Explains how to design and implement online learning applications using Dreamweaver MX, covering topics such as creating interactions without scripting, using templates, and integrating with a tracking database.
Learn how to create compelling online learning applications with Dreamweaver MX. When designing online learning applications, concepts such as interactivity levels, user tracking, and audience level must be understood before a developer can start coding a single web page. eLearning with Dreamweaver MX: Building Online Learning Applications begins by teaching readers the basic instructional design concepts that they will need to know to create successful online learning applications.
Bruce then walks you through the development process step by step, beginning with planning and prototype creation. Then, she shows you how to add content, emphasizing methods that take advantage of Dreamweaver's templates and libraries. Next, the book delves into the CourseBuilder extension to add quizzes and actions. The next step is to track user progress with Learning Management Systems. Finally, Bruce shows users best practices for collaboration and optimization. The web site (www.newriders.com) will provide code and extensions referenced in the book.
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When designing online learning applications, concepts such as interactivity levels, user tracking, and audience level must be understood before a developer can start coding a single web page. eLearning with Dreamweaver X: Building Online Learning Applications begins by teaching readers the basic instructional design concepts that they will need to know to create successful online learning applications. Bruce then walks the reader through the development process step by step, beginning with planning and prototype creation. Then, she shows readers how to add content, emphasizing methods that take advantage of Dreamweaver's templates and libraries. Next, the book delves into the CourseBuilder extension to add quizzes and actions. The next step is to track user progress with Learning Management Systems. Finally, Bruce shows users best practices for collaboration and optimization. The web site (www.newriders.com) will provide code and extensions referenced in the book.
(NOTE: Each chapter concludes with a Summary.)
Introduction.
I. PLANNING YOUR PROJECT.
1. Instructional Design
101. Introducing the ADDIE Instructional Design Model. Exploring Analysis: The A in ADDIE. Exploring Design: The First D in ADDIE. Exploring Development: The Second D in ADDIE. Exploring Implementation: The I in ADDIE. Exploring Evaluation: The E in ADDIE.
2. Assembling the Team and Collecting the Tools. Assembling the Team. Introducing Tools.
3. Establishing the Course Specifications. Creating a Specifications Document. Specifying Browsers. Specifying Players. Specifying Bandwidth. Specifying Applicable Web Standards . Specifying the Target Browser Window Size. Specifying Operating Systems. Specifying Supporting Technologies. Specifying Computer Requirements.
II. CREATING A PROTOTYPE.
4. Creating a New Web Site Definition. Defining Your eLearning Web Site. Exploring the Site Panel and the Site Window. Changing the Current Working Web Site. Creating a Quick Prototype and a Site Map. Adding Design Notes.
5. Defining Cascading Style Sheets. Using CSS Styles in Dreamweaver. Defining Text Styles. Defining Link Appearances. Redefining Specific Tags with CSS Selectors. Exploring the Anatomy of CSS Styles. Linking an External Style Sheet. Comparing CSS Styles and HTML Styles. Defining Positioning and Layout Styles. Adding Effects in Internet Explorer.
6. Constructing the Interface. Exploring the Interface. Creating a Layout Table. Using Layers to Position Interface Elements. Adding Buttons for Navigation.
III. INSERTING CONTENT.
7. Building Reusable Templates and Library Items. Using the Assets Panel. Exporting Your Site Definition. Creating Dreamweaver Templates. Creating a Template-Based Web Page. Creating Library Items.
8. Creating Interactivity with Behaviors and Animations. Exploring Dreamweaver Behaviors. Understanding Dreamweaver Layers. Swapping Images. Popping Up Messages. Moving the JavaScript Functions to an External Script. Understanding Dreamweaver Animation.
9. Adding Rich Media Content. Understanding Flash Content. Understanding Authorware Content. Using RealMedia. Checking for Players.
IV. USING COURSEBUILDER.
10. Including CourseBuilder Interactions and Controls. Exploring CourseBuilder. Inserting a Multiple Choice Interaction. Modifying the Feedback in the Action Manager. Inserting a Drag and Drop Interaction. Inserting an Explore Interaction. Inserting a Text Entry Interaction. Inserting a Button. Inserting a Timer. Inserting a Slider. Using the General Tab.
11. Conquering CourseBuilder's Action Manager. Working with the Action. Manager Interface. Adding Built-in Actions: Segment, Condition, Else, and Stop. Adding CourseBuilder Actions: Judge Interaction, Reset Interaction, and Set Interaction Properties. Saving a Custom CourseBuilder Interaction to the Gallery.
12. Scoring an Assessment and Hiding the Answers. Understanding Assessments. Scoring a Single-Page Assessment. Scoring a Multiple-Page Assessment. Hiding the Answers from Learners.
V. TRACKING THE USER.
13. Creating and Tracking a Dynamic Web Site. Defining a Dynamic Web Site. Connecting to a Data Source. Authenticating Users. Creating a Report.
14. Tracking with Learning Site. Using Learning Site. Exploring Tracking with Learning Site. Adding Learning Site Administration Files.
15. Using a Learning Management System. What Is a Learning Management System? Exploring Learning Standards. Developing an eLearning Application for LMS Deployment. Using the LMS. Sending Data Using Knowledge Track.
VI. COLLABORATION AND OPTIMIZATION.
16. Safely Collaborating and Sharing the eLearning Site. Connecting to a Remote Site. Transferring Your Files To and From the Remote Site. Synchronizing the Local and Remote Sites. Understanding Dreamweaver's Check In/Out System. Using WebDAV and Visual SourceSafe.
17. Using Reports. Understanding Reports. Exploring the Workflow Reports. Exploring the HTML Reports. Using the Accessibility Report. Using the Site Summary Reports. Saving and Displaying Report Results.
18. Creating Custom Objects and Commands. Exploring Dreamweaver's Configuration. Creating a Custom Object: An Image with Accessible Text. Modifying an Existing Behavior Dialog Box. Recording Commands. Saving Commands to the Commands Menu.
VII. APPENDIXES.
Betsy Bruce (betsy@betsybruce.com) specializes in creating training applications using Macromedia products, especially Dreamweaver and Authorware. Formerly a senior developer for MediaPro, Inc. in the Seattle, WA area, she is now an independent consultant and trainer holding certifications as a developer and trainer for Dreamweaver, CourseBuilder for Dreamweaver, Authorware, and Flash. She is also a frequent presenter at both technology and training conferences. She's presented at Macromedia UCON and DevCon, ASTD TechKnowledge, Online Learning, and many other conferences.
Betsy provides clients both large and small with carefully tailored solutions implementing best-practice recommendations for creating eLearning applications. Recent clients include Canon USA, Portland General Electric, and Apex Online Learning. She enjoys working individually with clients to craft templates and custom CourseBuilder objects that enhance the group's eLearning development along with training and ongoing mentorship to make each project a success.
An accomplished author, Betsy has written the Sams Teach Yourself Dreamweaver in 24 Hours series, the most recent of which is Sams Teach Yourself Dreamweaver MX in 24 Hours. She also contributed to Macromedia Web Publishing Unleashed (Que) and co-authored Getting Started with eLearning (Macromedia). Betsy acted as one of the Subject Matter Experts for the Macromedia Dreamweaver MX Certification Exam.
Born and raised in Iowa, Betsy now lives on the West Coast. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, home remodeling projects, movies, and digital music. Be sure to visit Betsy's web site at http://www.betsybruce.com/.
