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We are a special interest group (SIG) of the Society for Technical Communication (STC), the professional association for technical writers, editors, communicators and instructors. Check out our website for more information and join us!
Mission: Our mission is to help STC members identify and develop knowledge and practical skills for designing, developing, and implementing technical instruction in electronic and traditional classroom settings. The SIG strives to promote sound design practices and provide information and education about instructional theory and research.
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Be featured in Intercom! STC is looking for your off-hours stories. Share an experience, hobby, or insight gleaned when you're off the clock. Contact [email protected] for information or learn more at www.stc.org/intercom/write-for-intercom
Be featured in Intercom! STC is looking for your off-hours stories. Share an experience, hobby, or insight gleaned when you're off the clock. Contact [email protected] for information or learn more at www.stc.org/intercom/write-for-intercom.
STC's 2021 membership season is now officially open! Current members: Your 2020 membership is valid through 31 December 2020, but don't forget to renew to keep your membership in good standing and continue your access to STC resources and benefits through 2021! #techcomm
📢 STC's 2021 membership season is now officially open! Current members: Your 2020 membership is valid through 31 December 2020, but don't forget to renew to keep your membership in good standing and continue your access to STC resources and benefits through 2021! #techcomm
Intriguing subject in being able to help learners grasp advanced concepts within instructional design!
Room 42 | Kylie Jacobsen, Grand Valley State, explains why technical comprehension improves when STEAM professionals collaborate with technical communicators
Hi, STC leaders and members -- join me on Tuesday, August 18 for my leadership webinar on recognizing your STC community's volunteers. We'll talk about the types of recognition that STC offers, how your community can create a meaningful recognition program, and why recognition matters.
To sign up, go to stc.org/leadership-program. (You'll need to log in with your STC member credentials.) #stcorg
Have you read the August issue of Technical Communication yet? STC members receive free online access to the award-winning Technical Communication, plus the full PDF Archive of past issues. http://ow.ly/aKDW50ATIHw
Not yet an STC member? You can SAVE 30% on STC membership dues if you join today!
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Have you read the August issue of Technical Communication yet? STC members receive free online access to the award-winning Technical Communication, plus the full PDF Archive of past issues. http://ow.ly/aKDW50ATIHw
Not yet an STC member? You can SAVE 30% on STC membership dues if you join today! http://access.stc.org/ICommerce/Membership/Join_Now/Shared_Content/Membership/Benefits.aspx?hkey=ea85d745-6564-4f31-a926-b8ccb175d324
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Join us for "Integrating Social Media and Social Search into Technical Communication" presented by Shawenda Crout beginning 13 August. We're offering all STC members the student discount rate for this online course, so register today! http://ow.ly/PEhz50ALcp8
Join us for "Integrating Social Media and Social Search into Technical Communication" presented by Shawneda Crout beginning 13 August. We're offering all STC members the student discount rate for this online course, so register today! http://ow.ly/PEhz50ALcp8
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July's STC Roundtable theme is "Inclusive Leadership to Build a More Diverse Culture." Join us as Joanne Lee, our July curator, provides insight on how to build an inclusive work environment that values employees, and makes them feel confident and inspired. Subscribe to Roundtable today! https://bit.ly/3daICSV
STC members: The next STC Roundtable is almost here -- Thursday, June 18 at 11:00 am U.S. Eastern / 10:00 am U.S. Central / 8:00 am U.S. Pacific.
This month, the focus will be on career transitions in technical communication. Curator CJ Walker will be joined by panelists Ellis Pratt, Paul Ballard, and Ray Gallon. The panel will discuss market trends and hiring in the next ten years, and what career progression is possible for technical communication professionals both inside and outside of the field.
If you're an STC Gold member, you can access all Roundtables at no charge. If you're not a Gold member, you can purchase a Roundtable subscription.
To access the Roundtable (Gold members) or to subscribe to the Roundtable (all other STC members), go to http://stc.org/roundtable/career-transitions.
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Our focus this month is on career transitions in technical communication. What can you do with your existing skills to move your career forward? What are your your options either within the field or transitioning into another one using the skills you have in your portfolio? How do you leverage the s...
