Case study :: Count On - The 3rd Dimension Date :: september 2005 Project name :: the changing shape of geometry

about count on - the 3rd dimension

'The 3^rd Dimension' is an online, interactive tutorial resource for the 3D geometry and design software package 'Cabri 3D'.

The 3^rd Dimension appears as a mini site on the main Count-On web site. Count-On is an educational mathematics web site aimed at school children and their teachers, to provide a fun, hands-on approach to the subject of mathematics.

Visit The 3rd Dimension

The requirement

Design, creation and implementation of a complete new mini site to help pupils and teachers learn to use the Cabri 3D software package.

An interactive tutorial and help site which aims to grow month by month with new lessons, projects and supporting downloads, starting at a very basic level and continuing to increase in pace and involvement toward a complete resource for users of the Cabri 3D software.

the solution

• Designed and build The 3^rd Dimension web site
  
  A simple, effective and intuitive design was used, in a 'scientific textbook' style.
  
  Actual Cabri 3D files have been embedded into the pages of the tutorials which are completely interactive and useable to visitors to the site, after an initial free download of a trial version of Cabri 3D. (If they do not already own or have access to the software)
  
  Click here for more information about web site build

The benefits

• An interactive and fun resource catering for new users of the software, growing to challenge as pupils become more advanced.
• A familiar textbook feeling to the overall design and functionality of the site, making it simple to navigate and use.
• A commitment of continued monthly updates.
• An accessible new site in line with national educational guidelines.

Technologies used

Programming Languages:

• HTML
• PHP
• JavaScript

Web Design:

• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop

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