Advanced Black & Scholes Option Pricing with JavaScript in Adobe Captivate

This Responsive project based on fluid Boxes in classical Adobe Captivate demonstrates the integration of JavaScript within Adobe Captivate to create an interactive eLearning experience focused on option pricing analysis. By leveraging JavaScript, users can dynamically explore the effects of various financial parameters on the value of call and put options.

Key Features:

1. Dynamic Graphs:
   • The project includes JavaScript code to generate and display real-time graphs within Adobe Captivate. Users can visualize how option prices (both call and put) fluctuate based on varying parameters such as volatility, risk-free rate, strike price, and maturity.
2. Interactive Parameter Adjustment:
   • Users can input different values for financial parameters via text fields in Captivate. JavaScript reads these inputs, performs the necessary calculations, and updates the graphs accordingly, providing a hands-on learning experience.
3. Error Handling and Validation:
   • The code includes robust error handling to ensure that all input values are valid. Console logs and feedback mechanisms help users identify and correct input errors, enhancing the overall user experience.
4. Graphical Representation:
   • Using the HTML5 Canvas API, JavaScript dynamically draws and updates the graphs. This approach avoids the need for external libraries, making it a lightweight solution suitable for eLearning environments.
5. Educational Quizzes:
   • Interactive quizzes are integrated to test users’ understanding of how different parameters affect option pricing. These quizzes use drag-and-drop and association question types to reinforce key concepts.

How It Works:

• JavaScript Code Integration:
  • JavaScript is embedded within Adobe Captivate to handle calculations and graphical updates. By accessing Captivate’s cpAPIInterface, the code retrieves user inputs, processes them, and uses the Canvas API to render graphs within Captivate’s content areas.
• Real-Time Calculations:
  • The project performs real-time option pricing calculations based on user inputs and updates the graphical representation dynamically. This allows users to see the immediate impact of parameter changes on option values.
• Visual and Interactive Learning:
  • The combination of dynamic graphs and interactive quizzes provides an engaging learning experience. Users gain practical insights into financial modeling and option pricing through interactive exploration and testing.

Benefits for Learners:

• Gain hands-on experience with financial modeling and option pricing.
• Visualize the impact of financial parameters on option values.
• Enhance understanding through interactive quizzes and real-time feedback.

This project exemplifies the power of JavaScript in Adobe Captivate for creating interactive and educational eLearning content, offering a compelling learning experience for users interested in financial analysis and option pricing.