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Software Description

This project extends the capability of Reload, an open source content packaging tool developed with JISC funding. The ability to make standards compliant content packages from course materials is important for interoperability, and thus for broadening the range of re-usable digital resources. However, it is possible to make a compliant content package with badly organised and badly written materials. In addition to this the current flexibility of the Reload tool can be a challenge for the average non-technical user, who initially requires more guidance. There is a need for a simple interface for Reload which guides the author in a step-by-step manner through the process of building a coherently structured content package. This type of interface will encourage non-technical authors to engage with the production of standards compliant e-learning materials. These materials can then be uploaded into the content repository component of the e-learning framework.

Aims and Objectives

This project will create the Wizard Construction Kit Extension for Reload (WCKER). The WCKER will be configurable and capable of running a variety of wizards. We will initially build a course specification wizard to be run by the WCKER.

• Objective 1: Work with the Reload team (and other partners) to create the Wizard Construction Kit Extension for Reload.
• Objective 2: Use the WCKER to build a course specification wizard.
• Objective 3: Evaluation of the WCKER with a view to further development.
• Objective 4: Evaluation of the course specification wizard with a view to adding more choice for the user.