2013
Lynda
Mike Rankin
2:37
English

Start repurposing your existing classroom materials into iBooks Author projects. In this course, Mike Rankin shows how to leverage the templates and intuitive toolset in iBooks Author to create custom course material. He shows how to import your content from Microsoft Office and other sources; use fonts, images, audio, and video to build an engaging ebook; format special content like math and science equations; and ensure you have permission to use content in your projects. And since time is always at a premium for teachers, Mike shares his personal efficiency tips and tricks for making the most of your time.

Introduction
Welcome
Using the exercise files
1. Working with Layouts and Pages
Working with iBooks Author templates
Creating and editing layouts
Working with page elements
Customizing templates
Working with groups
Creating shapes and using the Pen tool
Numbering items
2. Working with Text Elements
Using fonts in iBooks Author
Understanding text formatting options
Setting text preferences
Adding math content using MathML, LaTeX, and MathType
Adding glossary items
Adding hyperlinks and cross-references
3. Working with Color and Images
Working with color
Working with image files
Adjusting images
4. Importing and Moving Content
Importing content from Microsoft Office applications
Importing content from a PDF
Moving content between pages, layouts, and books
5. Working with Widgets
Using widgets: The basics
Creating an image gallery
Adding Keynote presentations
Creating interactive images
Creating scrolling sidebars
Creating pop-overs
Adding HTML widgets
Adding audio and video
Adding 3D content
6. Working with Reviews
Creating multiple-choice review questions
Creating matching review questions
Collecting and reviewing results
7. Sharing iBooks Author Projects
Testing projects on an iPad
Collaborating on a project
Sharing an ebook via email
Sharing an ebook via PDF
Archiving project assets
Conclusion
Next steps and goodbye

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