Thursday, August 2, 2012

What elearning specialists can learn from Apple conference?



The Apple WWDC is a conference organized by Apple that gives developers an in-depth look at the latest in iOS and OS X. Each year there are 100+ sesseions led by Apple engineers and other professionals in order to share knowledge. From e-learning and educational point of view there was a lot going on so I'd like to share with you the most interesting presentations. Enjoy!




1. How to Build Books with iBooks Author
iBooks Author lets you use a drag-and-drop interface to create rich and immersive books for the iBookstore. Discover best practices for book design and asset preparation, and learn how to use the iBooks Author interface efficiently to develop your book. See how to enhance your book with rich media such as audio, video, and animations. Find out how to incorporate advanced interactive components such as web widgets and 3D models, and get tips for testing your book before submitting it to the iBookstore.HTML, CSS, and DOM for Book Authors
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2. How to Build Interactive Books with EPUB 3 and JavaScript
See how to combine EPUB with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to deliver novels, picture books, and interactive books on the iBookstore. Get a quick review of the new EPUB 3 format, then dive deep into the latest features that let you add interactivity to your book by using JavaScript. See how to create fun and engaging books that support drag, toggle, and stamp, and learn to play sounds and activate animations at key times. Understand best practices for developing your scripts, get tips for improving performance, and discover tools that will streamline your interactive EPUB book development.
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3. How to Add Advanced Effects with HTML5 Media Technologies
Go beyond play, pause, and seek. Come and see how the latest HTML5 audio and video technologies can enrich the web content in your website, app, or book. Discover the Web Audio API to process and synthesize audio, find out how to synchronize the playback of several pieces of media, get tips for combining your media with CSS effects, and more.

4. HTML, CSS, and DOM for Book Authors
If you want to bring your creativity, passion, and technical expertise to the iBookstore, it may seem like there's a vast array of web technologies to master. Gain a solid understanding of the HTML, CSS, and DOM technologies that are most relevant to book development, whether you're creating a book with EPUB or building a custom widget for iBooks Author. See how to create beautiful text that is always laid out perfectly, gain a deep understanding of CSS positioning to create exceptional fixed-layout books, find out how to enrich your content with CSS animations, and learn which DOM operations are critical to adding enhancements with ease.
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5. How to improve accessibility in books
Books are for everyone. Get an overview of the accessibility concerns facing readers on iOS and learn which components of your book can automatically leverage built-in accessibility features such as VoiceOver. Learn how to enhance rich media such as images or video for readers with visual impairments and explore how to improve the accessibility of custom HTML widgets with WAI-ARIA roles and attributes.
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6. How to publish with the iBookstore
With stores in more than 32 countries and support for several different types of book content, the iBookstore provides a unique opportunity for anyone who has a story to tell. See how to sign up as a bookseller on the iBookstore, and get an overview of the tools and technologies available to create books. Gain a deep understanding of the book delivery process and master the tools needed to submit and manage your book, such as iTunes Connect for booksellers and iTunes Producer. Discover best practices for delivering a high-quality book, learn to avoid common pitfalls of book delivery, get tips for growing your business in the iBookstore, and learn about Apple resources that are available to help.
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