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XtLearn

XtLearn. An introduction. XtLearn is not . another repository of content another aggregation of other repositories a new content source a VLE. XtLearn for. Practitioners. Content suppliers. Flow. Edit. Deliver. Collect. XtLearn for practitioners.

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XtLearn

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  1. XtLearn An introduction

  2. XtLearn is not... • another repository of content • another aggregation of other repositories • a new content source • a VLE

  3. XtLearn for... Practitioners Content suppliers

  4. Flow Edit Deliver Collect

  5. XtLearn for practitioners... • more easily utilise content from a variety of sources – both free and paid-for • aggregate content into collections • edit collections using simple and powerful drag/drop interface • deploy collections to learners via URL/RSS/CD/VLE • use a single account to manage subscriptions and payments from a range of suppliers

  6. XtAdd XtAdd is the technology within XtLearn to allow adding of resources from multiple sites to XtLearn collections. • A simple API to allow content suppliers to add an “Add to XtLearn” button to their sites • A browser button to allow any other web page to be added

  7. XtLearn for suppliers... • publish once, appear everywhere • maintain brand, and unique shop-front • brand new markets available, with no CoS • painless DRM and revenue collection • comprehensive usage reporting

  8. Portable Collections • collections are generic containers of content, used for: • building into courses and lesson plans • downloading in various formats • delivering to learners via a simple URL • sharing with other practitioners • collections can contain resources from any XtLearn enabled site (NLN/Intute/NDRB/etc.) or any other URL • accessible via XtLearn.net, within Moodle, or within any XtLearn or XtAdd-enabled site

  9. Adding to collections • if a site is XtAdd-enabled, simply click the “add to XtLearn” button, and choose a collection to add to • alternatively, once installed, browser buttons (IE/Firefox/Chrome) allow adding the current URL to a collection • convert RSS feeds to collections

  10. Editing collections • All collections have a title and (optional) description for learners, a description for other practitioners, and visibility settings • collection contents can be edited using an intuitive interface, to easily • re-order (using drag-and-drop) • remove • rename resources.

  11. Delivering collections • distribute the URL to learners. Options for presentation include: • styling • use a close button? • within frame or use pop-ups? • restrict IP addresses • download the collection. Choose by target platform, bypassing technical complexities: • Moodle, Blackboard etc. • CD/DVD/USB (with navigation and smart auto-run)

  12. XtLearn for content suppliers • provides an additional, non-exclusive route to market • no up-front cost • minimal set-up • compete on a level playing field with other suppliers, but retain a distinctive brand • comprehensive usage reporting • flexible subscription model for monetising content

  13. Keep control of content • XtLearn allows suppliers to keep control of their content and brand, while liberating underused content into new market streams • XtLearn provides non-exclusive services to practitioners in all sectors for the discovery, purchasing, and delivery of content • Content will usually still reside on the supplier’s servers, with the addition of a DRM solution. (Hosting can also be provided where required.)

  14. XtFoundry • A content development exchange, bringing together: • Content developers/publishers • Media producers • Subject matter experts • Testers • Translators • Meet, collaborate, project manage and publish (via XtLearn or other means) • Collect revenue

  15. Roll-Out – Phase 1 • Existing collections functionality rebranded within NLN site • The same functionality appears in Intute, NDRB and others, creating portable collections • XtLearn.net site launched • Noodle updated to allow access to collections within Moodle • Browser buttons for easily adding any URL to collections

  16. Roll-Out – Phase 2 • DRM solution rolled out • Commercial content sets added: on XtLearn site, within XtLearn functionality on other sites, and on supplier’s own shop fronts • Collection sharing • Plug-ins for other VLEs (on top of normal Scorm functionality)

  17. Roll-Out – Phase 3 • Add interface for small-scale suppliers to add their own content to the marketplace • Deeper integration into Moodle (eg. two-way conversion of collection ≈ course, manage payments within Moodle admin section).

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