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The <learningOverview> topic type

Posted on 09.21.18

The Learning and Training specialization Lesson 2: The Learning and Training topic types The <learningOverview> topic type

The <learningOverview> topic type contains objectives and prerequisites. It describes the learning objectives, course prerequisites, and intended audience.

In a <learningOverview> topic the main body-level element is the <learningOverviewbody>. This element can contain the following elements in this order:

  1. <lcIntro>: introduction to the overview
  2. <lcAudience>: facts about the students for whom the course is intended
  3. <lcDuration>: estimated time to complete the course
  4. <lcPrereqs>: any requirements for students before they take the course
  5. <lcObjectives>: what students should gain from the course
  6. <lcResources>: any resources used or extra information for the course

These elements may be followed by an unlimited number of <section> elements.

Here is an example of a <learningOverviewbody>:

<learningOverviewbody>
    <lcAudience id="lcAudience_rth_l4r_rcb">This course is intended for 
                current or future owners of small- to medium-sized flocks of 
                domestic ducks.</lcAudience>
    <lcDuration id="lcDuration_ohs_l4r_rcb">
        <lcTime value="3 weeks"/>
    </lcDuration>
    <lcObjectives id="lcObjectives_j3w_l4r_rcb">
        <lcObjectivesStem>At the end of this course, students will be 
                    able to:</lcObjectivesStem>
        <lcObjectivesGroup id="lcObjectivesGroup_cdr_2pr_rcb">
            <lcObjective>List the most important aspects of feed 
                    quality.</lcObjective>
            <lcObjective>Describe the common forms of feed and their pros 
                    and cons.</lcObjective>
            <lcObjective>List the physical requirements of feeders and 
                    waterers.</lcObjective>
            <lcObjective>Summarize macro and micro nutritional needs of 
                    ducks.</lcObjective>
            <lcObjective>List the four most common diseases in ducks and how 
                    they can be controlled by feeding.</lcObjective>
            <lcObjective>Identify the most common predators for ducks and how 
                    to limit predation</lcObjective>
        </lcObjectivesGroup>
    </lcObjectives>
</learningOverviewbody>
            
Additional reading

DITA version 1.3 specification, learningOverview

Contributors
  • Simon Bate, Scriptorium
  • Gretyl Kinsey, Scriptorium
  • Kaitlyn Heath, Scriptorium
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