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The following are interesting and useful quotes from many of the speaker presentations at the 2011 Long Beach event. |
- Evidence found that simulation-gaming-based training builds confidence in applying learning on the job.
- Users subconsciously understand the relationship of elements based on the white space and indents.
- The iPhone 4 display magnifies content by 200%. For non-vector images, include high-resolution images.
- Social media can help others help you help others in ways you may never have imagined.
- You can output PDF direct from RoboHelp without the need for Acrobat.
- Automated usability testing is not a replacement for moderated testing or research.
- Use CSS for character styles as well as paragraph and other styles.
- For a JavaScript resource, dynamicdrive.com provides samples and code.
- To maintain clarity, size window or image before capturing image.
- Effective eLearning: tell me, show me, let me, test me.
- To find people talking about your company or topics in your field, use http://twitter.com/#!/search-home.
- Different formats and rates make sound files different sizes; consider file upload needs when recording/saving.
- Most browsers for mobile devices support HTML5. Your best option is a Webkit-based browser: Safari or Chrome.
- Android UA capabilities are similar to iPhone but more complicated.
- "10 Commandments" of Blogging: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/religion/3091505/Bloggers-given-new-Ten-Commandments-by-church-leaders.html.
- Google Analytics provides insights into how external customers are finding your site and how you can enhance the experience.
- First step to user-centered design is to realize your end users are not YOU.
- Examples provide the "aha" factor of recognition, understanding, and clarity.
- XSLT produces sophisticated output results via a declarative processing environment.
- HTML5 provides numerous built-in user assistance options for forms.
- Bad microphone = bad audio, no matter the location.
- Tell search engines about pages on your site we might not have discovered for themselves.
- Technology products don't need gender personas; focus on experience level.
- Remember that a DITA project is just a bunch of XML files.
- Make it clear that interactivity is possible. Don't assume people will know that they can touch a screen.
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