3.4 Commercial Repository Systems

As in the previous section, the review of repository systems included here was largely carried 

out through desk research. Consequently it was not always possible to ascertain certain 

information, e.g. lack of, or inclusion of, functionality or features in the repository system.  

For each repository system a web site is given. Much of the information contained in this 

section of the report was taken directly from these web sites, although additional information 

has also been included (including from reports and personal communications). 

3.4.1 Sentient Learning 

Origin  

U.K 

Company 

No specific information available on website 

Background 

URL 

http://www.sentientlearning.com/home/Solutions/Sentient+LearnBase.htm 

Outline of 

Sentient LearnBase is a learning object repository facility which is complemented by a user friendly Microsoft 

Products 

  Word based authoring tool   Sentient LearnBuild.   

`It is thought that the familiar Microsoft   Word functionality will allow all academics, regardless of technical 

background to participate more fully in the e learning revolution bringing a more creative and dynamic 

dimension to teaching practice.'  

Sentient LearnBuild is fully integrated with the Sentient LearnBase repository, allowing users within Microsoft 

  Word to very quickly and easily: 

Create content rich learning objects across an institution  

Create their own collection or contributor area of high quality teaching materials  

Create IMS content packages using content from the repository or external sources  

Share, re use and re purpose learning objects  

Publish learning objects which can be linked and accessed from the LMS/VLE/MLE system 

through the resource URL  

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