 Thursdays @ STC Chicago
Join fellow technical communicators for lunch at the following locations on Thursday, September 4.
Please note that the Northern Location is still meeting September 4, but at 5:30 pm for dinner. City Location Caffè Baci at 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 2 N LaSalle St building (entrance on Madison) Chicago, IL 60602
Near North Location Chipotle at 11:00 am - 12:30 pm 1166 N State St. Chicago, IL 60610 The Beer Market at 5:30 pm - different time! Vernon Hills Town Center 1270 S Milwaukee Ave. Vernon Hills, IL 60061 Western Location DuPage Inn at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm 2410 Ogden Ave. Downers Grove, IL 60515 Northwestern Location Panera Bread 11:30 am - 1:00 pm 622 E. Golf Road (between Meacham and Roselle) Schaumburg, IL 60173
To help us try to ensure seating for everyone, please email the site contact (listed above for each location) and let him or her know you're coming. Drop-ins are always welcome, but reservations are recommended. Questions? See Thursdays @ STC Chicago. |
September Chapter Meeting - Rapid eLearning Tools Workshop
 Join us on September 18 for a look at Rapid eLearning Tools with Tanya Blakley. In this workshop, we'll explore some key differences between two of the most widely used Rapid eLearning Software Applications: Articulate Storyline and Adobe Captivate.
Bring your iPads or laptops
Ms. Blakley will share some sample courses developed with both tools and walk through the features used in their creation. You'll discover helpful how-tos and learn about adding video, sound, quizzes, and other interactive elements.
When Thursday, September 18 Networking: 6:00 pm Dinner: 6:30 pm Program: 7:00 pm
Where Illinois Institute of Technology Wheaton Campus 201 E Loop Road Wheaton, IL 60189
What to bring
Your iPads or laptops. About the Speaker
Tanya Blakley has over 17 years of experience in Training and Industrial Design. She holds a Master's Degree from Boise State University in Educational Technology with a focus in Online Teaching. She is currently an Instructional Specialist with a prominent Pharmacy Benefits Management company and is considered the primary eLearning designer, with courses deploying to an employee base of over 4,500.
Bronze Level Meeting Sponsor
Upcoming Events Check out the new Monthly Programming page on the website for information on upcoming events and the latest information. Please note that details are subject to change. |
September AC Meeting
STC Chicago's Administrative Council meets once a month to discuss chapter business and to plan upcoming events. All AC meetings are open to the public. September's meeting takes place:
Thursday, Sept 11
7:00 pm
via conference call
If you'd like to attend this meeting, please RSVP to president@stc-chicago.com to receive dial-in information.
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STC Chicago Technical Communication Competition
The 43rd Annual STC Chicago Technical Communication Competition call for entries is open! Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to:
- Receive recognition for outstanding work effort
- Receive detailed feedback from multiple peer reviews
- Help provide visibility for our profession
- Help establish professional standards for our work
We want your help
There are many ways you can be involved in our annual Competition - as an entrant, judge, or volunteer. In particular, we're looking for the following:
- Judging Coordinator
- Team Leads
- Publicity Coordinators
- Awards and Banquet Coordinators
Valuable opportunity
Entering the competition and helping with the competition are both excellent learning experiences. Members and non-members are welcome. Check out the Competition webpage for more information.
Why you should be a judge for the STC Competition
Judges have a unique opportunity to review entries from different categories and industries. Entries can be websites, manuals, help documentation, newsletters, etc. Past entries have come from industries as diverse as aerospace, manufacturing, agricultural, software, and medical associations. Seeing such different work can be educational as well as inspiring. You also get to interact with other judges and benefit from their experience.
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STC Webinars
STC is offering the following webinars this month:
Tuesday, September 9 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT
Presented by Joe Gollner
Wednesday, September 10 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT
Presented by Gavin Austin
Wednesday, September 17 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT
Presented by Judith Shenouda
Thursday, September 18 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm CDT
Presented by Beth Gerber
Tuesday, September 23 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am CDT
Label Editing: Great Things in Small Packages
Presented by Leah Guren
Thursday, September 25 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm CDT
Mentoring and Growing Junior Writers
Presented by Betsy Kent
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Chicago eLearning & Technology Showcase Recap
If you attended the eLearning & Technology Showcase this year, you know what a success it was. Instructional designers and technical communicators gathered at Northern Illinois University in Naperville on August 5 for a day of educational sessions and networking. Even if you weren't able to attend, be sure to check out the following session materials and media:
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Session materials are now available at the SlideShare site. Check this site for more slides and handouts in the days to come.
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Coming soon: watch videos from the event on the YouTube site by Q Creative.
- Check out photos from the day posted on Flickr. If you have pictures that you'd like to share, send them to the CETS and they'll add them to the collection.
Thanks to all who attended and to our top level sponsors. We hope to see you at next year's event!
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Summit 2015: Call for Proposals
The 2015 Call for Proposals is now open! Anyone with experience in the latest communication techniques, technologies, approaches, and solutions is invited to submit. You are not required to be an STC member to submit a proposal. Read more about the proposal process here.
Submit a proposal!
Proposals are due Friday, September 12 at 4:00 PM CDT. Next year's Summit takes place June 21-24, 2015 in Columbus, OH.
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Alliance Meetings
CCASTD
ODN Chicago Thursday, September 11 5:30 pm dinner, 6:30 - 8:30 pm program
Be sure to check out the Alliance website for additional details and other upcoming events across Chicago!
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At-a-Glance Photo Contest
September 27 is Museum Day Live!, a Smithsonian event with free admission to select museums across the nation. What is the name of one of the participating Chicago museums pictured in the header above?
Hint: this museum once held a copy of the Emancipation Proclamation, hand-written by Abraham Lincoln, before the Great Chicago Fire destroyed it.
Send your answer to pr@stc-chicago.com. The first person to respond with the correct answer wins a $20 giftcard to Amazon.com. Check our blog for news of a winner.
Contestants are eligible to win only one prize within any 12-month period. We notify the winner via email. |
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