Please join the Northeast Ohio STC community for its February 8, 2012 Programs meeting! We are extremely fortunate to have Joe Welinske traveling to Cleveland to deliver this presentation to NEO STC. This topic is applicable to technical writers, editors, information architects, Web designers and developers, trainers, or anyone who has an interest in developing user interface text for smartphone applications.
Topic:
Development Techniques for User Interface Text and Web-based Content in Smartphone Applications
Do you need help understanding the basics of mobile application creation? This session will explore user interface text and content delivery for iPhone/iPad, Android, and generalizations for other mobile platforms as well. This session is technical, but does not require any experience with programming.
Since mobile devices have reduced screen real estate, it puts a great weight on the words and phrases appearing in the applications. The first word to come to mind is rarely the best word. Usability techniques can help you choose the perfect word for every situation, and make your application that much easier to use. By understanding how application creation is done, you can do much of the design work on your own.
To deliver your content, especially for training and user assistance content, being able to provide your content as a web-based deliverable inside of an application has several advantages over embedding it in code. One advantage is that there is no need for your content to go through the Apple application review process. A second advantage is that you can update the content at any time without affecting installed applications. A final advantage is that you can do all of your work without the need for programming resources.
Speaker:
Joe Welinske is the president of
WritersUA. WritersUA is a company devoted to providing training and information for user assistance professionals. The WritersUA/WinWriters Conference draws hundreds of attendees each year from around the world to share the latest in user assistance design and implementation. The free content on the WritersUA web site attracts over 20,000 visitors each month.
Joe has been involved with software documentation development since 1984. Together with Scott Boggan and David Farkas, Joe authored two editions of the popular and pioneering book Developing Online Help for Windows. He has also taught online Help courses at the University of Washington, University of California - Santa Cruz, and Bellevue Community College. Joe received a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Illinois in 1981, and a M.S. in Adult Instructional Management from Loyola University in 1987.
Joe was the President of STC Puget Sound Chapter from 2006-2008 and remains on the board in charge of gathering chapter sponsorships. Joe is currently Membership Director for the Puget Sound Chapter of the Usability Professionals Association.
Date:
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Time:
5:30 to 6:00 PM - Registration
6:00 to 7:00 PM - Dinner
7:00 to 8:00 PM - Joe Welinske's Presentation
Location:
Keithley Instruments28775 Aurora Road
Solon, OH
440-248-0400
Menu:
Buffet:
- Chicken Francese
- Baked Rigatoni and tomato sauce (vegetarian)
- Herb Roasted Redskins Potatoes
- California Blend Vegetables
- Soda, bottled Lipton tea, hot tea, bottled water, and coffee
Price:
Meeting only members/students: $15
Meeting only nonmembers: $25
With dinner members/students: $25
With dinner nonmembers: $40
Register:
If you plan to attend, email the
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by close of business on Wednesday February 1. Or, call Lynn at 440-646-3543.
Payment can either be made at the door the night of the event by cash or check, or through PayPal using the options below:
Hope to see you there!
Please note, we require 48 hours notice if you need to cancel. Anyone canceling with less than 48 hours notice is still required to pay their registration fee.
