Upcoming Chapter Meetings & Events

March 6th, 2007
Understanding Learning Styles

In this interactive session and webcast, Jane Holbrook of the University of Waterloo shows us that although academics in the field of education argue the pros and cons of "pigeonholing" students into learning style categories, it is generally accepted that designing learning activities and course materials with a range of learning styles in mind can help educators maximize their learner's success.

We will look at some different styles, at how learning takes place in the brain, and at some strategies for creating materials and activities that will help a range of learners.

Jane Holbrook has been the Liaison to the Faculty of Science for the Centre for Learning and Teaching Through Technology at the University of Waterloo since 2001. Her role there is to help Science faculty members enhance their teaching with technology in a pedagogically sound way. Herformal training in the Life Sciences and she has had the opportunity to teach Genetics and Vertebrate Zoology to UW undergraduates face-to-face on campus and online through University of Waterloo's distance education arm for many years.

March 14th, 2007
Webinar: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Content Management, But Were Afraid to Ask

Delving into content management (CM) is entering an unfamiliar and sometimes confusing world. It's not unusual for a well-meaning IT group of a corporation to install a well-respected, but inappropriate for technical publishing, content management application and expect the technical documentation department to start churning out documentation using the new system – and what about that return on investment they expect to see after a few months?

Knowing the basics of CM is more than a protection mechanism; it's a way of preparing for the next big trend in documentation production.

In this seminar, Rahel Anne Bailie provides the groundwork for understanding what a content management system is and what it does, the differences between various types of CM systems, some circumstances under which CM can be beneficial, and techniques for determining system suitability. The seminar will also demystify the industry vocabulary, thereby eliminating some of the barriers that can slow down the investigative process.

RVSP: If you plan on attending, please RSVP to Carol Lawless at recorder@stc-soc.org. In your email message, include the names of all attendees and their membership status. Seating is limited, so RSVP early!

Rahel Anne Bailie is a content management consultant helping organizations analyze their business requirements and spectrum of content to get the right content management fit. Coming from a technical communication and usability background, she understands the complexities of structured authoring and user-centered design. She is principal of Intentional Design Inc, a consultancy focusing on performance improvement for communication products, and a managing partner with the multidisciplinary Strategy A Consulting Group in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

March 27th, 2007
Annual Wine and Cheese Networking Event

You are cordially invited to the annual STC Southwestern Ontario Chapter Wine and Cheese soiree. Enjoy chatting with fellow communicators over complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres, and find out who will be accepting the Chapter honours this year. This is also an opportunity to meet some special guests this year: Region 1 Director, Cindy Currie and 2nd Vice President Mark Clifford!

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