X4L Staff Development Resources

A detailed evaluation form which can be used as a tool to support activity in resource discovery training. Can be used by anyone undertaking a review of virtual resources for teaching and learning purposes.

A checklist of things to consider when evaluating resources on the Internet for use in teaching.

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.

This staff developmental resource was developed with primarily teaching staff needs in mind whose desire it is to make use of available web resources to inform and enhance teaching practice...

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 who wish to find materials they could use in the development of new learning packages. The guidelines include advice on how to search the Web including hints on search techniques...

Presentation outlining some ideas for resource discovery in learning object creation. Guidance on where to find useful electronic resources.

The X4L Learning for a Healthier Nation (Healthier Nation) Project tackled a number of issues regarding learning object metadata. This report records some of the decisions made along the way including why they were made. It is also intended that this report could be used as a starting point for others...