RLO Templates: Diagram Labeller/Explorer

This is a template that allows tutors to simply and quickly create labelling exercises or other activities based on diagram exploration. A diagram is added to the template and then a series of labels are created and matched to the diagram. For each label additional information can then be added. The following activities are then created for the learner, but the tutor can choose which should be made available:

Labelling activity. Here the learner must correctly link the labels to the diagram. Once a label is correctly linked additional information relating to the labelled area can then be released. The completed labelled diagram can be printed. Example: Structures of the Brain
Explore. Here the learner can move around the diagram. When they find an area highlighted by the tutor information about that area is shown. Example: Cross-infection
Show me. This activity steps the learner through the various parts of a diagram that the tutor has selected and provides information about each. Example: Decubitus ulcers
MCQ – the learner is presented with an area of the diagram and must select the correct label for that area. Example: Structures of the Brain

Usage

Users within the University of Nottingham have the option of using either the standalone or on-line (recommended) versions of the template. Users from outside of the University of Nottingham can use the standalone version of the tool, as the online version is restricted to UoN users. See below for 'quick start' instructions, including screen movies. You can also download and print the succinct quickstart document ( 33kb).

Standalone version

Download and install the latest version of the XERTE tool.
Download the Xerte hotspots template (right-click on the link and select the option to save it to your computer).
Create a new folder for your project on your computer, locate the hotspotTemplate.xtp fileand open it by double-clicking it in My Computer or Windows Explorer. Follow the instructions to set up the project.
Set up the workspace by completing the boxes shown. Next select Image explorer from the left hand panel, name it and select the activities you wish to use. SHOW ME (897kb)
Go to the drawing screen using the Edit button, upload diagram, create hotspots for labels and add any additional information. SHOW ME (4.78Mb)
Use the publish button either to create files for the web, or to create a SCORM package that can be loaded into a VLE etc. SHOW ME (1.32Mb)

NB: The Xerte standalone software is only available for the Windows platform. The online version (see below) is cross-platform.

Online Version (University of Nottingham users only)

Go to the XERTE online toolkit and login using your standard username and password at http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/tookits
Locate the interactive diagrams template from the right hand menu and select the create option. Give your project a name and press the “create project” button
Set up the workspace by completing the boxes shown.Next select Image explorer from the left hand panel, name it and select the activities you wish to use. SHOW ME (897kb)
Go to the drawing screen using the Edit button, upload diagram, create hotspots for labels and add any additional information. SHOW ME (4.78Mb)
To publish your file, use the properties button. To create a link to the package, select the links option and make a note/copy of the URL shown. To create a scorm package to upload into webCT (VLE), use the export link and select "scorm export". SHOW ME (2.03Mb)