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OERu 2012 / 2013 Prototype Design and Development Project

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Key points

A wiki does not have a native hierarchical structure it is a "flat" technology - we must create structure, but this provides tremendous flexibility, but can be a source of confusion for both learner and content developer. Hence the need to think about structure early in the process. It is possible to stitch together individual wiki pages into any structure or sequence. Each individual wiki page should ideally not be more than what can reasonably be displayed on a screen without too much scrolling. Remember we want to integrate and reuse the materials in different technologies, eg print and LMSs and contexts, eg. different courses or localisations for different countries. Modular design enables better reuse alternatives Start with a high level content outline then focus on individual sub-sections. When working at the sub-section level for a wiki tutorial or resource, we have found that it is best not to incorporate more than two hierarchical levels.

High level structure

1. Module (or what ever concept is preferred)
   • Unit
     • Topic
       • Concept
       • Concept
2. Module (or what ever concept is preferred)
   • Unit
     • Topic
       • Concept
       • Concept
3. Module (or what ever concept is preferred)
   • Unit
     • Topic
       • Concept
       • Concept

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Sub-section and concepts	Commentary, notes and ideas
Subsection 1 (what will fit on a page) First concept Second concept Third concept	Provide notes and ideas for development here Provide notes and ideas for development here
Subsection 2 (what will fit on a page) First concept Second concept Third concept	Provide notes and ideas for development here Provide notes and ideas for development here
Subsection 3 (what will fit on a page) First concept Second concept Third concept	Provide notes and ideas for development here Provide notes and ideas for development here

Enter Section heading here (repeat as necessary)

Sub-section and concepts	Commentary, notes and ideas
Subsection 1 (what will fit on a page) First concept Second concept Third concept	Provide notes and ideas for development here Provide notes and ideas for development here
Subsection 2 (what will fit on a page) First concept Second concept Third concept	Provide notes and ideas for development here Provide notes and ideas for development here
Subsection 3 (what will fit on a page) First concept Second concept Third concept	Provide notes and ideas for development here Provide notes and ideas for development here