Technical Knowledge: Rethinking Technical Communication Teams | Society for Technical Communication
In a product setting, technical communication exists for one reason: to enable users to accomplish their goals with the product. To successfully accomplish this goal, we need to break down the traditional organizational silos of Documentation, Training, Product and Support, and move to conversation....
If you're not a member of STC, there's no better time to join than now! Through August 31, 2020, STC is reducing its dues by 30% for all membership levels. No promotion code is needed; when you complete the application process, the discount will be applied automatically.
STC offers membership categories for current practitioners, students, and retirees. All categories offer valuable benefits such as access to the STC job bank, discounts on the Certified Professional Technical Communicator exam, webinars, the annual conference, online courses, and access to digital STC publications. In addition, you can join one or more STC chapters and SIGs like ours for a nominal charge.
As an STC member, you'll have the opportunity to network with more than 4,000 technical communication professionals through educational programs and special events.
To find out more about membership options and pricing, go to https://www.stc.org/membership/. You can complete the membership application online, or download a PDF of the membership application. When you complete the application, be sure to select the IDL SIG as one of your communities, and be a part of our friendly and active SIG!
If you have any questions about STC and SIG membership, feel free to contact us at [email protected]. And visit our web site (http://www.stcidlsig.org) to learn more about our STC community and find out about upcoming events.
STC membership offers best-in-class technical communication education, certification, career development, & professional networking. Become a member today.
STC IDL SIG Members -- If you haven't registered to attend the virtual STC annual business meeting, there's still time to sign up. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM EDT via Zoom. The agenda includes installation of the 2020-2021 board of directors, a look back at the year's accomplishments, and a discussion of initiatives for the coming year, along with old and new business.
All STC members in good standing are welcome to attend and will be eligible to vote on any motions brought to the floor. Every vote matters, so your virtual presence will be important.
To attend the meeting, you must register in advance by 5:00 PM EDT on Tuesday, June 2.
To register, go to https://www.stc.org/annual-business-meeting/ and click the Annual Business Meeting Registration link. You will receive a confirmation email with the meeting link.
STC Committees are formed to address specific issues that are important to members of the Society.
Attending #stc20 next week? Check out all the fun social events taking place - including music performances, virtual escape room, and even trivia night! Details here: https://summit.stc.org/network/
Networking and Social Activities One of the biggest benefits of any conference is the networking. Take advantage of the time you’re around so many like-minded professionals and set a goal for yourself to meet a few new people. Here are some tips: The virtual conference platform will be available a...
STC Roundtable is now a Gold member benefit!
STC Gold members now have access to the STC Roundtable as a member benefit. Gold members can access all current and past Roundtable content by signing in with their STC membership credentials.
STC Roundtable provides additional ongoing professional development in the form of high-quality content, curated by industry experts, on topics relevant to technical communicators.
Roundtable offers weekly webinars, published white papers, practical applications, live Q&As, expert panel discussions, and more.
If you're a Gold STC member, you can explore Roundtable now by going to stc.org/roundtable, and logging in.
If you're not a Gold member, you can still join the Roundtable by subscription. For information about subscribing and costs, go to stc.org/roundtable.
Roundtable is a new, exciting educational content subscription offering from STC. It is separate from membership and provides additional ongoing professional development in the form of fresh, high-quality content for 48 weeks on topics relevant to technical communicators and curated by well-known ex...
Hello all of my #stcorg friends! All hands on deck! We STILL NEED student volunteers for #stc20, so please help a terrible tweeter (me) out and spread the word to any students and professors you know! You can retweet my tweet @cklinger or write a better one. Please send them to https://summit.stc.org/student-volunteers/ for all the info! #techcomm
Calling Student Volunteers! Student volunteers can attend the Summit, learn aspects of technical communication beyond their college classrooms, and build their professional networks. The STC Summit has the following student volunteer positions: virtual presentation room producers, live Q&A facilitat...
Interesting article on distance learning in the United States due to COVID-19
https://www.npr.org/2020/03/26/821921575/the-biggest-distance-learning-experiment-in-history-week-one?utm_medium=social&utm_term=nprnews&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=npr&fbclid=IwAR15sGrwRAUVIv1JHPgL3S_Tm9Qm_RkRTzBOvO-P58DNQiZkwDTlgzqmdl0
Districts are scrambling to get remote learning lessons in place. But over half of students live near the poverty line, 14% have a learning disability, and some struggle just to find Internet access.
