Who can I ask for more information about XCRI implementation?
If you have any specific questions regarding XCRI implementation a good source of information is the XCRI Forum which boasts a rich community that are willing to share thoughts and good practice. The...
View ArticleWhere can I find out about other projects carrying out related activities?
Many of the JISC Curriculum Design projects are addressing issues related to course data. You can find out more about these projects in the Design Studio which is an evolving wiki-based resource. We...
View ArticleWhat Is XCRI?
XCRI is a structured way of describing all types of information about learning opportunities. XCRI-CAP (eXchanging Course Related Information - Course Advertising Profile) has been designed...
View ArticleWhat is the difference between XCRI-CAP and XCRI?
Just XCRI, or XCRI r1.0 describes the project undertaken over the last 7 years to describe and standardise elements within the whole curriculum management process. This large data model is sometimes...
View ArticleWhat about the Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR)? Does that use XCRI?
The XCRI-CAP 1.2 specification is re-used in the HEAR XML data specification. See our article on the subject.
View ArticleIs UCAS committed to XCRI-CAP?
UCAS has been aware for some time of XCRI-CAP and have been involved in discussions with JISC for a number of years. As it is a large data collecting organisation, taking and aggregating imports from...
View ArticleIs there government policy saying I have to use XCRI?
The use of XCRI-CAP in the education, skills and children’s services domain was endorsed by the UK Department for Education's Information Standards Board in January 2009 as the new UK eProspectus...
View ArticleHow long does it take to implement an XCRI Export?
The length of time for an XCRI-CAP implementation depends on the organisation's objectives and internal systems. Some institutions have implemented XCRI-CAP in two phases; firstly working with what...
View ArticleHow does XCRI link to the Key Information Set (KIS)?
JISC is currently working with HEFCE and HESA to ensure that the KIS and XCRI-CAP initiatives are joined up. See our article on this subject.
View ArticleHow can I convince others in my organisation?
An XCRI implementation often depends on bringing together the relevant people in your organisation. Relevant staff are likely to include those responsible for the production of the information (often...
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