716 BYOD: The Least You Need to Know About JavaScript
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Friday, October 26
Development
Trinidad AB
More and more eLearning developers are using JavaScript to create advanced learner interactions not available through traditional authoring software. JavaScript provides a level of flexibility, power, and interactivity that has empowered eLearning developers to create more dynamic and more maintainable learning. JavaScript is the engine—the secret sauce—behind all of digital learning. Learning to hand code can be empowering and even career-changing.
In this dynamic, hands-on session, you will learn about the fundamentals of JavaScript that can add power and interest to your content. You’ll see how you can use JavaScript to unlock the powerful world of xAPI. Other JavaScript-related technologies mentioned in this fast-paced session will lead you to coding efficiencies that have the potential to save you hours of work.
In this session, you will learn:
- The fundamentals of the JavaScript language
- How JavaScript applies to eLearning authoring
- Why JavaScript is so important for the future of digital learning
- About resources available for mastering the language so you can put it into practice
Audience:
Designers and developers.
Technology discussed in this session:
JavaScript.
Participant technology requirements:
Mac or PC with a text editor (Brackets is recommended—free at brackets.io) and a web browser (Chrome is recommended).
Mark Lassoff
Founder
Dollar Design School
Over two million people have learned coding and design from Mark Lassoff. Mark and his company are pioneers in new media learning, having created the first streaming media network dedicated to learning workforce and career skills. They produce broadcast-quality learning content that focuses on digital skills such as design, coding, and digital productivity. Mark is an in-demand speaker and has traveled the world to teach. He was named to the 40 under 40 in both Austin, Texas, and Hartford, CT. In 2017, Mark was awarded the prestigious Learning Guild Guild Master Award.