Xerte offers many benefits for learners with dyslexia these include:
* text to speech (TTS) compatibility with free and commercial TTS software.
* a range of colour and font options
* a wide range of page types designed for use with rich media
Benefits for visually impaired people include:
* the font size on Xerte objects can be optimised on creation (when the author sets the default size).
* the user can choose different font sizes (5 on the Flash output, many more via browser settings on the HTML5 output).
Are you fed up of all your learning materials being printed handouts? Are all your tutor's online resources just "paper behind glass" without interactivity or self testing opportunities? If so, why not ask to your student council / student union to lobby your learning provider to create richer learning resources using Xerte OnlineToolkits?
Accessible resources give better experiences for all users and reduces risks for your organisation - for example less risk of learners failing and less risk of disabled learners being disadvantaged. Xerte is being used with learners across the spectrum – from entry level and basic skills to undergraduates.
The side panel contains links to resources you might find useful.
Be aware that Xerte Online Toolkits needs to be installed on a server and so the installation requires technical skills.
Xerte Online Toolkits offers a quick way for people with limited technical skills to create engaging, accessible and media rich resources. With the new developments in Xerte Online Toolkits v 2.0 (released April 2013) you can now