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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 [log in to unmask] 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. ******************************************************* ALT WORKSHOP BOOKING FORM 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 Name: ____________________________________________ Department: _______________________________________ Institution: ________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Postcode: _________________________ Tel: ______________________________ Fax: ______________________________ Email: ____________________________________________ Please indicate membership status: Individual / Institutional / Corporate ___ Please send me ALT membership details Please indicate any special dietary or physical requirements: ___________________________________________________ ALT will maintain the data you supply in keeping with the UK Data Protection Act. All delegates will receive a list of participants, including name, organisation and email address. Tick here if you do not wish to be included on that list. __ PAYMENT DETAILS a) I enclose a cheque for stlg _______ made payable to the Association for Learning Technology and drawn on a UK bank b) Debit stlg _________ from my Visa/Mastercard Account no: ______ ______ _______ ______ Expiry date: ___ /___ Cardholder's name: ___________________________ Cardholder's address: _____________________________ _______________________________________________ Signed: ________________________ Date: __________ c) Please invoice against purchase order number ____________ Please note that bookings will only be confirmed on receipt of payment. Payment will be refunded if notification is made in writing by 17 June 2003. An administration charge of £20 will be made. No refunds will be payable after this date, but substitutions (confirmed in writing) will be accepted. 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