July 2010 At-a-Glance Photo Contest

STC Chicago July At-a-Glance

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Thursdays @ STC Chicago
Summit @ aClick Available Soon
Did You Know? STC Offers Online Certificate Courses
STC Webinars
Alliance Meetings
At-a-Glance Photo Contest
Coming this August...

Thursdays @ STC Chicago
 
Going out of town for the holiday weekend? Don't worry. We're meeting for lunch on July 1st and 8th to accommodate your busy schedule. Join fellow technical communicators at the following locations. Please note the times and dates for each venue. And, oh yes, have a great Fourth of July!
 
City Location - Thursday, July 1
 
Chicago French Market at 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
131 N. Clinton (under the Ogilvie Transportation Center)
Chicago, IL 60661
  
Southwestern Location - Thursday, July 1
 
Dupage Inn at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
2410 Ogden Ave.
Downers Grove, IL 60515
 
Northern Location - Thursday, July 8
 
Go Roma at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
900 N. Milwaukee Ave. (outside)
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
 
Northwestern Location - Thursday, July 8
 
Pompei at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
1261 East Higgins Road (back room)
Schaumburg, IL 60173
 
Questions? Check out our "Thursdays" FAQ.

Summit@aClick Available Soon 
 
Didn't get a chance to attend the 2010 Summit? This summer, STC members will have an opportunity to access more than 80 educational sessions recorded at the conference in Dallas. STC will provide access to these sessions via SUMMIT@aClick, a new program designed to make the Summit more accessible for all.
 
 

Did You Know?
 
STC Offers Online Certificate Courses
 
Current offerings include:
  • TechComm 101
  • Technical Communication Manager
  • Instructional Design for eLearning
  • Undiscovered Country: Master Writer
 

STC Webinars
 
Wednesday, 14 July
12:00-1:00 PM CST
Personality and Writing Style: Playing to Your Strengths
Presented by Andrea Wenger
 
Wednesday, 21 July
12:00-1:00 PM CST
Sailing Solo: A Lone Writer's Journey Continued
Presented by Darice Lang
 
Registration Rates: $79 for members; $149 for non-members; $29 for student members
 
 

Alliance Meetings
 
Implementing a Global Blended Learning Program
Chicagoland Chapter of the American Society for Training & Development (CCASTD)
Wednesday, July 14
 
Join CCASTD members as they discuss a new, blended-learning program recently implemented across geographies in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. You'll gain insights about important global differences that should be taken into consideration when embarking on large training initiatives. See CCASTD for details.
 
 
ODN/C Annual Picnic and Business Meeting
Organizational Development Network/Chicago (ODN/C)
Saturday, July 10
 
Join ODN/C members for an afternoon of fun, food, and great conversation, as they discuss the OD community concept and other new initiatives for the coming year. See ODN/C for details.
 
 

At-a-Glance Photo Contest
 
Can you identify the building featured in this month's photo contest? (See the photo banner at the top of this page.) Here's a clue: Many elearning and technology specialists will be visiting this downtown location on August 11, 2010.
 
The first person to reply with the correct answer will win a $20 gift card from Amazon.com. Please send your answers to contest@stc-chicago.org and check our website for news of a winner. Good luck!
 
Contestants are eligible to win only one prize within any one 12-month period. We will notify the winner via email. Additional information about the photo will be posted on our blog.

Coming this August... 
 Chicago eLearning & Technology Showcase Logo 
The 3rd Annual Chicago eLearning & Technology Showcase will take place on Wednesday, August 11, 2010, at the University Center in Chicago. Back by popular demand, the Showcase provides a full day of presentations with an emphasis on the role of new media and interactive methods in business and institutional training.
 
Our speakers will explore all aspects of elearning -- instructional design, development tools, media resources, virtual classrooms, social and interactive applications, mobile learning, rapid elearning, and more.
 
Registration Rates: $60, members of STC Chicago, CISPI, and CCASTD; $60, Roosevelt University faculty and students; $80, Alliance members; $100, non-members
 
For details or to register, see the official eLearning Showcase website.
 
 
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