The Big 4: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube
February 16, 2012, Edmonton | Program
Join us in Edmonton where we’ll be discussing the basics of the prime social networks that you need to be seen on and how to create engaging conversation on each medium. Our affiliate, the Advertising Club of Edmonton welcomes STC Alberta members to attend. Read more…
Copyright Law for Freelance Editors
February 7, 2012, Calgary | Program
Michael Whitt and Martin Kratz of Bennett Jones will illuminate copyright law, its application to freelance editing, and the current relevant changes to copyright law proposed in Canada and the United States. Get a basic introduction to copyright principles, including liability for infringement, ownership of copyright, obtaining permissions, fair dealing, and other exemptions. Read more…
AGM & Mixer
January 26, 2102, Calgary & Edmonton | Meeting | Social
Join us for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) mixer. Catch up after the holidays, find out who got the best Christmas gifts, and get up to date with our accomplishments of 2011–there’s plenty of them! We’ll also present pins to our new Senior Members, give awards and accolades to our stellar volunteers, hand out door prizes, enjoy drinks, appetizers, and each other’s company. Read more…
Edmonton Holiday Party
November 30, 2011, Edmonton | Social Event
You are invited to join STC Alberta (in Edmonton) to celebrate the holiday season. You can expect good food and great company for the evening. Come out and meet some new friends or catch up with former colleagues.
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Adobe Captivate
November 15/16, 2011, Calgary | Workshop
Adobe Captivate software enables you to rapidly create powerful and engaging simulations, scenario-based training, and robust quizzes without programming knowledge or multimedia skills. This is instructor-led, hands-on classroom-delivery training, which teaches the fundamental tools for Adobe Captivate, including capturing screen images and quickly turning screen images into eLearning lessons (movies), adding captions, rollovers, clickable areas, typing areas, and sound effects. Read more…
The Art & Process of Book Design
November 8, 2011, Calgary | Presentation
Did you know that there’s a history behind every font? How could a book’s design affect its reception? Learn about the art and process of designing a book from Calgary publishing consultant Jeremy Drought. Read more…
Edmonton Coffee Night
November 3, 2011, Edmonton | Social Event
You are invited to join STC Alberta (in Edmonton) for a coffee night. Come out and meet some new friends or catch up with former colleagues. Read more…
Eight Step Editing
October 22, 2011, Calgary | Workshop
Using a step-by-step process outlined by renown editing expert, Jim Taylor, this program helps you identify and cure the most common factors in writing that become obstacles for readers. If you’re a writer, or want to be a writer, using these steps helps you make your writing more acceptable, by doing for yourself many of the things an editor would have to do later. This program won’t teach you how to spell or how to get started with writing, but it will teach you how to make your drafts more readable, more compelling, and more publishable. Read more…
Interpreting Rules in the Energy Sector
October 20, 2011, Calgary & Edmonton | Presentation
“If you don’t like rules, what would you and everyone else use to decide matters?” Rules exist! All types – from natural laws to regulatory requirement to even social norms – are there to guide a wise person or persons to a decision. Technical communicators follow rules all the time. We create processes and style guides to serve as the rules around our documentation projects, and the regulatory industry for the energy sector is no different. Understanding the purpose and intent behind the rules and regulations we all face is the key to understanding the rule itself. This presentation seeks to demonstrate five stages that establish general guidelines to assist the audience in decoding the purpose and intent behind a rule:
- Dissecting a rule
- Identifying and labelling the dissected parts of the rule
- Defining the words or phases of the rule
- Comprehending the words or phases of the rule
- Applying the rule
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CAFE Mixer
September 27, 2011, Calgary | Networking Event
CAFE (the Calgary Association of Freelance Editors), invites you to attend a networking mixer at the King & I Restaurant with several professional organizations in the writing, editing, and publishing fields. Don’t miss this opportunity to make new connections and expand your professional network. Read more…
Fall Pub Nights
September 22, 2011, Calgary and Edmonton | Networking Event
Each year, STC Alberta bids farewell to Summer and kick-starts the Fall with a pub night. Bring your summer stories and join us in either Edmonton or Calgary on Thursday, September 22 for this social event. Read more…
Edmonton Summer Pub Night
June 28, 2011, Edmonton | Social
You are invited to join STC Alberta (in Edmonton) for a Pub Night to celebrate the beginning of summer. You can expect good food and great company for the evening. Come out and meet some new friends or catch up with former colleagues.
