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Fundamental Agricultural Resource Modules (iFARM). Tony Graves Spring 2011. iFarm DVD – Project Conclusion. Final Internship Meeting - Dr. Lori Snyder, school of Agronomy and David Allen , Teaching and Learning Service Center, Purdue University. March 2011. Internship Objectives.
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Fundamental Agricultural Resource Modules (iFARM) Tony GravesSpring 2011
iFarm DVD – Project Conclusion Final Internship Meeting - Dr. Lori Snyder, school of Agronomy and David Allen , Teaching and Learning Service Center, Purdue University. March 2011
Internship Objectives Proform eLearning LMSintegrating multimedia and course files Limitations of Flashaction script 2.0 and later versions 8 7 5 6 3 2 1 4 Extending the toolusing CSS and HTML Containers Extending SCO.XMLlinking external content on DVD Creating Teacher DVDcourse outline and resources What I learnedcontinuous improvement Creating Student DVDcourse outline and resources Q and Ademos and contact information
Proform – Rapid Intake eLearning Studio Learning Management Studio for DVD content or Online • The application of choice for the project. Integrates static flash files but not action scripted content. • Does not work well with newer file types such as Microsoft 2007 and Action script 3.0 or later. • Application works on windows only. http://www.rapidintake.com/products/general/elearning-showcase-and-samples/
Extending Proform with CSS and HTML • Created HTML container for all non standard content and linked file to SCO.xml. • Used Cascading Style Sheet to format container. • Embedded action script files.
Creating the Teacher DVD ( has more content than the student version) Resources are located in the footer section of the HTML container Contains 13 iFarm Modules + • Answer keys • Help files • Post Test Keys • Module specific walk through
Creating the Student DVD Contains 13 iFarm Modules + • Pre – lecture power point • Lecture notes • Post Test Keys • Adobe Flash Activity Student DVD sample activities
Limitations of flash files in Proform Macromedia Flash 2.0 and Flash player 6 vrs. Action script 3, flash player 10 • Proform eLearning studio not compatible with action script 3.0 • Subsequent updates of flash files can be done only in action script 3.0 • Direct conversion of flash 2.0 and 3.0 very difficult
Extending SCO.XML file Linking external files on DVD media Syntax:<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?> <scopublishMethod="CDRom/win/" pageComplete="false" styleName="glossySoftEdgesPlayer8 (1024x768)" completion="None" <A HREF="media\course_html\crprg\index.html" TARGET="_blank">US Cropping Regions Module</A>
What I learned from the project Continuous improvement model
Questions and Answers DVD demonstration and contact info (773) 988 5980www.brandedvisions.net • Weather Module Demonstration • Soil Sampling Demonstration • Expertise in Project Management and delivering results. • Technically proficient at providing alternatives and solutions to common IT problems.