0.1 Layout of the Interactive Book Pages

The Database Management and Design interactive textbook is presented in the form of web pages and can be viewed from any device that is connected to the internet. The pages of the book are divided into three panels. Each of the two side panels can be expanded or collapsed by clicking on the three dots on the left margin or right margin of the center panel.

The left panel contains a table of contents for the chapter that is active. The section titles in the table of contents are hotlinks that transfer viewing to the chosen section.

The right panel provides hotlinks and controls for utilizing the textbook tools. These tools are as follows:

• Search box: Enter a search term, and a list of all references throughout the book is displayed. Each entry is a hotlink to the corresponding book section.

• Listen: Allows you to listen to the textbook using Read Speaker.

• Glossary: Opens a pop-up window that contains all the terms that have been defined throughout the book. The Go To button for each term transfers control to the place in the textbook where the term was defined. Hovering a mouse cursor over the term displays the definition.

• Flashcards: A learning practice tool. It presents glossary terms in a random order with the term on one side and the definition on the other side.

• Notebook: Opens up the notebook where you have recorded your notes. It works in conjunction with the highlighter.

• Highlighting: Highlighting allows you to highlight text using the mouse cursor and to add a note, which is added to the notebook.

• Advanced Options: Allows you to configure the book. See the explanation in the next section.

• Support: Opens up the Knowledge Base with many Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). It is recommended that you take a few minutes to review the FAQ page to be aware of how to use MyEducator in your particular environment.