# Creating collections Collections are the way to deliver flexible learning to users. We recommend using collections for content that students can use at their own pace. Collections can be updated and users will see changes & new items added (unlike assignments). {% embed url="" %} ### 🎨 Setting up a collection Head over to the **Collections** page using the main menu and **Create a collection** to start making one. Provide a title and descriptions, then save.
The short description will display beneath the collections title. The description will only display when the collection is in player view.
The image will display on the main collections menu along with the title. If this isn't set then the default image set on the portal settings page will be used. The image will also be used for the collection items unless otherwise specified.
### Collection items Now it's time to add items to your collection, using the **Items** option on the sub menu, the content types for collections are: * Quizzes * Notes * Documents * Videos * Audio files * Embed Presentations need to be converted to pdfs and uploaded as documents, or you can use the embed option, [see our guide on embedding presentations ](https://academy.synap.ac/doc/portal-settings/content-management/embed-presentations) Surveys, SCORM files, upload boxes and text entry are not supported in collections as these content types should be taken once & usually need to be reviewed. If you want to use these content types please consider using courses, see our doc below. {% content-ref url="../courses/course-builder" %} [course-builder](https://academy.synap.ac/doc/courses/course-builder) {% endcontent-ref %}
You can choose to add an existing item from your Library or create a new item. For new items you will be taken directly to the builder for that item type. Once you've created the item it will be available in the Library for use in other collections. Once you've finished creating the item click Back to the collection and you will be taken to the collection item page.
On the collection item menu you can set a custom title, item type, description, short description and image which only apply when the item is viewed in this collection. You can also set whether users can access this item or just see it in the collection. For quizzes you can also toggle whether it can be added to a users study.
{% content-ref url="collections-and-the-study" %} [collections-and-the-study](https://academy.synap.ac/doc/collections/collections-and-the-study) {% endcontent-ref %} ### 🗂 Organising You can organise your content into folders to make it easier for users to find specific content and navigate the collection. Click the Create Folders button in the top right hand corner of the screen and select a title and image.
After you've added folders you will be on the Folder menu where you can reorder folders and move items into different folders. This is also where you can add more folders and edit existing folder titles / images (using the pencil icon). To go back and add more items click on the red Collection button
Once you have folders you can add items directly into those folders using the Add item button under each folder. To return to managing folders click the Folders button in the top right hand corner
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