Realizing Content Reuse Revisited

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• Realizing Content Reuse - Revisited

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Case Overview

• Educational print publications
• Textbooks, study guides
• Document management system
• eLearning
• Online learning modules
• Learning management system

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The Reuse Problem

• Content created in separate systems
• Content authored for a textbook does not easily
  translate into a logical set of online learning
  screens
• Content changes require duplication of effort
  across products

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System Goals

• Author content once
• Support assembly of content, digital assets, and
  glossary terms into product maps
• Track and manage progress of content development
  and product assembly
• Automate the generation of products
• Reuse content across products

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System Components

• Centralized content management system
• DITA for content structure
• Integrated content authoring tools
• Electronic workflow
• Integrated publishing tools

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Key Considerations

• Defining the reuse model
• Business process automation
• Product automation
• Change management

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Challenges

• Content authoring and reviewing tools
• Vendor support

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Questions and Discussion
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Thank You for Attending!

• Jim Cain
• Senior Consultant, Jacquette Consulting
• Phone [phone]
• Email jim.cain_at_jacquette.com