Learning Maps Overview
Learning publication maps include course-level content by referring to Learning group maps that refer to Learning object maps.
DITA 1.3 Learning Maps
There are three types of Learning maps that organize instructional content on different levels.In addition to Learning publication maps (or generic Learning maps), the DITA 1.3 specification introduces Learning group maps and Learning object maps that enable you to leverage the full reuse potential of your instructional DITA content. These map types are specific to DITA 1.3 and are not supported by DITA specification versions lower that 1.3.
Heretto CCMS fully supports DITA 1.3, however some publishing scenarios may not support Learning group maps and Learning object maps.
- Learning publication maps
- Generic Learning maps that organize content on a course level.
- Learning group maps
- Contain a single Learning group element that organizes content on a module level. Learning group maps can be easily reused in multiple Learning publication maps.
- Learning object maps
- Contain a single Learning object element that organizes content on a lesson level. Learning object maps can be easily reused in multiple Learning group maps.
DITA 1.2 Learning Map
The DITA 1.2 specification does not support Learning group maps and Learning object maps. This means that you can only use Learning publication maps (or generic Learning maps) to append your instructional content.
Resigning from using Learning group maps and Learning object maps restricts content reuse but ensures compatibility with publishing scenarios that do not support DITA 1.3.
- DITA 1.2 Learning Maps
- Include lesson-level, module-level, and course-level content. DITA 1.2 Learning maps enable you to organize your instructional content into modules and lessons by using Learning group elements and Learning object elements.
- Learning group elements
- Organize content on a module level in DITA 1.2 Learning maps. Learning group elements cannot be as easily reused as DITA 1.3 Learning group maps.
- Learning object elements
- Organize content on a lesson level in DITA 1.2 Learning maps. Learning object elements cannot be as easily reused as DITA 1.3 Learning object maps.