Combining text and video in eLearning – Adventures in media synchronization

As we mentioned in previous posts, HTML5 enables Technical Authors and courseware developers to synchronize different media. One of the key areas where this can be applied is in eLearning, where users are now able to toggle between text-based content and video tutorials. As a consequence, Technical Communicators will need to decide which form of… Read more »

Upcoming Cherryleaf events during September and October 2012

Here are some upcoming Cherryleaf events during September and October 2012. Our Q4 Trends in Technical Documentation talk The Lean User Manual: Using Lean principles in Technical Publications 20th September 2012, 09.30-12.30 Free Dr Tony Self’s DITA training courses in London Publishing with the DITA Open Toolkit 8 October 2012 DITA authoring best practices 9… Read more »

Dr Tony Self’s DITA training courses in London

We’ve arranged for Dr. Tony Self to host his DITA training workshops in London this October. Tony is based in Australia, and he also known as “Dr. DITA”, as he has a PhD in DITA. He is also the author of “The DITA Style Guide”. Publishing with the DITA Open Toolkit, 8 October 2012 Most… Read more »