Department for Curriculum and Quality Enhancement
Compass
What is Compass?
Compass is a digital repository for the collection and curation of digital resources. It currently houses a number of special collections, including the Streaming Media Collection, Skills@Portsmouth and Epigeum materials. The real strength of Compass lies in the way it handles complex metadata, allowing a detailed catalogue of resources of various types to be created and searched from a single place.
Who is it for?
Compass is available to all members of staff accross the University. We are investigating more ways to use Compass to promote sharing and re-use of learning assets, and welcome suggestions from faculties and departments who think it may be of benefit to them.
Why should I be using it?
On Compass you'll find useful learning resources suitable for standalone use, or for embedding within a wider programme of learning. Resources range from thousands of streaming videos to study skills guides.
How do I use Compass?
Use the "Quick search" and "Browse Collections" boxes to start searching for digital resources. Once you have found a resource you can easily embed it directly into your Moodle or Victory unit.
How do I access Compass?