The Conference for Software User Assistance
 
Targeted Learning: The conference topics are grouped into areas of interest to user assistance professionals. Each session has clear learning objectives. Click the session titles for detailed descriptions.
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Content Strategy

UA101: Writing ProceduresLeah Guren
UA101: EditingRhonda Bracey
UA101: Task AnalysisLeah Guren
UA101: Working with Subject Matter ExpertsNicky Bleiel
Embedding User Experience in the Product Development Life CycleMichael Hughes
Improving Your Online Help with Topic Type PatternsLinda Urban
Writing Help for Software Trial VersionsMichael Hughes
User Annotations with HTML5Dave Gash
Dealing with Subject Matter Experts in the Design ProcessKevin Moore
Adding Gusto to GlossariesLeah Guren
Using Neuroscience Research for Better Knowledge TransferKevin Moore
Needs Analysis for UA ProfessionalsLeah Guren
Using Iterative Design and Usability to Create Intuitive ApplicationsLeanne Logan
Integrating Help, Technical Support, and Training ContentPaul Mueller
Improve User Productivity with Just-in-Time AdviceRob Houser
Minimalist Writing to Improve Writing and Translation WorkflowsBernard Aschwanden
Automating the Localization of MultimediaCecilia Dobner
Metrics to Document the Costs of DocumentationBernard Aschwanden

Tools and Technologies

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UA101: HTML and CSSChar James-Tanny
UA101: Structuring a Help ProjectNicky Bleiel
UA101: Screen CapturesMatthew Ellison
UA101: Help Authoring ToolsChar James-Tanny
All About HyperlinksMatthew Ellison
Enhance your Help with SimulationsJoe Ganci
HTML5 and CSS3 to the PointScott DeLoach
The Very Cool Adobe Captivate Effects FeatureJoe Ganci
Getting Started with UA for Mobile ApplicationsJoe Welinske
DITA Relationship Tables: The Basics and BeyondDave Gash
The Current State of Foreign Language Text in eBooksJoshua Tallent
Introduction to DITA Conditional ProcessingDave Gash
Using MadPak Suite to Enhance Your HelpPatrick Calnan
UA Tips and Tricks for iPhone/iPadMyles Pflum
ePub: Pulling It All TogetherScott Prentice
A Survey of DITA WebHelp FormatsSimon Bate
Flare Tips and TricksScott DeLoach
Robohelp: Evolving Features and MethodsMatthew Ellison

Emerging Skills

UA101: Embedded UAScott DeLoach
UA101: Indexing and SearchJan Wright
UA101: User Interface TextRhonda Bracey
UA101: ScriptingDave Gash
Usability Testing: Down, Dirty, and Doable!Leah Guren
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS): Current Techniques and the Promise of CSS3Mike Hamilton
Getting Good PDF Out of DITA Sarah O'Keefe
Touch and Voice ControlJoe Welinske
eBook Production WorkflowsJoshua Tallent
Best Practices for Working with Video and CompressionNick Floro
Influencing Product DirectionRob Houser
Taking the Next Step in Learning: GamificationNick Floro
Innovations in UA at OracleMarta Rauch
Using Comics as an Inspiration to Create HTML-based WalkthroughsSteve Stegelin
Embracing Visual Communication with Mobile VideoPaolo Tosolini
Introduction to Video EditingJoe Welinske
Thinking about UA as Performance SupportLinda Urban
Social Strategies for Online Video SyndicationPaolo Tosolini

Special Interest

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Welcome to the World of Software User AssistanceJoe Welinske
Let's Look in the Mirror and See What We SeeMatthew Ellison, Char James-Tanny, and Joe Welinske
User Assistance Trends Panel: Key Future DirectionsJoe Welinske and panel of pundits
Tool Training Seminars
Product Demos


 
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