DiANE’S PERSPECTIVE

• Creating object as an ambassador - not as part of a module

• My remit – to create a learning object using xerte that would engage students

STYLE GUIDE

• 21-page Word document

• Originally created by Dr Joanna Huntington

• A resource explaining general presentation of assessments: grammar, quotations, footnotes and bibliography

XERTE STYLE GUIDE

• I created 4 learning objects - less daunting – 10-20 minutes per object

• Information in style guide basis for the objects

• Added:

relevant images

hyperlinks to resources

interactive pages

cons

• Sourcing images and/videos legally!

• Easy to lose work as can’t undo – can’t use CTRL + Z

• Difficult to transfer work to another learning object once built – have to rebuild it

pros

• Creating own website without having to have any knowledge of coding

• being able to add interactive pages – more engaging

• Incorporate images that reinforced the textual content

• Add hyperlinks to relevant resources

Paige’s perspective

• Used xerte as a group to display our own ideas about primary sources

• The main purpose of the object was to:

1. Convey research in an engaging way

2. Teach your audience

3. Demonstrate your own knowledge and understanding

pros

• Xerte was useful in the assignment - it tested the students knowledge through interactivity.

• May help students who learn in different ways, such as visual learners.

• An alternative way to demonstrate students’ knowledge of a topic rather than just essays

cons

• Working in a group with xerte was difficult – much easier to do it individually

• Not all students adapt well to technology

• When there is a problem with xerte the forum on www.xerte.org.uk is the only help available

• Still needs improvements as it can be ‘glitchy’ and work on certain computers but not others

Differences of producing and consuming xerte objects

• Producing the objects is more beneficial as xerte is a creative output for students and is a different way to display their knowledge.

• Consuming the objects can be useful for students due to the interactive elements of xerte. Therefore, I believe xerte would be best to create revision resources.