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All Associations BBQ
June 23, 2011, Calgary | Networking Event
Join STC Alberta at the 3rd annual All Associations BBQ. Hosted by CCAT and Digital Alberta, this event is an excellent opportunity to network with Chapter members, Affiliate members, and new industry contacts. We’ll have a picnic style BBQ with hot dogs and hamburgers, and an interactive demonstration with Nancy Lowery, founder of The Natural Leader. Read more…
Technology and Learning Conference 2011
June 16-17, 2011, Edmonton | Conference
Interested in some free training? Hosted at the University of Alberta, one of Canada’s leading edge universities, the Technology and Learning Conference (TLC) 2011 is a chance to see the best in hardware and software which will bring you and your work environment into the 21st century. Learn how to be portable with your office by keeping technology at your fingertips. This year’s conference has dual themes: The Office Unplugged and Making Everyday Computing Easier. Read more…
New Heights
June 10, 2011, Calgary | Seminar
The New Heights annual seminar is STC Alberta’s premier educational event. This year, noted speaker and content strategist Rahel Anne Bailie will deliver a day-long workshop on the topic “The Treasure and the Hunt: Content as an Extension of User Experience”. Participants will discover a framework for developing content that aligns with user-centered design, from user research through personas and scenarios, to wireframes and content development. Read more…
“If Only I Had a Content Strategy…”
June 9, 2011, Calgary | Presentation
Join us for a special ‘Meet and Greet’ night to welcome Rahel Anne Bailie, this year’s New Heights presenter. During this event, Rahel will take us on an entertaining romp through the content strategy landscape, peeking into the worlds of various strategies and the many ways that a content strategy (or lack thereof) affects the ultimate user experience. Read more…
Achieving Your Goals — The Importance of Being vs. Doing
May 19, 2011 | Presentation
What difference would it make if you consistently set goals and achieved them? Would your life shift if your goals helped you be your best? Do you want a time-honoured and proven way to set goals that work?
Engage in this 60-minute interactive session where you will learn:
• Techniques for setting goals (along with a time-honoured and proven way)
• The importance of an action plan that includes being and doing
• Tips to support your success. Read more…
At the Edge of Print
May 6-7, 2011, Edmonton | Conference
At the Edge of Print connects writers with editors and publishers to explore the outer limits of the written word. This innovative, interactive conference invites participants to seek out new opportunities, new media, and new genres. Pitch your ideas to a publisher. Draw inspiration from our keynote speakers. Attend the panels, browse the marketplace, and don your thinking caps at the writers’ circus. Read more…
Safety in the Workplace
April 21, 2011, Calgary | Presentation
If an emergency happened in your office, would you know what to do? Join us for a 60-minute presentation on office safety. Adam Loria, a paramedic with the Calgary EMS, will talk about general personal safety topics and how to deal with emergencies. Read more…
Adobe Captivate 5: Essentials
April 14-15, 2011, Edmonton | Course
Front Runner Training is pleased to present a two-day instructor-led, hands-on course on the latest version of Adobe Captivate. Adobe Captivate software enables anyone to rapidly create powerful and engaging simulations, scenario-based training, and robust quizzes without programming knowledge or multimedia skills. Read more…
Introduction to WordPress
March 15, 2011, Calgary | Presentation
WordPress software is a popular tool used by professionals of all skill levels to create eye-catching websites and informative blogs. Presented by members of STC Alberta’s Web Team, this program includes a live demonstration of how to build a simple yet effective website in WordPress. Read More…
CIPS Alberta – Edmonton March Dinner
March 3, 2011, Edmonton | Presentation
CIPS Alberta is extending member pricing to STC Alberta members for their Corporate Tax Deferral and Income Program. In his presentation Karl Palmen will describe how business owners and managers in Canada who have incorporated, have two major income tax advantages available to them over those who have not incorporated. Read more…
Trends, Tools, and Technologies in Software User Assistance
February 17, 2011, Calgary and Edmonton | Webinar
User assistance is much more than “Help.” It encompasses a wide range of skills and technologies that are combined to improve the software user’s experience. This presentation by Joe Welinske provides a cutting-edge overview of the latest trends in software user assistance, defines the key terminology, highlights the most important technologies, and offers predictions on future directions of our field. The seventy-five minute session should be of interest to technical communicators of all backgrounds and experience levels. Read more…
Quark’s XML Author
February 1, 2011 | Webinar
Join host Bernard Aschwanden, STC Toronto immediate past president and DITA expert, as he gathers industry leaders to show you how DITA works when used with leading tools from companies like Adobe, JustSystems, Quark, and others. Get the inside scoop on this technology from people who know it best! There are 100 spots and it’s first come, first served. Read more…
STC Alberta Annual General Meeting and Networking Event
January 20, 2011, Calgary | Chapter Meeting and Networking Event
Join us for the first chance of the year to rub shoulders with leaders in the technical communication profession and get a sneak peak at our plans for the coming year. And celebrate with us as we award our top chapter volunteers too! Read more…
Edmonton Holiday Party!
