Hello, DMELDers -

I am talking to a client who wants to be able to 'single source' from a
written document to Flash.  They have printed manuals that they want to
be able to write and have the content available as a printed doc, a PDF
and to have at least the text and graphics be incorporated in a Flash
CBT.  Right now they are writing manuals in MS Publisher and outputting
them to PDF.  They then send the PDF to India where, by some process, an
XML file is pulled out of the PDF.  That is sent back to the states to
their (former) Flash developer who built a parser to read in the content
from the XML.

After just one meeting with them where they explained this, it just
seemed intuitive that there must be a better way to do this..I think any
solution would be acceptable if.

1.       They could write and update the manuals just once and have the
content be readable able by a Flash program
2.       There could be little or no programming of the Flash code when
a new update was needed.
3.       The Flash program could 'break away' from the manual-based text
and images occasionally, and provide a custom Flash interactive exercise
or game
4.       The Flash version must be SCORM compliant (this part I know how
to do)

The topic of the manuals and the CBTs is Introductory Biology, Chemistry
and Physics for upper level high school and lower division college
students.

I'm not sure how wedded they are to Publisher or PDF.the latter 'might'
be necessary for tasks other than just printing hard copy; I don't know
that part.

First, what additional information would you be asking the client for
when if you were analyzing the situation?

Finally, thanks in advance for any comments, thoughts or experiences
with a similar problem.

-Marc Lee




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Camtasia?

At 04:57 PM 11/5/2009, you wrote:
>
>
>Hello, DMELDers -
>
>I am talking to a client who wants to be able to 'single source' from a
>written document to Flash. They have printed manuals that they want to
>be able to write and have the content available as a printed doc, a PDF
>and to have at least the text and graphics be incorporated in a Flash
>CBT. Right now they are writing manuals in MS Publisher and outputting
>them to PDF. They then send the PDF to India where, by some process, an
>XML file is pulled out of the PDF. That is sent back to the states to
>their (former) Flash developer who built a parser to read in the content
>from the XML.
>
>After just one meeting with them where they explained this, it just
>seemed intuitive that there must be a better way to do this..I think any
>solution would be acceptable if.
>
>1. They could write and update the manuals just once and have the
>content be readable able by a Flash program
>2. There could be little or no programming of the Flash code when
>a new update was needed.
>3. The Flash program could 'break away' from the manual-based text
>and images occasionally, and provide a custom Flash interactive exercise
>or game
>4. The Flash version must be SCORM compliant (this part I know how
>to do)
>
>The topic of the manuals and the CBTs is Introductory Biology, Chemistry
>and Physics for upper level high school and lower division college
>students.
>
>I'm not sure how wedded they are to Publisher or PDF.the latter 'might'
>be necessary for tasks other than just printing hard copy; I don't know
>that part.
>
>First, what additional information would you be asking the client for
>when if you were analyzing the situation?
>
>Finally, thanks in advance for any comments, thoughts or experiences
>with a similar problem.
>
>-Marc Lee
>
>
>
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>
>


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Adobe has an application called http://www.adobe.com/products/flashpaper/.
This application installs as printer driver and the output is a swf file.

if you are needing an application to create a Word doc, pdf and xml  look at
http://www.openoffice.org/  not sure if the XML format will meet your needs.

--- In dmeld@yahoogroups.com, "Marc Lee" <marc@...> wrote:
>
> Hello, DMELDers -
>
> I am talking to a client who wants to be able to 'single source' from a
> written document to Flash.  They have printed manuals that they want to
> be able to write and have the content available as a printed doc, a PDF
> and to have at least the text and graphics be incorporated in a Flash
> CBT.  Right now they are writing manuals in MS Publisher and outputting
> them to PDF.  They then send the PDF to India where, by some process, an
> XML file is pulled out of the PDF.  That is sent back to the states to
> their (former) Flash developer who built a parser to read in the content
> from the XML.
>
> After just one meeting with them where they explained this, it just
> seemed intuitive that there must be a better way to do this..I think any
> solution would be acceptable if.
>
> 1.       They could write and update the manuals just once and have the
> content be readable able by a Flash program
> 2.       There could be little or no programming of the Flash code when
> a new update was needed.
> 3.       The Flash program could 'break away' from the manual-based text
> and images occasionally, and provide a custom Flash interactive exercise
> or game
> 4.       The Flash version must be SCORM compliant (this part I know how
> to do)
>
> The topic of the manuals and the CBTs is Introductory Biology, Chemistry
> and Physics for upper level high school and lower division college
> students.
>
> I'm not sure how wedded they are to Publisher or PDF.the latter 'might'
> be necessary for tasks other than just printing hard copy; I don't know
> that part.
>
> First, what additional information would you be asking the client for
> when if you were analyzing the situation?
>
> Finally, thanks in advance for any comments, thoughts or experiences
> with a similar problem.
>
> -Marc Lee
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

FlashPaper sounds pretty good.  But I would also check into ePublisher from
Quadralay.  I think RTF could be used as a conversion method between MS
Publisher and MS Word, esp. if the client is not doing anything too fancy with
page layout and flows and so forth.   With ePublisher, the client would have
many robust options for single-sourcing.
Kathy Ramsey
Sr. Technical Writer
Denver Health Medical Center
-----Original Message-----
From: webologist <jimmydot@...>
To: dmeld@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, Nov 5, 2009 7:31 pm
Subject: [DMELD] Re: PDF to Flash

Adobe has an application called http://www.adobe.com/products/flashpaper/.
This application installs as printer driver and the output is a swf file.

if you are needing an application to create a Word doc, pdf and xml  look at
http://www.openoffice.org/  not sure if the XML format will meet your needs.

