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>From:         Association for Learning Technology <[log in to unmask]>
>Organization: ALT
>Subject: Using XML for effective eLearning development
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>Using XML for effective eLearning development
>A one-day workshop from ALT
>
>Date: 1 July 2003
>Time: 1000 -1600
>Venue: University of Oxford
>
>Cost: Stlg 80 (ALT members), stlg 130 (non-members)
>Booking deadline: 17 June 2003
>
>Overview:
>The aim of this workshop is to show how Extensible Markup
>Language
>(XML) and related technologies can be used in the production of
>consistent, high quality learning materials that meet international
>standards such as SCORM and IMS.
>Various challenges in content production will be explored, along
>with
>suggestions as to how they can be met using XML within a well-
>defined
>workflow.  Case studies will be used to demonstrate real
>production
>use of the technologies to create a flexible development process.
>
>Topics to be covered:
>* Controlling processes and using technology to meet challenges
>in
>content development
>* An introduction to XML
>* XML technologies, including XSLT and XML Schema
>* Methods of content delivery, in particular the web and
>IMS/SCORM
>Reusable Learning Objects
>* Future directions and opportunities
>
>
>Expected outcomes:
>By the end of the workshop, participants will have an understanding
>of how XML technologies can be used to maintain high quality
>standards for content, over a range of delivery methods.
>
>Who should attend:
>Anyone interested in the benefits XML can provide in content
>production, or wanting to see the technology used in real-world
>eLearning production.
>Familiarity with HTML would be an advantage, but XML coding will
>not
>be expected.
>
>
>Programme:
>1000 Registration with tea and coffee
>1030 Welcome and overview
>1100 What is XML and why use it
>1130 Using XML: a case study
>1230 Lunch
>1330 Exercise - design content model and create a simple schema
>1500 Coffee
>1515 Taking it forward
>1600 Close
>
>
>About the presenters:
>David Balch is a web developer at TALL, specialising in the use of
>XML in content production and is responsible for the XML workflow
>and
>tools used by TALL.
>
>Marion Manton is eLearning Research Project Manager at TALL
>and has
>worked on the pedagogical aspects of the TALL schema, as well
>as
>being heavily involved in working with authors to develop effective
>online learning content using our development processes.
>
>For more information on this or other ALT events please email
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>Venue:
>This workshop will be held at University of Oxford.
>
>Travel and accommodation:
>For directions to the campus, please visit
>http://www.conted.ox.ac.uk/howtofindus
>www.tall.ox.ac.uk
>
>Please note that it is the responsibility of delegates to arrange
>their own accommodation.
>
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>Using XML for effective eLearning development
>A one-day workshop from ALT
>
>Date: 1 July 2003
>Time: 1000 -1600
>Venue: University of Oxford
>
>Cost: Stlg 80 (ALT members), stlg 130 (non-members)
>Booking deadline: 17 June 2003
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>ASSOCIATION FOR LEARNING TECHNOLOGY
>Registered Charity Number 1063519
>Helen Harwood
>Programmes Manager
>Association for Learning Technology
>Oxford Brookes University, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP, UK
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>Association for Learning Technology
>Oxford Brookes University
>Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP, UK
>Tel: +44 (0)1865 484125  Fax: +44 (0)1865 484165
>Email: [log in to unmask]
>http://www.alt.ac.uk
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