CourseBuilder for Dreamweaver
CourseBuilder is a powerful extension or add-on to Dreamweaver that enables
you to create quizzes and other instructional web pages in a WYSIWYG environment.
This extension compiles pre-written HTML and JavaScript to create complex learning
interactions.
Warning 1: Even though you do not have to write
the code yourself, using CourseBuilder is significantly more complex than anything
we have done so far. Be sure to read the tutorial carefully, and follow each
step to ensure that you understand how to add CourseBuilder interactions to
your web pages.
Warning 2: Coursebuilder was built customized for
IE browsers. Hence, if you use different browsers (e.g. netscape, mozilla) or
older versions of IE, certain coursebuilder interactions may not work properly.
Example, 'drag & drop' for CB version 3, does not work in mozilla browsers
(yet!).
We will use the tutorial found in the "Using CourseBuilder" help file that comes
with the extension. In order to use CourseBuilder, follow the following steps:
- You first need to download the Extension Manager avaiable at:http://www.macromedia.com/exchange/em_download/
- you must then do a simple registration with macromedia before you can download
the coursebuilder extension. Once you have signed up, return to the Dreamweaver
Exchange, and then download the coursebuilder extension directly from the
Dreamweaver Exchange found at:
http://www.macromedia.com/cfusion/exchange/index.cfm?view=sn121&extID=515129
(note: you may have to restart your computer once before
it can be used).
- There is a specific file for both Windows and Mac Users, chose the one that
you need.
- When the download is complete, and you have rebooted your computer, open
Dreamweaver MX. Now, there should be a new tab called 'Learning'.
- NOTE: The interface looks different for different versions
of DW, but the red logo representing 'e-learning' is consistent throughout.
In earlier versions, the icon is found under a 'learning tab.'
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- Once you have installed CourseBuilder, go to Help > Using CourseBuilder.
- In the browser window that opens, click the CourseBuilder for Dreamweaver
Tutorial link and then click Tutorial Overview to begin the tutorial
Activity: Use CourseBuilder to create interactive
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Part 1: As described above, complete the CourseBuilder tutorial
found in Dreamweaver.
Part 2: Create an assessment tool Using CourseBuilder interactions
- Add 2 True or False items
- Add 2 Multiple Choice items
- Add 2 Text Entry items
- Add your choice of 1 Drag and Drop item, 1 Explore item, 1 Timer item,
or 1 Button item.
- Upload your documents (including the appropriate CourseBuilder support
files) to the server and try them out in a browser.
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