by Alison Edwards | Nov 1, 2020 | Recent Events, Tech Comm Café
The October Tech Comm Café took place virtually, via Zoom. After a round of introductions, we discussed a wide range of topics, starting with an announcement of an upcoming event: on January 13, 2021, Joel Basart will present an updated, webinar version of his popular...
by Joel Basart | Oct 6, 2020 | Recent Events, Techniques, Tools
STC Canada West Coast chapter offered an updated version of its hands-on workshop, Creating Instructional Videos, as a webinar. Why use instructional videos: Many companies use videos to inform customers about products and services. Videos can provide information more...
by Alison Edwards | Oct 5, 2020 | Announcements, Career
Memberships awarded for 2022! The STC Canada West Coast chapter awards up to 10 STC student memberships annually. Successful applicants receive a one-year STC student membership, valued at US$75.00. To be eligible, students must provide proof of current enrolment in...
by Alison Edwards | Oct 3, 2020 | Recent Events, Tech Comm Café
We had a record turnout for the September Tech Comm Café, with people calling in from as far away as California and Ottawa, and a diverse group that included a technical writing instructor, several students, some long-time tech writers, and some contemplating a career...
by Jason Wu | Sep 1, 2020 | Recent Events, Tech Comm Café
Last month’s Tech Comm Café was cancelled due to technical problems, but this month we chatted for longer than usual to make up for lost time. We welcomed some new faces and had a blast discussing the topics they brought up. Things kicked off with job leads. Need a...
by Jason Wu | Jun 29, 2020 | Recent Events, Tech Comm Café
We connected to Zoom from the comfort of our homes, the confines of a stuffy vehicle, and even as far away as California for June’s Tech Comm Café. We were dazzled by the fancy backgrounds of those who had their webcams enabled, and we had a delightful time bringing...
by Heather Sommerville | May 30, 2020 | Announcements, Chapter, Recent Events, Spotlights
The Canada West Coast chapter’s Volunteer of the Year award was created “to honour an exemplary volunteer whose generous contributions of time, energy, and ideas demonstrate sustained commitment, enhance the chapter’s services to its members, and inspire others to...
by Jason Wu | May 29, 2020 | Recent Events, Tech Comm Café
We signed in to Zoom for May’s Tech Comm Café. After nearly three months of COVID-19 lockdown, we’ve adjusted nicely to meeting from home. This month marked the first time the STC has hosted a virtual version of the Summit, its annual international conference....
by Joel Basart | May 13, 2020 | Announcements, Chapter, Upcoming Events
This is an all-hands meeting to discuss upcoming events, welcome all volunteers, and review the work that needs to be done to keep our chapter moving forward in serving our community of writers. If you want to find out what’s happening, have some ideas you’d like to...
by Elva Abdul Hadi | May 3, 2020 | Recent Events, Tech Comm Café
The April Tech Comm Café met virtually via Zoom. Instead of eating in a restaurant, attendees were welcomed to have dinner while chatting online about a variety of issues. Concerns were raised about reports of undesirable incidents on Zoom, such as strangers crashing...