--- In dmeld@yahoogroups.com, "Marc Lee" <marc@...> wrote:
>
> Hello, DMELDers -
>
> I am talking to a client who wants to be able to 'single source' from a
> written document to Flash.  They have printed manuals that they want to
> be able to write and have the content available as a printed doc, a PDF
> and to have at least the text and graphics be incorporated in a Flash
> CBT.  Right now they are writing manuals in MS Publisher and outputting
> them to PDF.  They then send the PDF to India where, by some process, an
> XML file is pulled out of the PDF.  That is sent back to the states to
> their (former) Flash developer who built a parser to read in the content
> from the XML.
>
> After just one meeting with them where they explained this, it just
> seemed intuitive that there must be a better way to do this..I think any
> solution would be acceptable if.
>
> 1.       They could write and update the manuals just once and have the
> content be readable able by a Flash program
> 2.       There could be little or no programming of the Flash code when
> a new update was needed.
> 3.       The Flash program could 'break away' from the manual-based text
> and images occasionally, and provide a custom Flash interactive exercise
> or game
> 4.       The Flash version must be SCORM compliant (this part I know how
> to do)
>
> The topic of the manuals and the CBTs is Introductory Biology, Chemistry
> and Physics for upper level high school and lower division college
> students.
>
> I'm not sure how wedded they are to Publisher or PDF.the latter 'might'
> be necessary for tasks other than just printing hard copy; I don't know
> that part.
>
> First, what additional information would you be asking the client for
> when if you were analyzing the situation?
>
> Finally, thanks in advance for any comments, thoughts or experiences
> with a similar problem.
>
> -Marc Lee
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>




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Technical documentation/instructional design (Longmont)

Date: 2009-11-06, 2:29PM MST
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Alpine Technology Group is a growing, full-service IT company
specializing in public-sector healthcare systems. We seek an
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various peripheral supporting software. Knowledge of healthcare,
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plus.

Please visit our website at www.alpinetg.com for more information.
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Restaurant Training - Writing & Design
Chipotle

Position Summary
Responsible for developing, writing, designing, and implementing
materials that support Operations, the Chipotle Career Path, and our
philosophy of shoulder-to-shoulder training that creates a culture of
sustainable development within our restaurants. Designs these
materials to appeal to a broad spectrum of adult learning styles and
needs. This position will be responsible for maintaining a high level
of knowledge and familiarity with all aspects of Chipotle restaurant
operations.


Main Accountabilities
In addition to following Chipotle's policies and procedures, principal
accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

# Being a subject matter expert on Chipotle restaurant operations and
all Training programs, tools, and materials
# Working collaboratively with Training, Field, and Support
departments to write effective, consistent, and up-to-date training
materials and programs that support key Operations initiatives
# Editing and preparing all training and communication materials for
print and internal distribution
# Designing and managing the production of training manuals,
multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials that appeal to
multiple learning styles
# Delivering quality and impactful written training and development
programs and being able to teach individuals or groups how to use
these materials
# Educating and coaching Operations and Support Teams on Chipotle
standards as well as soliciting feedback on Training programs, tools,
and materials from these groups as needed
# Gathering information from varied sources to ensure accuracy of
content with existing and new training materials
# Maintaining a strong and mutually beneficial relationship with all
levels of Operations and Support Teams, especially People Development,
Language Development, IT, Purchasing, Marketing,
and HR

Qualifications
Education/Training
# B.A./B.S. in related field or an equivalent in education and
experience

Knowledge/Skills
# Excellent writing skills with a strong grasp of English grammar and
language
# Working knowledge of design aesthetics with an ability to design
print materials that appeal to a variety of learning styles
# Strong proof-reading and editing skills
# Experience training and coaching individuals, including providing
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# Proven ability to manage projects and adhere to set project goals
# Ability to produce results by leveraging resources, building
relationships, and by being adaptable and flexible to change
# Ability to multi-task and to take on additional responsibilities as
needed
# Knowledge of and proficiency with Macintosh OSX and related programs
and systems, and Keynote
# Knowledge of and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign,
Photoshop and Illustrator)
# Knowledge of and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
and other software as needed

Work Experience
# Two (2) years related work experience
# Restaurant operations experience strongly preferred

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HR/Training Coordinator
Hyder Construction Inc.

Hyder Construction Inc.


Here at Hyder we feel our employees are directly responsible for our
success, and will continue to be our most valuable asset. We look for
team members that are not only qualified and knowledgeable, but that
also have the desire to grow personally and as a member of the Hyder
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We are currently seeking a HR/Training Coordinator to join our local
team.

Job Summary

The HR/Training Coordinator will lead our corporate learning platform;
work with Executives to align training and development programs within
their departments. Assist HR Manager with current initiatives and HR
functions.

Major Responsibilities/Activities

# Develops training strategies and programs to support company
initiatives including research, planning, organization form of
training delivery (Web, eLearning, etc.) and media production.
# Reviews, evaluates and modifies existing and proposed programs, and
recommends appropriate changes.
# Conducts training needs assessment annually.
# Continuously envisions new course offerings in alignment with
business needs.
# Creates course agendas (lesson plans), outlines, and follow up
testing.
# Sources external resources as appropriate and works closely with
those resources to assure media aligns with course objectives.
# Reviews vendor literature and training publications to keep abreast
of current training methodologies/trends and media implications.
# Ensures course development is completed on time and within budget,
and meets standards of quality.
# Assists HR Manager with generalist functions including recruiting,
orientation, benefits administration, distribution of company policies.

Skills/Requirements

Job Specifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

# Three or more years of online course design experience, curriculum
development and/or media production, or comparable experience preferred.
# Skilled in maintaining confidentiality â¬" critical.
# Proficient administrative skills.
# Self-directed, dependable, detail-oriented.
# Advanced skills in planning, organizing, and self-management required.
# Ability to work collaboratively and creatively in a deadline driven
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# Adept at managing multiple projects at different stages, while
meeting deadlines and quality standards.
# Strong relationship-building skills, including excellent
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organization and with outsourced partners.
# Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Visio or
flowcharting knowledge is a plus.
# High technical aptitude with the ability to quickly learn technology.

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# High School Diploma or GED.
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# Must have good command of the English language, oral and written.
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Instructional Designer needed for a 3+ month contract for a client in Englewood,
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Seeking an Instructional Designer with excellent communication skills.

Experience with E-Learning or Instructional Lead Design ideal.

