TweetIn this online-only event, Mike Ziegenhagen shared his growing expertise–and most of all his enthusiasm–ror the expanding sector of virtual world applications. Many are by now aware of Second Life, but Mike documented an application from Forterra Systems called OLIVE ™, an “online interactive virtual environment” that offers the security sorely lacking in the standard, …
TweetOK, you’re on Facebook and maybe Twitter. Now what? Join other technical communicators at the LavaCon Conference on Digital Media and Content Strategies, Sept. 29–Oct. 2 in San Diego, CA and learn how to use social media to advance your tech comm career. First, read Jack Molisani’s cover article on the June Intercom magazine to …
TweetOn August 7, 2010 at DeAnza College in Cupertino, the STC Silicon Valley chapter will have an “Introduction to DITA Workshop.” Some of the topics covered will be DITA concepts, tasks, references, DITA maps, tools and technologies (DITA Open Toolkit, XML Mind). There will also be hands-on examples so students will work on pieces they …
TweetSeminar presented by API/SDK documentation expert Ed Marshall, Marshall Documentation Consulting in Boston. Cost: $195 per person (includes breakfast and lunch) When: Saturday, August 28, 2010, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Where: Best Western Pony Soldier Inn, 9901 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland, OR Since the early 1990s, the demand for application programming interface (API) and software development …
TweetWendy Bidwell had long planned to present at our chapter but was now in Florida. Would she accept our offer to present remotely using Acrobat Connect? Indeed, she took the plunge and all went very well, becoming our first formal telepresenter. The commute and parking were much easier, despite the late hours for her. Her …
TweetThe 2010 STC Technical Communication Summit was held in Dallas this year on May 2-5. Our chapter was represented by two members, Monique Semp and myself (Scott Prentice). We estimate that we may have had the greatest percentage of chapter attendance, a whopping 20% (2 of the 10 “official” chapter members)! Let’s shoot for at …
TweetA good time was had by all at our spring networking social at Maguire’s on May 20. We had a good turnout, and discussed all sort of interesting topics. The officers discussed some of the proposed changes to the chapter website as well as the new meeting style, which will be a mix of virtual …
TweetThe eighth annual Lavacon Conference may be coming to the Bay Area (Monterey) this fall. Visit Lavacon Survey to learn more and to fill out their survey about the event’s location and what programs you feel should be offered.
TweetCome join the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) at their 2010 Pacific Coast Conference at the Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove, California from April 18 to 21. The conference promises engaging talks by eminent speakers, discussion forums, and provocative conversations with writers, editors, scientists, and other biomedical communicators, providing opportunities to discuss issues, share …