December 16, 2010, Edmonton | Networking Event
You are cordially invited to join STC Alberta (in Edmonton) for a festive gathering to celebrate the holiday season. You can expect good food and great company for the evening. Come on out and meet some new friends or catch up with someone you haven’t seen for a while. Read more…
Lump Sum Contracting in Alberta’s Energy Sector
December 6, 2010, Edmonton | Workshop
December 10, 2010, Calgary | Workshop
Productivity Alberta presents an interactive workshop on lump sum contracting in the Western Canadian oil and gas industry. According to Alberta’s industrial players, contracting strategy is a critical factor in the improvement of project delivery, and project owners are using lump sum contracts more often. Join Dr. George Jergeas, PEng, and Jacqueline O’Toole, PEng, to learn about the findings from their recent study on lump sum contracting in Alberta’s energy sector. You can provide your feedback and recommendations to the report’s authors that will help shape future work in this area. On-line registration for both locations is available. Read more…
Mount Royal University Portfolio Show
December 9, 2010, Calgary | Networking Event
The students of Information Design are holding their annual Portfolio Show at the Ironwood Stage and Grill, located at 1229 – 9 Avenue SW in downtown Calgary on the evening of December 9. Mount Royal University invites STC members to attend this event from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. as it offers us a chance to check out the student portfolios, meet the students (our future colleagues!), and network with other industry attendees. There is no cost for this event.
30th Anniversary Celebration
September 30, 2010 Edmonton | Networking Event
November 4, 2010, Calgary | Networking Event
On January 30, 1980, the first six members applied for and received branch status. By April, there were 18 members and STC Alberta had achieved full chapter status. We’ve come a long way since then and we would like you to help us celebrate our growth and achievements. We planned two events, to give as many STC Alberta members as possible an opportunity to join in the celebrations. Bring a guest if you’d like, and come for a drink and some refreshments. Read more…
2nd Annual All Associations BBQ
June 22, 2010, Calgary | Networking Event
The All Associations BBQ is an excellent networking opportunity hosted by Digital Alberta, an STC Alberta Affiliate Association. The event brings together over 25 associations from different sub-sectors and provides the opportunity to thank all our members and affiliates for their support over the past year. Join us for a drink and some grilled delights before we break for the summer! Read More…
New Heights
June 4, 2010, Calgary | Seminar
This year’s New Heights seminar on the topic of Instructional Design will be presented by Bernard Aschwanden, professor in the continuing education Technical Communications program with Seneca@York, and founder and president of Publishing Smarter. This event promises to be engaging and educational for writers who create (or are interested in creating) course materials, tutorials, and other instructional content. Read More…
Minimalist Documentation
June 2, 2010, Edmonton | Course
June 3, 2010, Calgary | Course
In this evening program, Bernard Aschwanden of Publishing Smarter summarizes ideas from a two-day course on Minimalist Documentation (and yes, Bernard is aware of the irony of a two-day course on minimalism). Geared towards people who need to reduce the volume and complexity of content, Bernard provides a top ten list you can follow to cut time and effort needed to reduce the volume, and improve the quality of what you create. Read More…
Working in Web: A Technical Communicator’s Toolbox for Web Development and Design
April 22, 2010, Calgary | Presentation
Join us for a presentation on tips for technical communicators who are interested in working in web design and/or web development as either freelance contractors or as employees. The presenters will provide an overview of the web business and offer some advice in regards to getting started. Read More…
Spring Fling
April 20, 2010, Edmonton | Chapter Meeting and Networking Event
Well, spring is finally here (despite the wind and cool temps) and it’s been a couple of months since we last met, so this is a good opportunity to get together again. A small group of us have been developing a strategic plan for our chapter, and we would like to present it to you at this get together. The strategic plan will give us clear guidance on what we would like to achieve over the next three years. Read More…
MadCap Software Roadshow
March 15, 2010, Calgary | Seminar
MadCap Software is traveling across the US, Canada and Europe throughout 2010, visiting dozens of cities to provide an intensive, one-day technical writing seminar. Designed by Mike Hamilton, VP of Product Management, the seminar will provide you with valuable information on how to gain the most out of your technical writing and publishing tools in a challenging market environment. Read More…
DITA 101
March 9, 2010 | Webinar
You’ve heard the term “DITA”; maybe you attended some DITA programs through STC Alberta, or you read about it in Intercom, but one thing you know for sure about DITA is that it has had a lot of attention in the technical communication world over the last few years. But what exactly is it? Join us for a (mostly) buzzword-free overview of DITA, presented by Sarah O’Keefe, president of Scriptorium Publishing Services. Read More…
