Fundamental e-Learning Techniques Using Dreamweaver: Self-paced Training for e-Learning Developers

Do you need to learn to use Dreamweaver to create e-learning courses, but don't want to sift through the big, generalized, heavy reference books that detail every Dreamweaver nuance? If so, this book was written for you. You'll learn the essential tools, techniques, and concepts in Dreamweaver MX that are used by e-learning developers everywhere, in easy-to-understand lessons. By focusing only on those techniques most useful for e-learning development, you'll get up to speed faster and start producing results almost immediately.

Fundamental e-Learning Techniques Using Dreamweaver MX takes a training approach to Dreamweaver and e-learning. Each lesson presents Dreamweaver concepts and then gives you the chance to apply your new knowledge by developing a sample e-learning course. If you have difficulty with any task, you can watch the screen movies that are included on the CD-ROM.

As you work through the exercises in this book, you will learn everything you need to know to create a basic e-learning application. If you're interested in more than just the basics, you'll find several extra credit chapters that focus on some of the more advanced e-learning development techniques.

In addition to the step-by-step instructions, explanations are supported with numerous screen shots, complete with annotations, so you can quickly extract the information you need. Even if you have no previous background with Dreamweaver, in a matter of days you will be creating e-learning applications on your own. Combine this book with our popular e-learning title Using Dreamweaver to Create e-Learning: A Comprehensive Guide to CourseBuilder and Learning Site and you have a complete resource for learning Dreamweaver MX as well as Macromedia's powerful e-learning extensions. Synopsis
This book covers Dreamweaver fundamentals that are necessary to begin creating e-learning. In this book we focus on those things you need to know to create e-learning. We don't confuse you by delving into every nuance of Dreamweaver. In addition, the CD-ROM contains over 3 hours of screen movies that show you how to successfully complete each exercise.

As you work through this training book, you will complete a simple e-learning course. In the process you learn how to use Dreamweaver. Learn by doing, there is no better way.

Companion CD
The companion CD-ROM contains all of the files you need to work through the exercises that will help you create a sample e-learning course. Also, each exercise is accompanied by a screen movie that shows walks you through the exercise step-by-step. You'll have access to more than 3 hours of recorded demonstrations by the authors! If you have trouble with a particular exercise, these screen movies are invaluable. See the back cover for more information about the CD.

Instructional Design Integrated into the How-to
At Rapid Intake we emphasize sound instructional design in all of our projects. Consequently, this isn’t your typical how-to computer guide where all you learn is how but not why. Tightly integrated into the design of the book are tips and advice on why and when you should implement certain solutions.