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Tag Archives: STC
So, how was your 2020? Good for you, too?
Let’s face it–2020 was a horrible year for everyone for a variety of reasons. And it was no different for me. One of the things I’m trying to do as I reflect back is understand how lucky I was in … Continue reading
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Tagged 2020, STC, STCPMC, tech comm, TechCommGeekMom, Technical communication, technical communications, technical writing
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Content in the Age of Coronavirus
Welcome to day 4-ish of my self-quarantine from the coronavirus pandemic. I say 4-ish because I went out on Sunday, but once I came back, I’ve stayed home every since. I went for a walk with my husband around the … Continue reading
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Tagged content experience, content storytelling, content strategy, digital literacy, Distance Learning, DIY education, e-learning, education, elearning, instructional design, Jimmy Fallon, Learning, social media, STC, storytelling, tech comm, TechCommGeekMom, Technical communication, technical communications, technical writing, The Tonight Show
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How do we determine the bounds of digital literacy?
Yes, you are seeing this correctly. There’s a blog posting from me. No need to double-blink in disbelief. I am still alive and well. I don’t always get much of a chance to write here because I’m busy! One of … Continue reading
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Tagged content strategy, digital literacy, e-learning, education, edupunk, elearning, higher ed, higher education, instructional design, instructional design and technology, Learning, m-learning, mobile learning, social media, STC, tech comm, TechCommGeekMom, Technical communication, technical communications, technical writing, UX
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Good writing always gets you ahead.
I’ve been job searching again, as my last contract ended about a month ago. I’ve had some ups and downs in the last month, to say the least, but finding the next gig is always a priority (even though I … Continue reading
STC-NEC Interchange 2018’s Keynote Speaker: TechCommGeekMom
Well, this will be a first! I’ve been invited to be the keynote speaker for the STC-New England Chapter’s conference, Interchange, this coming fall–October 26-27, 2018 in Lowell, Massachusetts. Interchange is one of those regional conferences that I’ve wanted to … Continue reading
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Tagged CONDUIT 2019, conference, content strategy, Interchange, Interchange 2018, Keynote, keynote speaker, Learning, Lowell MA, STC, STC-New England, STC-New England Chapter, tech comm, tech comm conference, TechCommGeekMom, Technical communication, technical communications, technical writing
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TechCommGeekMom, where have you been? The Delta Quadrant?
OK, so it’s been a while. I know. While I wish I could say that I’ve been on an Intrepid-class Federation starship named the U.S.S. Voyager, sadly that is not the case. It’s a little hard to be writing blog … Continue reading
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Tagged 2017 STC Summit, Borg, Camtasia, Captain Janeway, CONDUIT, content strategy, Delta Quadrant, digital literacy, DITA, DIY education, e-learning, education, elearning, Federation, Harry Kim, independent consultant, independent consulting, independent consulting business, instructional design, Kathryn Janeway, Learning, Philadelphia, Single-Sourcing Solutions, Star Trek, STC, STC PMC, STC Summit, TC Conclave, tech comm, TechCommGeekMom, Technical communication, technical communications, TechSmith, TechSmith Camtasia, Tom Paris, Voyager, Washington DC
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Technical Writer – Career Rankings, Salary, Reviews and Advice | US News Best Jobs
See how technical writer stacks up against other occupations. Source: Technical Writer – Career Rankings, Salary, Reviews and Advice | US News Best Jobs Thanks to the STC and Liz Fraley for posting this on Facebook for me to see. … Continue reading
2016 TechCommGeekMom Year in Review: Yeah, it could’ve been better.
As 2017 gets going, I realized that I haven’t written a whole lot in the past year. Why? Simple–not a whole lot to write about, frankly. 2016 was a rough year in many ways, but there were some good elements, … Continue reading
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Tagged 2016, 2017, CONDUIT, Content management, content strategy, copywriting, digital literacy, DIY education, e-learning, edupunk, freelancing, freelancing in tech comm, independent consulting, instructional design, instructional design and technology, knowledge management, Learning, mlearning, mobile, mobile learning, single sourcing, smartphones, social media, Society for Technical Communication, STC, STC PMC, STC-PMC Conduit, TC Camp, tech comm, TechCommGeekMom, Technical communication, technical communications, technical writing, year in review
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Canon–you need better tech writers
In the last week, I have purchased two new (to me) pieces of technology. The first was an upgrade to an iPhone SE from my iPhone 5S. I decided not to get the iPhone 7 because I had some serious … Continue reading
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Tagged Apple Pay, Canon, Canon output tray is open solution, Canon PIXMA, Canon Printer Paper Output Tray Help, Canon printers, content marketing, digital marketing, DIY education, IPhone, iphone 6S, iphone 7, iphone SE, Karen Nieto, mobile, product manual, social media, STC, tech comm, TechCommGeekMom, Technical communication, technical communications, technical writing, video, YouTube
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