http://www.stcsig.org/idl STC IDL Newsletter http://www.stcsig.org/idl/newsletter_0605_FEATURE.shtml We instructional designers and tech writers are both explainers and teachers. We both hope our victims learn something from us. But how often do we pull ourselves away from our own divine creations long enough to try to learn something more about the people whose lives we claim to improve through our writing and designing? http://www.stcsig.org/idl/newsletter_0605_EDITOR.shtml Howdy, y'all! Let me start this newsletter by introducing myself to you. You can see by my byline that I have "Dr." in front of my name. No, I can't heal your cold symptoms or prescribe drugs to send you to a nice quiet place. My doctorate is in Business Administration with a minor in International Business. http://www.stcsig.org/idl/newsletter_0605_ARTICLES.shtml Improving the Management and Efficiency of Instructional Systems Development Teams (A White Paper), Listserv Summary on Learning Management Systems Discussion http://www.stcsig.org/idl/newsletter_0605_INTERVIEWS.shtml This new column will offer you insights into how instructional design Thought Leaders, like Ruth Clark or Jack Phillips, got started in the profession as well as their thoughts on where the profession is headed. http://www.stcsig.org/idl/newsletter_0605_MANAGER.shtml Sometime during the last week, a technical communicator friend said that she's heard that English is the most metaphorical language. http://www.stcsig.org/idl/newsletter_0605_SIG.shtml Wanna find out what's happening in STC and in the Instructional Design and Learning SIG? Well here are just a few things that you might find interesting: http://www.stcsig.org/idl/newsletter_0605_MEMBER.shtml Hello, IDL'ers of STC. By now, you're back in the routine of your jobs after the annual conference, if you attended, and if you're in the US, you're trying to find time to fit in many outdoor summer activities and keep up with work. Speaking of work, do you remember the question I asked at the end of the Member News of the last newsletter? http://www.stcsig.org/idl/newsletter_0605_TechComm.shtml The Instructional Design and Learning SIG is teaming up with the Phoenix Chapter to co-sponsor the conference traditionally known as the Region 5 conference to be held November 11th and 12th in Mesa, Arizona. http://www.stcsig.org/idl/newsletter_0605_SOCIETY.shtml The new Intercom Online is now available... http://www.stcsig.org/idl/newsletter_0605_LEARNING.shtml STC offers several opportunities to learn and improve your knowledge in technical communication and instructional design. Check out some of these opportunities to update your skill set, have fun, and increase your earning potential! http://www.stcsig.org/idl/newsletter_0605_EMPLOYMENT.shtml We're pleased to announce the debut of STC's new Technical Communication Career Center! http://www.stcsig.org/idl/newsletter_0605_LETTERS.shtml Were there articles that you found helpful? Is IDeaL: Design for Learning serving your needs? Is there an article or feature that you would like to see in the future? http://www.stcsig.org/idl/newsletter_0605_TIPS.shtml Do you have a short tip or quick reference guide that you use when designing instruction or when teaching? http://www.stcsig.org/idl/newsletter_0605_ABOUT.shtml How do I contribute to the newsletter? How often is the newsletter published? What's the mission of the Instructional Design and Learning SIG? Find out this and more in this section!