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.
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/.