We had a blast at the #STC17 Summit. Here are slides from our meeting.
stc-idl-sig-2017 Business Meeting Presentation
2017 Platinum Community Award
The citation on our certificate will read:
“For fulfilling the STC mission of providing quality programs to members through innovative activities. For your outstanding work on leadership, transition, and community outreach.”
Our community will be recognized during the Leadership Program (on Sunday, May 7) at the 2017 Summit in Washington, DC. At that time, we will receive our CAA certificate.
In addition, we encourage all of your community members to attend the Honors Reception (on Tuesday, May 9, at 5:30pm), as the Community of the Year and Most Improved Community will be announced during that time.
In addition, there will be an opportunity to have the official event photographer take a group photo of your community members with your award at the end of the evening.
Congratulations to all members of the Instructional Design & Learning SIG!
2017 Pacesetter Award
The STC Instructional Design & Learning SIG has earned the 2017 Pacesetter Award for the 2016 activity year. The citation on our certificate will read:
“For your innovative Article Writing Competition that encourages student participation with a unique two-level award system that benefits both the community and the Society.”
At the Summit in Washington, DC, our community will be recognized and receive the Pacesetter Award certificate during the Leadership Program event on Sunday, May 7.
Congratulations to all members of the STC Instructional Design & Learning SIG on a job well done and for being an example for all STC communities.
February 16, 2017 “Test then Tell in eLearning” webinar with Mary Whalen (Sojoodi)
Join us for the “Test then Tell in eLearning” webinar with Mary Whalen (Sojoodi).
Update: The event recording is available free at Free recordings of IDL SIG webinars for members (requires password. Contact programs@stcidlsig.org if you did not yet receive your password.)
10:30 am Pacific / 11:30 am Mountain / 12:30 pm Central / 1:30 pm Eastern
Thursday, February 16, 2017
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About the webinar
Mary explores Test Then Tell, an approach to structuring asynchronous e-Learning courses. Mary will give an overview of the approach, show course examples where Test Then Tell is used, compare Test Then Tell to the more traditional Tell Then Test approach, and discuss the development process for creating Test Then Tell courses.
The webinar will be recorded so feel free to watch with us online and then rewatch at your leisure. No need to take notes. If you cannot attend, sign up anyway so that you will get a link to the recording. You will receive an email prior to the webinar with instructions about logging in.
Intended Audience
All Audiences. The content will be introductory (e.g., > “101 level”)
About the Speaker: Mary Whalen (Sojoodi)
For over 20 years, Mary has been helping companies use training and documentation solutions to improve employee performance, increase customer satisfaction, and ensure regulatory compliance. Mary has designed and developed live and online training programs, technical and user manuals, and online help for a wide range of companies in various industries, from start-ups to Fortune 500 clients. Mary has taught through the Society for Technical Communication Institute at Northern Illinois University, and her work has received awards from the Society for Technical Communication.
Mary Whalen
Award Winning Instructional Designer & Technical Writer
Improving employee performance and customer satisfaction through documentation and training solutions.
eLearning | Online Training | Classroom Training | Train-the-Trainer | User Guides | Reference Guides | Policies & Procedures | Online Help
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November 16, 2016 IDL SIG Virtual Open House
Join the IDL SIG online for our Virtual Open House!
5 pm Pacific / 6 pm Mountain / 7:00 pm Central / 8:00 pm Eastern
Wed, November 16, 2016
Watch the recording at http://stc.adobeconnect.com/p70g5iisf77/
See the slides below or download the slides as pdf here or as a PowerPoint here.
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As a virtual community, with all of our members scattered across the globe, we do not have the same opportunities as geographically-based communities to meet up face-to-face. Since 2013, we have hosted the IDL SIG Virtual Open House (VOH) so that new and prospective IDL SIG members could learn more about our community’s mission and goals, learn more about member benefits, and meet some of our leaders and volunteers.
During our VOH, participants have always had the opportunity to ask questions about the SIG and what we offer.
Virtual Party, too!
This year, we’d like to try something new. We’d like to combine our VOH with a virtual party (VP), where we would encourage all attendees to share a photo or story. The VP (not be confused with Vice President!) we hope will add a very human, personal side to our VOH. Hey, it is all about making real, enduring connections!
About the webinar
The webinar will be recorded so feel free to watch with us online and then rewatch at your leisure. No need to take notes. If you cannot attend, sign up anyway so that you will get a link to the recording.
See the 2015 VOH recording and slides on our website.
See the 2014 VOH recording on Adobe Connect.
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