created by educators who have used the Ministry licensed software in their classes. The lessons using the resources were successful and they wish to share these items with other teachers in Ontario. I've got a lesson. How do I share it? A submission and approval process is in place. To submit a resource, contact Bob_Baran@osapac.org for more details. How do I download the resource? Just find the resource that you want and click the Download button. Once the resource is downloaded, you can view the activity, launch the files, print the manual etc. How do I get a copy of an OESS software title? Contact your OESS representative. You can search for this representative at the TVO OESS website. Can I use the resource anywhere I want? The purpose of the Learning Object Repository is to provide high quality resources for Ontario classrooms. District workshop leaders are encouraged to download the resources and use them in workshops. Please let participants know of the Repository so that they can get more quality resources. Commercial use is prohibited and common courtesies should be extended to the original author. How do I find the resources? A great deal of time, effort and custom programming went into the development of the interface. The simplest way to find a resource is to click on the grid identifying grade and subject area. Click on this grid to go directly to the Repository and try it out!
But, don't stop there. Search by keywords, number of downloads, OESS title, and much more. How do I find what's new? Check
the repository regularly. Objects are added to the repository
as we get them. To
find out what's hot, click here to
view the top ten downloads, or if you use a news aggregator,
here is our RSS feed Can I take OESS software home? Most titles in the OESS collection feature teacher take-home rights for teachers in publicly funded Ontario educational institutes for lesson preparation. If you search the software database, you'll see a field indicating whether or not you may use the software at home for your lesson preparation. How do I get help learning how to use the software? Information about individual software titles is available from the software CDs, vendor websites and many school district software support websites. You might want to check the Conference Corner to see if there is an upcoming conference that suits your needs |
