Events/Programs:

STC SIGs and Forums: How They Can Increase Your Professional Value
STC Fellow Ann L. Wiley of Wiley Consultants, Inc.

STC is an international professional association with a wide range of virtual resources. Two of the strongest resources are the Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and Forums.

However, the New York Metro Chapter believes that these resources may be some of the association's better kept secrets, and we're sure that many members (and prospective members) don't understand the depth of these resources, and how they can be of benefit to us in finding and keeping jobs.

Therefore, on March 26th, the NY Metro Chapter will be conducting a program that will give you a better understanding of the association SIGs and Forums. Visit the New York Metro Chapter website to learn more about what is to be covered...

Location:
Virtual through LiveMeeting

Registration Deadline: Connection details will go out to everyone who RSVPs no later than 6 PM the day before the program.

Cost - Virtual Meeting Only:
$ 5 - STC Member
$10 - Non-STC Member

Register through the New York Metro Chapter webiste.

Integrating the Virtual World: Creating an Intersection with the Virtual and Real to Enhance Learning
SUNY Institute of Technology, Utica, NY

The goal of this one-day conference is to address a variety of topics related to the virtual world in higher education, including:

• How the virtual world fits into the future of higher education
• How simulated problem-solving activities can enhance student learning
• The effort to create simulated environments to help facilitate learning
• How to integrate the virtual world into current pedagogical approaches

Conference highlights:

Keynote Speaker: Bret Ingerman: “The Evolution of the Internet: Using ‘Virtual Worlds’ to Enhance Teaching, Learning, and Scholarly Research.”

A number of sessions will follow, including:

• Larry Dugan and Terry Keys: SUNY in Second Life Hands-on Workshop
• Dr. Andrew Phelps: The Multi-user Programming Pedagogy for Enhancing Traditional Study (M.U.P.P.E.T.S.) at RIT.
• Birds of a feather round table discussion or hands-on in a virtual environment

Location:
SUNY Institute of Technology, Utica, NY

Registration Deadline: Registration closes March 20, but registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. View registration information.

Cost:
Non-SUNY Faculty and Staff: $125

Past Presentation(s) Downloads:

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and (almost) Love Microsoft Word

Instructional Design Basics: Teaming Information Development with Training Development (PPT - 7MB)
October 25, 2007
-- Presenter: John McGloon, Technical Publications Supervisor - Medical Products, Welch Allyn

The Book as Child of the Internet (PPT - 6MB) (presentation overview)
June 6, 2007
-- Presenter: Frank Cost, Professor in the College of Imaging Arts and Sciences at Rochester Institute of Technology

Content Management Systems In Action (PPT)
April 25, 2007
-- Presenter: Tim Burkett, Mindshare

Project Management (PPT)
March 15, 2007
-- Presenter: Dave Daly, Daly Communications

Migrating to DITA (PPT)
December 12, 2006
-- Presenter: Kyla Town

The Three Topic Types -- Concept, Task, and Reference --
And How To Use Them Effectively:
Borrowing Best Practices from DITA
August 3, 2006
-- Presenter: Marcia Poulsen

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