E-learning XML Editor Project (eXe) from EduForge New Zealand
I wanted to blog this innovative project for a while now. Ever since Brent Simpson (University of Auckland) visited UBC in January and introduced us the project, I have paid a close attention to it. Brent has released the first copy of eXe program on Jan 10th. I downloaded a copy and tried it out; the result seems to be pretty impressive. It works exactly the way Brent described it when he was in Vancouver. Here is my understanding of how the current version works: once you download the setup file, it will install a local web server on port 8081. The server comes with a web based WYSIWYG interface and a XML node based file management system. It enables the content experts to author web content without connecting to a CMS or becoming proficient in HTML or XML markup language. The content generated using eXe can be then ported to any LMS in standard XML based format. The application is developed in Python, a very realiable programming language.
When you use the tool, you may notice there are pre-defined behaviors and topic names assigned to each nodes in the application like objectives, case studies, preknowledge activies, reading activities etc. However the CSS section does not seem to be completed yet. Click HERE to goto the eXe download page, and navigate around to learn more about the project.
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02/23/05 @ 15:21 What are Learning Objects?
Why use Learning Objects?
Learning Object Characteristics
Pros and Cons of Learning Objects
Introduction to the Learning Object Standards
Why need Learning Object Standards?
Metadata and Learning Object Standards
Introduction on Learning Object Repository
What is Learning Object Authoring Template?
Why creating Learning Object Authoring Template?
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