If interested in please contact Emily Davis at 720.524.2572 or at
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Anybody available for some Flash animation/graphics work (as opposed to
ActionScript programming) this week should send me an email at

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Hi, all. It is time to think about DMELD programs and volunteers for
next year.

If you have a program idea - or better yet if you would like to
present a program - please e-mail me offlist. I will pass along your
suggestions to the others who help arrange the programs.

DMELD could also use some volunteer help. We could use some help next
year arranging meeting programs, publicizing the programs, and so on.
Volunteering does not require much time; and it connects you with
industry experts, which can help further your career. Please e-mail me
offlist if you would like to volunteer.

Looking forward to hearing from you.  ...pt

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Philip,

I would be happy to help.  Since I am brand new to the group, for now I would
prefer to volunteer under someone's guidance.  I have a good amount of
experience with event coordination.  In my previous lives I was a catering
manager in the hospitality industry (hotel and golf) and for a short period of
time (about one year) I ran a singles organization that required event set up. 
So I might best be put to work if you need help with putting together events and
coordinating any related efforts via phone, email, website development, etc.
etc.  Since I am a new mother, I do not have a large abundance of extra time but
I can primarily be available during regular office hours.

I would think it would be interesting to somehow pool data of best practices.  A
survey of best tools, i.e. hardware, software, etc. best LMS, best design, best
resources, etc.  That might be a fun project to work on as a group in a mixer
type setting at an event or online (or both for the blended experience!).  Since
technology is always changing, it would benefit everyone - it would help direct
new developers down good paths and keep experts fresh on the latest and greatest
options.

Lisa Goldstein
e-Learning Manager
______________________________________
LKQ Corporation
Phone: 720-221-4484| Mobile: 720-339-4856 | Fax: 866-206-1242
4671 Sunridge Terrace Dr | Castle Rock, CO 80109 |
lagoldstein@...<mailto:lagoldstein@...>

To access the LKQU Employee e-Learning Program, visit www.lkqu.com
For LKQU Management information visit
http://www.lkqu.com/lkqu_FAQS_for_managers.htm

________________________________
From: dmeld@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dmeld@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Phil
Tobias
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 11:29 AM
To: dmeld@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [DMELD] 2010 Programs & Volunteers



Hi, all. It is time to think about DMELD programs and volunteers for
next year.

If you have a program idea - or better yet if you would like to
present a program - please e-mail me offlist. I will pass along your
suggestions to the others who help arrange the programs.

DMELD could also use some volunteer help. We could use some help next
year arranging meeting programs, publicizing the programs, and so on.
Volunteering does not require much time; and it connects you with
industry experts, which can help further your career. Please e-mail me
offlist if you would like to volunteer.

Looking forward to hearing from you. ...pt

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All (and Lisa) .seems we are likely to burn out our newest member.
Isn't that always the way..

Lisa, speaking as one who (like Phil) has been around from Day One, your
ideas and your enthusiasm sound great.  We've kind of burned Becky
Haugen out as program manager (what, about 5 years' worth??).  If you
want to try to organize something like a best practices/best tools thing
that would be great.  It sounds a little ambitious.  Again speaking as
one of the old-timers - we have often done tool overview type meetings.


One possibility might be to have some of the best practitioners come in
(someone like Bill Horton comes to mind) and discuss the tools he tends
to find his customers use or ones he recommends.  The same could be done
with someone like Patty Shank. And there are plenty of others - but I'm
thinking of someone on the 'user' end, as opposed to someone selling a
particular tool, which of course is fine in its way also.

Another thing that's really relevant now is Web 2.0 (especially for some
of us still getting our heads around Web 1.0..and then there's 3.0
also).  If you know someone who's making headway with things like
twitter or MySpace or YouTube in training settings, that would be the
basis of a great program.

Of course it's easy for me to throw ideas out there..the contacting,
scheduling, announcing, adjusting, etc -  that's the actual work.  If
you're interested, please go for it.  And feel free to contact me
offline for anything I can add.

Glad you're aboard, Lisa!

Incidentally (and I've been meaning to post something on this since last
August)..January will be the DMAUG/DMELD 10th anniversary.    Has anyone
an interest in just an anniversary party with cake, streamers, and
toasts - no real agenda??..I'll do my best to get some of the original
hands like Monty Waggoner, Matt Cambron, and Joe Schultz to show
up..Just a thought.

-Marc Lee

MLMultimedia, Owner
Denver, Colo.
303 460 8391

-----Original Message-----
From: dmeld@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dmeld@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
Lisa Goldstein
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 11:47 AM
To: dmeld@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [DMELD] 2010 Programs & Volunteers


Philip,

I would be happy to help. Since I am brand new to the group, for now I
would prefer to volunteer under someone's guidance. I have a good amount
of experience with event coordination. In my previous lives I was a
catering manager in the hospitality industry (hotel and golf) and for a
short period of time (about one year) I ran a singles organization that
required event set up. So I might best be put to work if you need help
with putting together events and coordinating any related efforts via
phone, email, website development, etc. etc. Since I am a new mother, I
do not have a large abundance of extra time but I can primarily be
available during regular office hours.

I would think it would be interesting to somehow pool data of best
practices. A survey of best tools, i.e. hardware, software, etc. best
LMS, best design, best resources, etc. That might be a fun project to
work on as a group in a mixer type setting at an event or online (or
both for the blended experience!). Since technology is always changing,
it would benefit everyone - it would help direct new developers down
good paths and keep experts fresh on the latest and greatest options.

Lisa Goldstein
e-Learning Manager
______________________________________
LKQ Corporation
Phone: 720-221-4484| Mobile: 720-339-4856 | Fax: 866-206-1242
4671 Sunridge Terrace Dr | Castle Rock, CO 80109 | lagoldstein@
<mailto:lagoldstein%40lkqcorp.com> lkqcorp.com<mailto:lagoldstein@
<mailto:lagoldstein%40lkqcorp.com> lkqcorp.com>

To access the LKQU Employee e-Learning Program, visit www.lkqu.com
For LKQU Management information visit http://www.lkqu.
<http://www.lkqu.com/lkqu_FAQS_for_managers.htm>
com/lkqu_FAQS_for_managers.htm

________________________________
From: dmeld@yahoogroups. <mailto:dmeld%40yahoogroups.com> com
[mailto:dmeld@yahoogroups. <mailto:dmeld%40yahoogroups.com> com] On
Behalf Of Phil Tobias
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 11:29 AM
To: dmeld@yahoogroups. <mailto:dmeld%40yahoogroups.com> com
Subject: [DMELD] 2010 Programs & Volunteers

Hi, all. It is time to think about DMELD programs and volunteers for
next year.

