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NOTE: This is an example of the type of speaker the Border Network Chapter of the STC attempts to bring to campus. This presentation was given in the Spring of 2001. Building a Career in Technical Communication Emerson Room at NMSU English Dept. 10:30 a.m. FREE FEATURED SPEAKER: Suzanna Laurent, STC Director-Sponsor Region 5 How can you make sure you are part of a rapidly growing profession that promises to provide high value and a 100% increase in available jobs in the next few years? You can join the field of technical communication! The world of technology is changing faster than ever before. Because of the rapid growth and new opportunities in the field of technical communication, Judy Glick-Smith, First Vice President, Society for Technical Communication (STC), says, "In the next 2-4 years, there will be two jobs for every technical communicator who stays up with the technology and the advances in our field." She also says that "we will be doing more systems documentation, knowledge management, and single sourcing than ever before." Learn more about the field of technical communication as Suzanna Laurent, Director-Sponsor Region 5 for the STC visits the campus of New Mexico State University to explain what technical communicators do, what the future trends are, how to join the profession, and how to get involved in the profession right now so you will be ready for a bright future. Afternoon session: Take time to learn about the world's largest organization devoted to the theory and advancement of technical communication. The Border Network Chapter of STC provides opportunities to learn new job skills, network with other professionals, and broaden your professional horizons. Learn about the many opportunities provided to technical communicators by STC as they communicate technical information. NOTE: This is an example of the type of workshops the Border Network Chapter of the STC can offer. Web Page Design Workshops for beginning through advanced users XX Workshop Descriptions XX Instructors |
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One workshop: $30.00
Two workshops: $50.00
Payment may be made by check or money order and must be received by March 10.
Reservations Return
Each workshop will be offered once in the morning (9:00-12:00) and once in the afternoon (1:00-4:00). All workshops will be held in computer labs on the NMSU campus (locations TBA); please bring a 3.5" disk. (Space is limited). For more information and for reservations, please call Irene Unpingco at 650-7954 or email stcbordernet@hotmail.com with your questions and concerns. The deadline for reservations is March 8. Each workshop will be limited to 18 people, so please reserve early!
Workshop Descriptions Return
Workshop 1 (W1) Maximize Your Web: An Introduction to Building Web Sites that Work
Workshop 2 (W2) Advanced Web Page Design: Creating an Effective Professional Website
Workshop 3 (W3) Creating a Website for the Classroom
Workshop 1 (W1)
Maximize Your Web: An Introduction to Building Web Sites that Work
This workshop will introduce concepts and tools for building Web pages, but that's not all! We will look beyond mere technical issues and examine design issues as well. What makes a good site work? Where do we begin when we decide to construct a Web? You'll leave the session with not only the knowledge of what tools are available for Web design, but with good strategies for making your own site stable and useful to your audience. This session is designed for beginners, but the strategies we will cover are used by experts as well.
Topics will include:
· How files are used on the Web (ftping, LANs, Host/Client)
· Basic HTML resources
· The importance of graphics files and how they work.
· Software available for design
· Some words about the future of Web sites
Workshop 2 (W2)
Advanced Web Page Design: Creating an Effective Professional Website
This workshop will focus on the principles and techniques of professional web design, from the small business "brochure" site to the successful e-commerce venture. Special attention will be paid to developing effective navigation, branding, and content development strategies.
Topics will include:
· Principles of good website navigation - making pages easy to use, information easy to find, and products easy to sell
· The basics of e-commerce, including shopping cart systems, secure servers, and online credit card transactions
· Promoting your site on the web, with a look at how search engines work
· Creating dynamic pages - including simple CGI programs and a look at ASP (Active Server Pages)
· Managing and interpreting site statistics
Workshop 3 (W3)
Creating a Website for the Classroom
This workshop will explore the process, steps, and tools for creating and structuring an educational Web site. While HTML issues will be addressed, various materials and methods will also be examined. The bottom line: If you want to use the Web as a tool for your classroom, this workshop is a good place to start. Preliminary knowledge of HTML or an editor is required.
Topics will include:
· Putting a syllabus and coursework on the Internet
· Having students interact with a class site
· Incorporating online teaching resources
The morning session of Workshop 3 is designed for NMSU instructors, covering material specific to creating a website for NMSU courses. The afternoon session is for teachers throughout the community.
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Rob Kramer
Robb is the Design Director for the Regional Educational Technology Assistance Program. He is completing a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Professional Communication with a specialization in visual rhetoric. He has taught professional communication and multimedia courses, and plans to offer a course on streaming web video next year.
Robert O'Rourke
Robert operates Stanton Street Design in El Paso, which has created a number of websites for local businesses, as well as stantonstreet.com, which is an online arts and entertainment magazine for El Paso. Before that he did web design in New York, working on projects for the PEN American Center (www.pen.org) and the IBM AS/400 website, among others.
Michael Dougherty
Michael has a M.S. in Technical and Professional Communication from NMSU, with a minor in Curriculum Instruction. His B.A. is in Marketing. He developed and incorporated an interactive Web site when teaching English 203 (Business Writing) at New Mexico State. He has also created several Web sites including the one for the Border Network Chapter of the STC. Michael is currently employed as a Technical Writer and Web Designer.