X4L Staff Development Resources

Overview of the design and technical decisions made when developing learning materials in the X4L West Midlands project. The guide includes useful information about evaluating the materials and accessibility.

A good overview of what you need to think about when repurposing materials for use in teaching and learning. The guide is based on the Learner Guide template which was developed in this project, but many points apply to any repurposing.

A series of slides with a checklist of points to help users create better online materials.

This guide covers the practical implications of using learning objects in a variety of learning contexts.

This guide covers the practical implications of using learning objects in a variety of learning contexts. Some of the guide is specific to the learning objects developed by this project.

Guide to converting materials for use in e-learning including guidance on a number of accessibility / usability issues.

These guidelines cover the many different issues you may need to tackle if you are reusing existing materials to produce new learning package. The X4L Learning for a Healthier Nation (Healthier Nation) Project produced these guidelines based on research and experiences with tutors...

These guidelines are meant as a starting point for tutors and others to learn about accessibility issues when developing learning materials. The guidelines offer some basic advice on making learning materials accessible, but there are also a number of links to much more detailed online resources...