If you have a program idea - or better yet if you would like to
present a program - please e-mail me offlist. I will pass along your
suggestions to the others who help arrange the programs.

DMELD could also use some volunteer help. We could use some help next
year arranging meeting programs, publicizing the programs, and so on.
Volunteering does not require much time; and it connects you with
industry experts, which can help further your career. Please e-mail me
offlist if you would like to volunteer.

Looking forward to hearing from you. ...pt

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Contract Flash Developer - Immediate Need - Downtown Denver
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     Date: Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:02 pm ((PST))

Looking for a strong Flash Developer to hop and help out with an
urgent project need.

1 Month engagement to start (right person can start immediately)

Need strong Front-end skills and ideally exposure to social media
environments.

Location is downtown Denver.

Please send resumes to conor@...

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Denver, Colorado - Power Point Presentation Developer Specialist
     Posted by: "Starbird Associates" info@...
     Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 9:47 am ((PST))

Requirements:

.         Must have "Marketing-caliber", sophisticated PowerPoint
development skills

.         Work product must be impressive to high-end customer/client

.         Must be able to develop high quality graphics and incorporate
sophisticated animated/transitional effects

.         Must be familiar with entrance, emphasis, exit, motion path,
and
animation trigger effects

.         All work to be completed in PowerPoint 2007

.         Must be beyond "Clip art"




Other Details:

.         Denver-based

.         Hourly contractor (1099) pay

.         Pay based on experience

.         Temporary, project-based position (2-4 weeks)

.         Must be available to start by November 18th

.         Additional project work may be available depending on
performance



Application:

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On Nov 10, 2009, at 11:47 AM, Lisa Goldstein wrote:
> I would be happy to help.  Since I am brand new to the group, for
> now I would prefer to volunteer under someone's guidance.


Thanks to Lisa, Alida, and the others who replied, either publicly or
privately.

  From the replies we have these suggestions for future programs:

* Best practices for e-learning. Are some DMELDers available to
participate in a panel discussion? E-mail me.

* SCORM compliance, and what that entails for e-learning developers.
Do we have a SCORM expert here who could do this presentation? E-mail
me.

* Customizing Articulate software and courses. A presenter has already
volunteered.

Before any of that though, DMELD is thinking about a public 10th
Anniversary celebration early next year. We'll keep you advised.

But we can still use your program ideas. If you have any additional
program suggestions (or better yet, if you can suggest a program that
you can present), please e-mail me.

Similarly, if you can volunteer in 2010, please e-mail. We could still
use some help writing, editing, or sending out meeting notices. Or if
you'd like to help with something else, let me know.

I look forward to your e-mails (preferably off list) about programs
and volunteering. Once we have tallied up all the replies, we will try
to put the right people in touch with each other. And get the ball
rolling for 2010, which will be the start of our eleventh year.

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Broomfield UPK Developer/Technical Writer
     Posted by: "dougprojectcc" dougprojectcc@... dougprojectcc
     Date: Fri Nov 13, 2009 6:50 am ((PST))

We have a 4 month, possibly longer, contract for our client in
Broomfield.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
•   Interview key team personnel to gather technical content
•   Develop e-Learning modules using UPK
•   Develop technical documentation
•   Gather feedback and conduct document testing to ensure accuracy

Skills and Experience Required
•   Candidate must have a 4-year degree and at least 3 years related
experience
•   Candidate must have at least 1-2 years experience with Oracle's
User Productivity Kit (UPK) Developer/OnDemand (version 3.5.1 preferred)
•   2 years experience working with e-learning and blended learning
programs, web-based training development, and asynchronous learning
content
•   Excellent writing, editing and communication skills
•   Customer-driven attitude and demeanor
•   Ability to quickly synthesize new technology and present it in a
simple, meaningful manner
•   Strong organizational and project management skills
•   Able to work in a team environment with all levels of personnel
•   Proficient in standard Windows-based applications (Word,
PowerPoint, Excel)
•   Some knowledge of instructional theory, technical writing and
adult learning principles through coursework
•   E-Commerce or Web-based application experience

For consideration and more information, email your resume, hourly rate
and availability.

ProjectCC, Inc.

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Contract - e-Learning Specialist/Collaborative Tools Developer (Nort
     Posted by: "sueikelly" sue@... sueikelly
     Date: Fri Nov 13, 2009 11:33 am ((PST))

BridgeView IT is currently seeking an experienced e-learning technical
developer with experience using collaborative learning tools such as
Oracle's User Productivity Kit to build and leverage training and
support documentation for a software product company in North Denver.

This opportunity is a consulting/contract role with a 3 month starting
duration with opportunity for extension.

Ideal candidates will bring:
- 3+ yrs of technical documentation and product training design
experience for web-based and/or e-commerce applications.
- Bachelor's degree in English, technical communication or related
degree.
- Strong software training, e-learning, instructional design
experience with 1-2 yrs of experience using tools such as Oracle's UPK.
- Strong MS Office skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in working with
different teams, users, and building successful content solutions.

Qualified and local applicants are encouraged to apply.

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KBuffer requires 50 Technical Writers/Instructional Designers for one of
their clients in New Delhi. We have both permanent and contract
requirements.

All these positions are immediate and so rush your resume NOW.

Freshers who do not have any prior experience can also apply if they are
willing to get trained and placed or already trained by any other
institute.

Qualification desired: B.E/B.Tech/MCA/GNIIT/ Bachelor's/Master's in the
Arts, Social Sciences, or Humanities

Experience/Skillset: Inclination towards technical writing, preferably
from publishing, eLearning, and software companies.

