Chapter Seminars and Workshops
Annual Conference
Remote Seminars (STC telephone and Web)
Other STC Conferences and Seminars

Chapter Seminars and Workshops

The Phoenix Chapter hosted the Tech Comm 2005 Conference in November of 2005. Along with the conference, two workshops were also held in November.

The chapter's Education Committee is working on future plans for seminars and workshops. 

IDL SIG Webinar

March 15, 2006, 11:00 AM MT  

Successful ID: Where Theory and Practice Meet  

53rd Annual Conference 

Make your plans for Las Vegas May 7-10, 2006! 

STC's annual conference is the world's largest gathering of technical communicators. Among the many highlights of the conference are educational sessions, workshops, vendor exhibits, and displays of the winning entries of the Society's international competitions. Technical communication professionals also benefit from numerous networking opportunities and employment resources. 

Las Vegas Guides 

Registration Deadlines

Speakers: April 7
  
All others: (Advanced) April 21
(On-site registration continues after April 21)

STC Remote Seminars

The Society offers many Web- and telephone-based seminars in which participants listen to the presenter over the phone (much like a conference call) while viewing presentation materials over the Web. This format provides easier access to materials for reference during the presentation, as well as a more intimate, "classroom" setting than the typical telephone seminar. See the Remote Seminars page for more information and to register.

February 22, 2006 *
Improve Your Technical Communication Skills through Creative Writing Techniques
Susan Haire, Amy Himes, and Marella Colyvas will present an STC Web-telephone seminar, "Improve Your Technical Communication Skills through Creative Writing Techniques," from 1 to 2:30 PM Eastern Time. The presenters will demonstrate how to adapt techniques of fiction writing for use in technical writing. Register at stc.webex.com. Level: All levels

March 8, 2006 *
Instructions for Writing Instructions: Guidelines for Organization and Content
Caroline Stern will present an STC Web-telephone seminar, "Instructions for Writing Instructions: Guidelines for Organization and Content," from 1 to 2:30 PM Eastern Time. Stern will examine effective design to help participants write, edit, and teach effective process explanation. Register at stc.webex.com.
Level: Beginner/Intermediate

April 12, 2006 *
Software Simulations: Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices
William Horton will present an STC Web seminar, Software Simulations: Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices, from 1 to 2:30 PM Eastern Time. Participants will learn how software simulations can enliven the learning experience by engaging users and adding interactivity. Register at stc.webex.com.
Level: Intermediate

* One site can have only one phone connection and one computer connection. You will be issued an enrollment ID, pass code and phone number when you register and pay for the seminar. If you forward your ID, pass code and/or phone number to others or use it on more than one computer or phone connection, you will be billed $150 for each additional connection used.

Other STC Conferences and Seminars

March 25, 2006
The STC United Kingdom Chapter will host a half-day conference at Sheffield Hallam University in Sheffield, England. The conference will focus on ways that technical communicators can market themselves to employers or future clients. More information will appear on the chapter Web site.

March 31, 2006
The Rochester Chapter STC will hold Spectrum 2006, an all-day conference focusing on coming trends and directions in technical communication, at the RIT Inn and Conference Center in Henrietta, New York. Keynote speakers will be Suzanna Laurent, president of Communications Design Group and current president of STC, and Jared Spool, CEO of User Interface Engineering. For more information, please contact: Tom Moran.

April 6–7, 2006
The Manitoba Chapter STC and Red River College will hold their annual conference, Technology and People: The/Write/Connection, at the Princess Street Campus of Red River College in Winnipeg, Canada. For more information, please contact: Henry Shorr, (204) 945-7298.