NIMAS Exemplars: Exemplar 1
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First posted on 10/20/05. Last Updated on 02/25/09.
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You will notice that this exemplar (see the HTML rendering) uses a simple linear layout that is not representative of the complex layout of many K–12 education textbooks. Its purpose is as an easily understandable example of a NIMAS 1.1-conformant XML file including most NIMAS baseline elements; it is not meant to convey the most complex content possible, as this would detract from its purpose. (See the other exemplars on this site for samples of more complex content.)
The baseline NIMAS files comprise the basic NIMAS 1.1 file set that would be submitted by an educational publisher. NIMAS 1.1 is based on the DAISY 2005 DTD; publishers and other producers are encouraged to use full DAISY mark-up wherever possible.
Earlier versions of these baseline files were NIMAS 1.0 files; these have been moved to the Supplementary Files section. The official NIMAS DTD, 1.0, has been updated on July 19, 2006 to 1.1. If you have downloaded 1.0 files from this baseline section, you should now download the 1.1 versions.
This exemplar includes the following:
Please refer to Creating NIMAS Files for tips on creating NIMAS filesets.
The supplementary files are informational in nature and are not part of the required NIMAS fileset.
Download "CAST Exemplar 1 List of Elements Used" in Microsoft Word format
Download the Microsoft Word version of Exemplar 1 source content
Sample Student-Ready VersionsThe following represent student-ready versions of the submission. Each started with a NIMAS-conformant XML content file, has been enhanced, and includes the images that are referenced as placeholders within the original XML source file.
The NIMAS Conversion Tool version is a student-ready output created with Exemplar 1's Baseline 1.1 XML fileset as its source and using the NIMAS Conversion Tool to create an HTML output. The NIMAS Conversion Tool converts NIMAS-conformant XML filesets into leveled XML files and/or into leveled HTML files that can be opened and viewed in a browser. It includes image support, TOC generation, and MathML support. To learn more and to download the Tool, go to the NIMAS Conversion Tool page.
Download the NIMAS Conversion Tool HTML version zip file
The following HTML version was created from Exemplar 1's Baseline 1.1 fileset and includes hand-coded additions and edits to the content file as well as a css stylesheet.
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DTB Comparison Chart The NIMAS Exemplar 1 Comparison Chart compares the NIMAS 1.1 Baseline Element Set with the elements used in Exemplar 1: Chapter 24: The Great Depression.
These baseline files validate to the NIMAS 1.0 DTD which has now been updated to NIMAS 1.1 as of July 19, 2006. If you have downloaded these files previously from the Baseline section you should be aware that they are now considered out-of-date. They are provided here for background and information about the progression of the NIMAS specification.
This exemplar includes the following:
View the NIMAS references in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004.
Winter 2008 NIMAS meetings were held in Orlando, FL, on January 29–30, 2008. Visit the Committee News page for more details.
The NIMAS Development and Technical Assistance Center, supported by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), works with states, TA systems, disability advocates, national associations, technology experts, publishers and content conversion houses to improve the timely delivery of high quality accessible educational materials to students with disabilities.The NIMAS Center was launched on October 1, 2004.The project officer for both the Development and TA Centers is Bonnie Jones, Ed.D. Opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent the Department of Education's position or policy.