Mail to sundaram@... <mailto:sundaram@...>  with copy to
gms@... <mailto:gms@...>  for more details.

Sundaram G M



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DMELDers - has anyone responded to this post? Without any specific
knowledge of the source or background of this posting, I would recommend
caution in following up with this.

-Marc Lee

MLMultimedia, Owner
Denver, Colo.
303 460 8391

-----Original Message-----
From: dmeld@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dmeld@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
SUNDARAM G M
Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 8:46 AM
To: dmeld@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [DMELD] KBuffer requires 50 Technical Writers/Instructional
Designers in New Delhi



KBuffer requires 50 Technical Writers/Instructional Designers for one of
their clients in New Delhi. We have both permanent and contract
requirements.

All these positions are immediate and so rush your resume NOW.

Freshers who do not have any prior experience can also apply if they are
willing to get trained and placed or already trained by any other
institute.

Qualification desired: B.E/B.Tech/MCA/GNIIT/ Bachelor's/Master's in the
Arts, Social Sciences, or Humanities

Experience/Skillset: Inclination towards technical writing, preferably
from publishing, eLearning, and software companies.

Mail to sundaram@kbuffer. <mailto:sundaram%40kbuffer.in> in
<mailto:sundaram@kbuffer. <mailto:sundaram%40kbuffer.in> in> with copy
to
gms@kbufferonline. <mailto:gms%40kbufferonline.com> com
<mailto:gms@kbufferonline. <mailto:gms%40kbufferonline.com> com> for
more details.

Sundaram G M

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My guess, based on experience in recruiting as well as in technical
communications, is this: There's no reql job req here at all. It's a known scam:
intelligence gathering (personal data) via fake job reqs in a down market
wherein more people are likely to "bite" without as much critical thought.

The end result of these scams is that they have a bunch of the unsuspecting
"candidate's" personal data that they can turn around and sell to other
scammers.

That's probably all this is, and unfortunately, it's not going to be the last
one we see.

There are a lot of fraudulent "recruiters" operating from overseas today in
organised deception. They're using U.S.-based phone numbers that forward to
overseas call centers, and their "agents" are trained to tell you they're in
Dallas or where ever.

Other red flags:
* "marketing surveys" associated with the req.
* "IQ tests" or "personality tests" associated with the req.
* Any req that asks the candidate to pay for anything whatsoever--this isn't
part of legitimate recruiting.
* Sales (particularly, of training/education) associated with the req.
* Be generally wary of a "recruiter" who cannot or will not answer questions
about the client and the position--yet wants you to give him your personal data.

The vast majority of posts I've seen on this alias appear to be legitimate.

-A.

On 15 Nov 2009, at 15:44, Marc Lee wrote:

> DMELDers - has anyone responded to this post? Without any specific
> knowledge of the source or background of this posting, I would recommend
> caution in following up with this.
>
> -Marc Lee
>
> MLMultimedia, Owner
> Denver, Colo.
> 303 460 8391
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dmeld@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dmeld@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
> SUNDARAM G M
> Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 8:46 AM
> To: dmeld@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [DMELD] KBuffer requires 50 Technical Writers/Instructional
> Designers in New Delhi
>
>
>
> KBuffer requires 50 Technical Writers/Instructional Designers for one of
> their clients in New Delhi. We have both permanent and contract
> requirements.
>
> All these positions are immediate and so rush your resume NOW.
>
> Freshers who do not have any prior experience can also apply if they are
> willing to get trained and placed or already trained by any other
> institute.
>
> Qualification desired: B.E/B.Tech/MCA/GNIIT/ Bachelor's/Master's in the
> Arts, Social Sciences, or Humanities
>
> Experience/Skillset: Inclination towards technical writing, preferably
> from publishing, eLearning, and software companies.
>
> Mail to sundaram@kbuffer. <mailto:sundaram%40kbuffer.in> in
> <mailto:sundaram@kbuffer. <mailto:sundaram%40kbuffer.in> in> with copy
> to
> gms@kbufferonline. <mailto:gms%40kbufferonline.com> com
> <mailto:gms@kbufferonline. <mailto:gms%40kbufferonline.com> com> for
> more details.
>
> Sundaram G M
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>



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Job Title:  Instructional Design Senior Analyst

Location:  DENVER, CO

Duration:  3 to 6 months



Job Description/Key Responsibilities:

Perform training solutions production on all types of development
projects

Develop a basic understanding about the subject matter through
materials provided and individual research.

Prepare interview protocol and gather content from Subject Matter
Experts and Jr.-Level Stakeholders.

Design and create tool-focused, performance enablement deliverables.

Develop and integrate module content, materials and media to meet
detailed design specifications.

Develop and edit content to support the overall learning goals and
objectives.

Review course materials to confirm learning objectives have been met
based on results of audience and needs analysis results.

Review deliverables for completeness, compliance with standards, and
consistency with the detailed design prior to sending to supervisor
for review. (This role should expect to garner minimal feedback/change
requirements from that supervisor).

Review and revise content based on feedback from internal and client
reviewers or stakeholders, resolve conflicting feedback

Support training solutions development process

Use development tools according to defined standards, identify
continuous improvement areas based on lessons learned

Participate in course test activities such as cycle testing, user
acceptance, editorial and instructional design checks; properly
document problems for issue resolution

Collaborate with peers and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) via
professional communication channels to maintain relationships

Review work of peers and contribute to best practice/lessons learned
developed on the job

Evaluate course assessment results and prepare recommendations for
future enhancements/updates using the Course Data Repository tool.

Complete project administration tasks

Report status including estimates to complete work; identify potential
risks for own and team efforts

Receive and act on feedback related to deliverables and own and team
performance.

