Tara O’ Brien

MA Technical Communication & E-Learning @ UL

[Tara O’ Brien @Tara_techcomm]

An interesting article on writing user-friendly manuals #tcidul

[TWi @TechWriteIT]

To write a user-friendly #user manual, ask yourself:

1. Is the end user familiar with your product or products like it?
2. How technically skilled is the end user?
3. What does the end user need to know?

Read more: https://t.co/twO0DiW9Ou.

#TechnicalWriting  #UX #writer

[Tara O’ Brien @Tara_techcomm]

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[Tara O’ Brien @Tara_techcomm]

Interesting article on technical writing and imposter syndrome, something I definitely struggle with from time-to-time! #tcidul https://t.co/zojjxSxhP9

[Tara O’ Brien @Tara_techcomm]

As part of the MA in Technical Communication & E-Learning we are tasked with creating an e-portfolio. This article details why it is important to have, especially if job hunting. #tcidul https://t.co/zUWRyVGFvn

[Tara O’ Brien @Tara_techcomm]

A very relevant article from @moodle on the difference between ‘quality online e-learning’ and ‘remote emergency learning’ which featured heavily at the beginning of the COVID pandemic. #tcidul https://t.co/pirrABYuh7

[Tara O’ Brien @Tara_techcomm]

I discovered MOOCs only last year- for those of you may not know, MOOC stands for ‘Massive open online course’. They are generally free courses available online for large numbers of people to complete. There’s something for everyone’s interests: #tcidul https://t.co/6eZ2QzK9pI

[Tara O’ Brien @Tara_techcomm]

Following on from my last tweet, this is a very interesting article explaining the effect the metaverse may have on e-learning #tcidul https://t.co/v1CgSM0wj6

[Tara O’ Brien @Tara_techcomm]

For anyone like me who needs a crash course in all things metaverse! #tcidul https://t.co/kVFp9pD5YD

[Tara O’ Brien @Tara_techcomm]

This is definitely going on the book list! #tcidul

[Rosenfeld Media @RosenfeldMedia]

"This book is like a 'Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy of Accessibility' for technical communicators, #usability practitioners, & more. There is something here for everyone."
- Karen Mardahl, STC AccessAbility SIG manager & Technical Writer, SimCorp .com https://t.co/uQKOXK0JSC

[Instructional Design Central @id_central]

What is the role of the SME vs the ID? The instructional designer is the architect and curator of the course not necessarily the knowledge expert. As a result, you will need to rely heavily on SME's and their knowledge to create effective courses. #SME https://t.co/s5RmZj3mjE

[Tara O’ Brien @Tara_techcomm]

What other job titles have you come across in the technical communication field? #tcidul

[Luke Hobson @drlukehobson]

The other day, I mentioned that if you are looking to transition into the learning space, you don’t need to become an “instructional designer.” ID feels liked the most mentioned term nowadays, but there are so many roles in the learning and development field. 🤓

[Tara O’ Brien @Tara_techcomm]

@DarraghTechComm Great post Darragh- currently in the same boat! Onwards and upwards 😊

[Tara O’ Brien @Tara_techcomm]

@Michael_TechA @Michael_TechA This is extremely helpful- thanks for sharing!

[Tara O’ Brien @Tara_techcomm]

A day in the life of an Instructional Designer #tcidul https://t.co/POahrfzVvJ

[Tara O’ Brien @Tara_techcomm]

Pros and cons of a career in Instructional Design- excellent article by Dr Luke Hobson. Definitely worth a read! https://t.co/uYnoOugo8a #tcidul

[Tara O’ Brien @Tara_techcomm]

Online learning trends for 2022 https://t.co/aWObLKFqjC #tcidul

[Tara O’ Brien @Tara_techcomm]

Accessibility is an extremely important element of instructional design. This article provides some tips for designing accessible content: https://t.co/skmJpiZ2Re #tcidul

[Tara O’ Brien @Tara_techcomm]

An interesting article on moving teaching content online- a challenge that faced many academics during the covid pandemic. #tcidul https://t.co/7VhVF6niFW

[Tara O’ Brien @Tara_techcomm]

What is the role of an Instructional Designer? A handy guide for those of you interested in a career in the area, or for those people wondering what exactly it is their friends or family do!
#tcidul
https://t.co/4WVJ0G3Tye

[Tara O’ Brien @Tara_techcomm]

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[Dr Darina M. Slattery @pmrdms]

"...no academic would question the need for accessibility, but transcription has become a heavy burden. Perfect transcription can take up to three hours for every hour of recorded content...". BUT here are some steps to help ease the burden https://t.co/IXh5s3Frtw #tcidul