LORN is an Australian network that allows users to search and access quality training resources from multiple collections. It provides learning objects that are standards compliant and can be customized for different learning management systems. Registering on LORN allows users to save learning objects, re-download materials, and purchase additional for-cost resources.

1. Accessing Quality Training Resources

2. LORN is a network ? ?

3. LORN allows you to search multiple collections at the same time

4. LORN members create learning material which is standards compliant Developed to agreed Standards Interoperable Use AEShareNet licences Developed for the Australian VET system Developed with the AQTF in mind Can be used in a variety of LMS Can be customised depending on the licence

9. Why register? Without registering you can: browse the LORN website search and browse for learning objects preview free and for-cost learning objects licence and download free learning objects. If you register you can also: collect learning objects and return to your list when you next log in view and re-download your learning objects manage your profile and change your password coming soon: licence, purchase and download for-cost learning objects.

11. My LORN features: My profile – manage your information Change password – set and manage your own password My list – a shortlist or wish list of learning objects you have selected My learning objects – the learning objects you have downloaded

12. E-transaction functions more learning objects available previews of for-cost learning object licence, purchase and download for-cost learning objects purchase from multiple sources at the same time manage your purchases through My purchases.

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15. Standards/specifications LORN operates a persistent identifier (PI) service (using Handle) but currently not in widespread use Supports IMS CP1.1.4 and SCORM 1.2 with IMS CP 1.1.2 VET sector metadata profile (VETADATA) based on LOM 1.0 (mainly mandatory LOM elements and VET specific vocabularies RSS Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting (OAI PMH) Had plans to implement SRU/CQL) but not implemented yet