Provide assistance and mentor new Instructional Design Analysts on
development tools, templates and center process activities, take
initiative to share ideas and best practices based on experience with
tools

Provide performance feedback input to Instructional Design Leads for
Annual Process completion



Knowledge/Skills Requirements:

o Knowledge of instructional design techniques, adult learning theory,
and web-based development tools

o Strong written communication skills - working knowledge of editorial
requirements– grammar and instructional design of materials; attention
to detail to ensure quality

o Strong oral communication skills - ability to interview SMEs to
define and structure instructional materials.

o Developing leadership skills

o Knowledge of and practice with several instructional approaches (web-
based, instructor-led, or virtual instructor-led training)

o Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)



Qualifications

Education:

· BA/BS - Prefer degree in Instructional Design, Cognitive Psychology,
English, Technical Writing, Communications, related field or
equivalent experience.



If you are qualified, available, interested, planning to make a
change, or know of a friend who might have the required qualifications
and interest, please call me ASAP at (973) 993-9383 Ext.3487, even if
we have spoken recently about a different position. If you do respond
via e-mail please include a daytime phone number so I can reach you.
In considering candidates, time is of the essence, so please respond
ASAP.

Artech is a global IT Consulting company with over 30 Fortune 500
customers.  You may visit our website at www.artechinfo.com to learn
more about us.



Thank you.

Sincerely yours,

Abul Khair

(973) 993-9383 Ext.3487

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Does anybody have experience with getting basic user data from the LMS into
an Articulate course? We are using the new SDK and are not having any
problems packaging for the LMS or anything like that, but we don't see any
documentation (Articulate is a little weak there) on getting data, (in this
case the learner's name), from the LMS to use in the lesson. I'm sure this
is a standard SCORM field, so I should think it would be a fairly simple
procedure.  It's just such a commonly used one I'd be surprised if we would
have to custom write some ActionScript procedure to do it. Other people must
have done something like this, for example, to place a Welcome back
___________ message for example. Or, as in our case, to populate a
Certificate of Completion field.



Thanks,



Bob Lobis



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Bob,

There may be a built-in way to do this in Articulate..and if so that
would be the way to go.

For a possible 'roll-your-own' solution:


You should be able to write a script in one of the Flash files for the
course to extract the name from the LMS. I'm not sure which one that
would be, but Pete would probably know based on the customization you're
doing with the SDK.

I found this function in the file called API.js that should be in the
SCORM package you create.

-------------------------------------------------------------JS
FUNCTION-----------------------------------------------------

function GetStudentName(){
             WriteToDebug("In GetStudentName");
             ClearErrorInfo();

             if (! IsLoaded()){
                         SetErrorInfo(ERROR_NOT_LOADED, "Cannot make
calls to the LMS before calling Start");
                         return "";
             }

             return objLMS.GetStudentName();
}

You should be able to use the Flash function callExternalInterface() to
reference this API function and it should return the name to the Flash
piece. Since ExternalInterface typically means 'the html file that
launched me' in any SWF, you may have to do an 'include' to this JS file
in the player.html.  Not sure of exactly how that would all work, but
probably Pete will know what to do.

I've done something similar to signal the completion of a course so it
should work.

Others who have done work on this side of SCORM may know much more about
this.  (sounds good in theory, though)

-Marc L

-----Original Message-----
From: dmeld@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dmeld@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
Bob Lobis
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 4:49 PM
To: Denver Metro E-Learning Developers
Subject: [DMELD] Getting Data from the LMS with Articulate


Does anybody have experience with getting basic user data from the LMS
into
an Articulate course? We are using the new SDK and are not having any
problems packaging for the LMS or anything like that, but we don't see
any
documentation (Articulate is a little weak there) on getting data, (in
this
case the learner's name), from the LMS to use in the lesson. I'm sure
this
is a standard SCORM field, so I should think it would be a fairly simple
procedure. It's just such a commonly used one I'd be surprised if we
would
have to custom write some ActionScript procedure to do it. Other people
must
have done something like this, for example, to place a Welcome back
___________ message for example. Or, as in our case, to populate a
Certificate of Completion field.

Thanks,

Bob Lobis

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Here's a job I was asked to post...


Sr. Web/Graphic Designer

Media Breakaway, LLC is a recognized leader in the online marketing
industry, providing full-service, results-focused solutions. Since
2001, we have been helping companies generate revenue and grow their
businesses through online marketing.

We believe we have the best team in the industry. Our goal is to build
on that strength by consistently attracting the most talented,
motivated, and enthusiastic people to join our staff. We have a
current opening for a Sr. Web/Graphic Designer. This is a team lead/
supervisor position.

This could be what you’re looking for if YOU:
·         Have a proven track record in online sales and designing
landing pages with high conversion rates.
·         Understand and use SEO to optimize your designs.
·         Are highly proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator,
Dreamweaver, Flash, HTML, and CSS, and the work in your portfolio is
fresh and exciting.
·         Effectively lead, coach and mentor designers with less
experience and foster a collaborative team environment where everyone
can learn from each other.
·         Are detail-oriented and well-organized, thorough and
complete in execution while also deadline-driven.
·         Thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where
change is a constant.

If this describes you, and you want to join a group of people who
genuinely enjoy coming to work each day, then we want to hear from
you. Please send your resume, letter of interest, and online portfolio
(or link to same) to careers@....


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"Virtual Training World
An Online Learning Industry Conference and Tradeshow + 4 Live Webcasts
Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 10am - 6pm EST

Link to Register - is here: 
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Join Training Magazine on December 10th for Virtual Training World and find out
what products and services are out there that will provide real training
solutions for you and your company.

At this free online conference and trade show, you can meet virtually with
companies, ask questions and get the answers you need to make informed decisions
?all from the comfort of your office!

Register now, it's free!


Plus, join us for a Special Keynote by the International Authority on
Leadership: Stephen R. Covey
Achieving Predictable Results in Unpredictable Times - 5PM EST
Sound impossible? Well, not so, according to Stephen R. Covey, particularly if
you apply four key principles found in his new, timely book, ?Predictable
Results in Unpredictable Times.?



Join us for this Q&A keynote session as we explore the current state of today?s
organization and the focus on developing existing resources, capabilities, and
talent. Hear how effective sales disciplines and coaching methods will steer an
organization to execution, and learn how incorporating Covey?s habits/principles
will make the leaner organization, a meaner organization.

Keynote Speaker: Stephen Covey, Author, ?The 7 Habits of Highly Effective
People? and co-author, ?Predictable Results in Unpredictable Times?

