Why would a technical writer consider a certification? Well, they have a few things going for them: They can offer chances for you to improve your current skills They can help you develop and hone more specialized skills They can aid in setting you apart from others...
I taught a 7th grade English Language Arts class. They taught me that learning content matters. They taught me quickly and loudly. Walking into the classroom, I was so certain my lesson plan was perfect that I scarcely flinched at 30ish noisy tweens. One...
Remember playing Telephone as a kid, and how a simple phrase could change into something completely different? Corporate communication is little different and DITA depends on it. No survey is complete without the airing of grievances. While DITA is predominantly...
In our recent blog post, 4 reasons to use DITA XML to create learning assessments, we mentioned that you can use DITA XML to create Learning & Training courses that people can access on their mobile phone or tablet in whatever language they prefer. That left...
easyDITA recently presented a webinar with Earley & Associates on the topic of effective search. We didn’t get a chance to answer all your questions on the broadcast, so we thought we’d follow up with a blog post. The webinar was built on the work we...
We talk to a lot of customers who develop Learning & Training courses and help systems. Their challenge today is to deliver content to multiple audiences in multiple formats and languages, while at the same time taking advantage of every possible efficiency to...