Xerte
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Introduction
Xerte is Open Source software designed by Nottingham University. It is aimed at developers of interactive content; they have also developed an easier version which is known as Xerte Online Tool Kits. This is server based and can be authored quickly without any developer skills.
Accessing Xerte Online Toolkits
Xerte Options
To download the Xerte Toolkits go to the Xerte website http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/xerte/.
Xerte on a Stick
For portability and ease of use I would download Xerte onto a 4GB USB stick, however upload your objects into a Virtual Learning environment to free up space on your USB. Also keep in mind that the version of Xerte will remain the same on the USB unless you download a new version of Xerte.
Download the Zipped folder from the following link http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9112584/Xerte%201_6%20On%20a%20stick.zip Once you have saved the zipped folder on your computer, extract the files. Copy the extracted files into a USB stick. They need to be on the root of the usb stick, which means you can't put them within a folder on the USB stick.
Resources
The following resources will help you get started with Xerte they range from creating a learning object to embedding a video and discovering the different types of templates.
- JISC TechDis Resources
- JISC TechDis Creating a Learning Object
- Overview of the Xerte Templates
Xerte Tools and Terminology
This video will help you to become familiar with the navigation and the different styles of templates. Ron Mitchell describes how to add video and images and how to use the interactive templates. Below you will find a selection of links to YouTube these are videos assoicated with Xerte.
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Other Assoicated Videos'
The Xerte Launch http://youtu.be/FMEzQKin488
Xerte Text Pages http://youtu.be/7OaksYTpNZo
Xerte Media Graphics and Sound http://youtu.be/RruR2gn4ZW0
Xerte Images http://youtu.be/F9kLG8gAolQ
Examples of Xerte
JISC Learning Teach Inclusively
The OERs are defined as learning materials and activities that are freely available to be used; changed and redistributed these might include video clips, PowerPoint slides, photographs and other media. They cover the following areas.
http://www.wlv.ac.uk/default.aspx?page=27792
More examples of Xerte can be seen on the Delicious website, these include the correct use of punctuation, Health and Social Care and Psychology and Sociology.