Speaker: Steve Johnson, President, Next Level Sales Consulting and co-author of
?If You¹re Not Outselling You¹re Being Outsold? and ?Selling is Everyone?s
Business?

Moderator: Joyceann Cooney-Garippa, Group Publisher & Show Director, Training
Magazine & Events

Don't forget to check out these webcasts earlier in the day including:Blended
Learning: The Next Generation at 11AM EST
Attend this live webcast and hear from industry experts how to create effective
blended
learning that will help propel your organization to success.


Social Learning as an Effective Tool at 1PM EST
Join this hot button panel discussion to learn about the benefits of social
networking as a learning tool, and how to highlight those benefits to obtain
buy-in from the C-suite.



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Attend this live webcast to hear from the experts about how an effective
training strategy
can be a great support for your company culture and mission.

Register now, it's free!

Attend Virtual Training World on December 10th and get the same experience of an
in-person conference - all without leaving your desk:
? Chat and network in the Lounge with other industry professionals

? Browse the tradeshow floor filled with the best products and services that
will provide you with real training solutions

? Hear from our experts about the topics that will affect your planning and
buying.

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The Boulder Writers Alliance invites you to join us for a presentation
by Bart Windrum: “Independent Publishing 101.”

It is possible that few pursuits are as dreamt of — and romanticized —
as authoring a book. An increasingly viable (some would say necessary)
option is to publish your own work. No longer called “vanity”
publishing, independent publishing has come of age.

What does it take to publish a book under your own imprint? What must
you consider? What are the trade-offs between independent and
conventional publishing by the “majors”? What are the steps? What are
some of the details? What does it cost? How do you market? What can
you earn? Where can you find guidance to help you through the maze?

Come with a blank notepad or an open text file and every question on
your mind (pose them in advance directly to
Bart@...).
We will range as far and wide as time and knowledge allow.


When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Program Schedule: 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.: Networking and light snack
7:00 - 8: 30 p.m.: Business meeting and program

Where: NCAR (National Center for Atmospheric Research)
1850 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, Colorado 80307-3000

All BWA presentations are free and open to the public, unless
otherwise noted.


About the Speaker:
As a result of his patient-family’s experiences during each of his
parents’ end-of-life hospitalizations, Bart Windrum became an end-of-
life reformer, advocating from the unique perspective of an informed
citizen. He has published three books under his Axiom Action imprint
(www.AxiomAction.com):
• Notes from the Waiting Room: Managing a Loved One’s End of Life
Hospitalization, by Bart Windrum (2009 Colorado Book Award Finalist
and 2008 CIPA EVVY Winner);
• How to Efficiently Settle the Family Estate, also by Bart Windrum
(eBook);
• Harvest the Bounty of Your Career, by Deborah F. Windrum.

Bart writes and speaks from the lay person’s experience, addressing
both lay and professional audiences including Hospital Corporation of
America and the Colorado Center for Hospice and Palliative Care. See
www.AxiomAction.com or
www.WaitingRoomBook.com
for free downloadable sample files, links to radio interviews, and
other information.

About the Boulder Writers Alliance:
Boulder Writers Alliance (BWA) is a nonprofit organization of
communications professionals in Boulder and throughout Colorado.
Members specialize in all facets of writing and communications,
including technical and marketing writing, fiction and journalism,
editing, graphic arts, multimedia, and Web sites. BWA provides
education, networking, and marketing opportunities for members, and
connects writers with employers through the BWA site
http://www.bwa.org.
To be notified of future BWA events, opt in at
http://www.bwa.org/calendar.

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Hey everyone,

Is becoming a Certified ScrumMaster still on your list of things to-do?
If so, now is the time to register for one of these Agile courses
located in Boulder, CO! Register today before it's too late.



Certified ScrumMaster Training
Date: 12/8/09 – 12/9/09     Location:  Boulder, CO   Trainer: Jean
Tabaka – Rally Software  To Register Click Here
<http://www.regonline.com/CSM_Boulder_120809>   Course Overview
This two-day ScrumMaster certification course taught by Scrum Alliance
Certified Scrum Trainers provides everything you need to get started
with Scrum. One of the largest and fastest-growing Agile project
management frameworks, Scrum is a simple software management technique
that has a small set of interrelated practices and rules, is not overly
prescriptive and is able to produce productivity gains for software
development teams almost immediately.

This course shares time-tested practices for managing product backlogs,
planning your releases and iterations (Sprints) and tracking and
reporting progress. You'll learn how to plan and run Sprint Planning
Meetings, daily Scrum Meetings, Sprint Reviews, Sprint Retrospectives
and more!

On completion, participants are registered as Certified ScrumMasters
(CSMs), which includes a one-year membership in the Scrum Alliance,
(www.scrumalliance.org) where valuable ScrumMaster-material and
information are available exclusively to CSMs.
Agenda
     * Introduction to Agile Principles
     * Introduction to Scrum Principles

     * Scrum Core Elements & Practices
     * Product Visioning
     * Roles & Responsibilities
     * Product Backlog & Release       Planning
     * Sprint Backlog & Sprint       Planning
     * Sprint
     * Daily Standup Meeting
     * Burndown Charts & Project       Reporting
     * Sprint Review & Retrospective
     * The 59 Minute Scrum

Participants of this course will be eligible to apply for 16 PDU's
toward their continuing education requirements with the PMI (Program
Management Institute)

Certified ScrumMaster Training
Date: 1/12/10 – 1/13/10     Location:  Boulder, CO   Trainer: Jean
Tabaka – Rally Software  To Register Click Here
<http://www.regonline.com/CSM_Boulder_011210>   Course Overview
This two-day ScrumMaster certification course taught by Scrum Alliance
Certified Scrum Trainers provides everything you need to get started
with Scrum. One of the largest and fastest-growing Agile project
management frameworks, Scrum is a simple software management technique
that has a small set of interrelated practices and rules, is not overly
prescriptive and is able to produce productivity gains for software
development teams almost immediately.

