Introducing the Course Content Repository (CCR)

To support faculty in accessing and sharing course materials, and align content across sections, a Course Content Repository (CCR) has been created in DC Connect. This initiative creates a streamlined and consistent content source for courses, while maintaining sandbox access for customization. Faculty teaching a course will automatically be added to the aligned CCR course.

What is the CCR?

Each course now has a corresponding CCR, located in the new ‘Course Repository’ semester tab in DC Connect. This serves as the source version of the course, where materials and activities can be stored and organized to promote consistency across all sections.

It is intended to centralize the work that typically occurs in individual sandboxes during the spring season.

Why This Matters?

Faculty assigned to teach a course will automatically be enrolled in the corresponding CCR as a ‘Repository Copier’. This role allows faculty to copy course content into their sandbox/CRN while avoiding unintentional edits to the CCR itself.

Any edits that would historically be made within a sandbox or manually managed course can be made in the CCR to maximize consistency, and support shared improvements and high-quality courses for students

Individual sandboxes will remain available.

How to Access the CCR?

To access the CCR:

• log in to DC Connect
• navigate to the ‘Course Repository’ semester tab within the ‘My Courses’ widget
• use the left side navigation arrow of the widget, if needed, to view additional semester tabs

If you have been identified by your faculty office as a CCR Editor, you will have access to upload, edit, and manage course materials within the repository.

How to Use the Course Content Repository?

Visit our resource on Using the Course Content Repository (CCR).

Please contact DCConnect@durhamcollege.ca for support.