Spectrum 2020: The Expanding Spectrum of Technical Communication
Spectrum 2020 Rochester Chapter, Society for Technical Communication The Expanding Spectrum of Technical Communication Keynote speaker, Kirk St. Amant Saturday, March 21: Several half-day and full-day workshops to choose from. Lunch on your own at a nearby location within walking distance. Sunday af...
IDL SIG members - here is your chance to help select the future leaders of STC! Check your email for ballot details.
ATTENTION ALL STC MEMBERS: The STC election opened this morning. If you were a member as of 1 February 2020, look for your election email, click on the link, insert your member number and the unique password in the email (not your STC password), and choose your preferred candidates. If you cannot find your email, check spam or junk mail, as the email is sent by a third party. If you cannot find your voting email, please contact [email protected] and we will happily assist you!
The Nominating Committee has selected a wonderful slate of qualified individuals who want to lead STC into the future. Support them by voting! You’re also supporting yourself and your profession.
https://www.stc.org/wiki/elections/2020-election-slate/
Deadline is today February 22!
Do you want to increase your chances of employment after graduating from your undergraduate or graduate program? Having your article published with a link in your résumé (or on your LinkedIn page) to your article might give you just the edge you need to land a great job in technical communication and/or instructional design!
http://www.stcidlsig.org/students/youcanbepublished/
Deadline is tomorrow February 22!
Do you want to increase your chances of employment after graduating from your undergraduate or graduate program? Having your article published with a link in your résumé (or on your LinkedIn page) to your article might give you just the edge you need to land a great job in technical communication and/or instructional design!
http://www.stcidlsig.org/students/youcanbepublished/
Deadline is February 22!
Do you want to increase your chances of employment after graduating from your undergraduate or graduate program? Having your article published with a link in your résumé (or on your LinkedIn page) to your article might give you just the edge you need to land a great job in technical communication and/or instructional design!
http://www.stcidlsig.org/students/youcanbepublished/
Deadline is February 22!
Do you want to increase your chances of employment after graduating from your undergraduate or graduate program? Having your article published with a link in your résumé (or on your LinkedIn page) to your article might give you just the edge you need to land a great job in technical communication and/or instructional design!
http://www.stcidlsig.org/students/youcanbepublished/
Deadline is February 22!
Do you want to increase your chances of employment after graduating from your undergraduate or graduate program? Having your article published with a link in your résumé (or on your LinkedIn page) to your article might give you just the edge you need to land a great job in technical communication and/or instructional design!
http://www.stcidlsig.org/students/youcanbepublished/
Deadline is February 22!
Do you want to increase your chances of employment after graduating from your undergraduate or graduate program? Having your article published with a link in your résumé (or on your LinkedIn page) to your article might give you just the edge you need to land a great job in technical communication and/or instructional design!
http://www.stcidlsig.org/students/youcanbepublished/
Deadline is February 22!
Do you want to increase your chances of employment after graduating from your undergraduate or graduate program? Having your article published with a link in your résumé (or on your LinkedIn page) to your article might give you just the edge you need to land a great job in technical communication and/or instructional design!
http://www.stcidlsig.org/students/youcanbepublished/
If you haven't renewed your STC and SIG membership yet, you can still renew by January 31 to keep your membership active and be eligible to vote in the upcoming STC elections. Renew today and continue to be a part of STC and our friendly, award-winning SIG! To renew, go to http://stc.org/membership. When you renew, be sure to select IDL SIG as a community.
We look forward to your membership in 2020!
The Society for Technical Communication is the world’s largest and oldest professional association dedicated to the advancement of the field of technical communication.
Deadline is February 22!
Do you want to increase your chances of employment after graduating from your undergraduate or graduate program? Having your article published with a link in your résumé (or on your LinkedIn page) to your article might give you just the edge you need to land a great job in technical communication and/or instructional design!
http://www.stcidlsig.org/students/youcanbepublished/
Do you want to increase your chances of employment after graduating from your undergraduate or graduate program? Having your article published with a link in your résumé (or on your LinkedIn page) to your article might give you just the edge you need to land a great job in technical communication and/or instructional design!
http://www.stcidlsig.org/students/youcanbepublished/
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