This course shares time-tested practices for managing product backlogs,
planning your releases and iterations (Sprints) and tracking and
reporting progress. You'll learn how to plan and run Sprint Planning
Meetings, daily Scrum Meetings, Sprint Reviews, Sprint Retrospectives
and more!

On completion, participants are registered as Certified ScrumMasters
(CSMs), which includes a one-year membership in the Scrum Alliance,
(www.scrumalliance.org) where valuable ScrumMaster-material and
information are available exclusively to CSMs.
Agenda
     * Introduction to Agile Principles
     * Introduction to Scrum Principles

     * Scrum Core Elements & Practices
     * Product Visioning
     * Roles & Responsibilities
     * Product Backlog & Release       Planning
     * Sprint Backlog & Sprint       Planning
     * Sprint
     * Daily Standup Meeting
     * Burndown Charts & Project       Reporting
     * Sprint Review & Retrospective
     * The 59 Minute Scrum

Participants of this course will be eligible to apply for 16 PDU's
toward their continuing education requirements with the PMI (Program
Management Institute)

Cheers,

Chase Doelling

info@... <mailto:info@...>

Agile University



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Another sampling of the job leads on Andrew Hudson's Job List. Thanks
to Andrew for his permission to repost here. Check his site at
http://andrewhudsonsjobslist.com
   for all of this week's job leads.

I'm not sure if this job is managing e-learning or conventional
training attendance, but it may be of interest to someone getting into
the field?  ...pt



Payroll and Compliance Training Assistant
ITT Visual Information

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for a team player to
assist with payroll and HR administrative tasks and to coordinate
export and ethics compliance training. This position requires a
professional with outstanding customer service skills, solid attention
to detail, and the ability to prioritize assignments while working on
various projects simultaneously. In addition, the ability to handle
and protect confidential information is critical to this position.

The qualified candidate will spend half of their time handling HR
administrative tasks including processing the monthly payroll. The
other half of their time will focus on coordinating logistics and
attendance at Company compliance training programs.

Additional key responsibilities include the following: managing
Employee paperwork and files; maintaining data in the HRIS and
insurance carrier systems; coordinating announcements and attendance
at export compliance training programs; and collecting and maintaining
appropriate documents in order to follow security procedures.

Skills/Requirements

-Strong math skills
-Working knowledge of Word, Excel and Power Point
-Extremely detail-oriented and organized
-Good communication skills, which includes the ability to communicate
effectively —- both written and verbal -- with all levels in the
organization
-Previous payroll experience preferred
-High school diploma

Click here to apply
http://andrewhudsonsjobslist.com/redir.cfm?S=qlqlhnntsw&Redir=http://www.ittvis.\
com/careers/moreinfo.asp
?jid=392

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Perhaps one of DMELD's Flash developers would be interested in this?

Happy Thanksgiving. ...pt


   PROJECT: Drupal integration with Flash in Denver
     Posted by: "David Carlson" david@...
     Date: Wed Nov 25, 2009 2:54 pm ((PST))

I'm looking for a designer/developer who has experience with integrating
Drupal with Flash, where the page content is displayed in Flash.



You can see an example of this at
http://www.templatemonster.com/flash-templates/25762.html. Click on a
link
in the right nav to see what I'm talking about.



I'm interested to know what the SEO implications are of this, too.



The design of the site is being done by another party. We are looking
for
help only with the programming aspect.



Please send your inquiries to sales@....



Thanks,



Dave Carlson



Dave Carlson

Green Chair Marketing Group -- Your Internet Marketing Dept.

Office: 720-922-3124

Cell:  720-427-5660

Email:  david@...

Web site:  www.greenchair.net

<http://propadoo.com/gcmarketing>


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Learning 2.0 Instructional Designer
Job ID:
2009-2073
Location:
US-CO-Englewood
Experience (Years):
..
Category:
Customer Service/Support - All Openings

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More information about this job: Overview:
Quantum Corp. (NYSE:QTM) is the leading global storage company
specializing in backup, recovery and archive. Combining focused
expertise, customer-driven innovation, and platform independence,
Quantum provides a comprehensive, integrated range of disk, tape, and
software solutions supported by a world-class sales and service
organization. This includes the DXi-Series, the first disk backup
solutions to extend the power of data deduplication and replication
across the distributed enterprise. As a long-standing and trusted
partner, the company works closely with a broad network of resellers,
OEMs and other suppliers to meet customers' evolving data protection
needs. Join us- Make a career of it!!!


Responsibilities:
The Instructional Designer duties include:
-  Create technical training courses, including: research, design,
writing, editing and defining multimedia for inclusion. Training
deliverable formats include Framemaker, PowerPoint, Word, Visio,
Flash, DreamWeaver, and various other tools.
-  Review and edit lesson material as needed to update existing courses.
-  Create, review, and edit course exams and review questions.
-  Adhere to the Quantum design methodologies in the creation, review,
and editing of new and existing courses.
-  Perform quality assurance checks on training materials created by
other instructional designers.
-  Manage the integration of content created by SMEs using Web 2.0
tools to produce cohesive learning solutions.


Qualifications:
-  Minimum three years of experience in all aspects of instructional
design (research, analysis, design, development, delivery, and
evaluation) of both print and electronically delivered training
deliverables. Minimum three years experience with technical course
development. Storage networking experience desired.

-  Preferred:  Master’s degree in Instructional Technology, Education,
Organizational Development, Performance Improvement, or other related
field.

-  Experience in designing the architecture of Web 2.0 Social Learning
Communities through Wikis, Twitter, blogs, news feeds, and social
networking tools preferred.

-  Ability to apply adult learning principles to the design of
training materials for a variety of audiences.

-  Highly organized, with project and process management abilities.

-  Evidence of strong analytical, oral and written communication skills.

-  Demonstrated ability to operate independently and meet deadlines on
time.

-  Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe FrameMaker. SumTotal
experience desired.

-  The ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the
organization.

-  A team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to do
whatever is needed, in a sometimes fast changing environment, to
achieve project goals and requirements.


Quantum is an equal opportunity employer.

Job at:
http://jobs-quantum.icims.com/jobs/2073/job?sn=Indeed

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