The West Michigan Network Technology Users Group, or WMNTUG is an organization comprised of computer professionals dedicated to advancing awareness and education in the use of "Network Technology" and related applications.
May 16, 2012 Meeting
Think Visually - with Techsmith ...
Why every business, organization and individual needs to think visually ...
The power of visuals is around us, everywhere. The ability to get great visuals has expanded rapidly. No longer do you have to carry a camera, just take your phone. And it's not just photographs - but anything you want to convey. But why does it matter? It matters because we are visually driven and the stories and messages you convey are important, should be clear, and stand out.
Join us when Matt Pierce, Customer Engagement Manager with Techsmith demonstrates the value in creating visual communications and the different software packages Techsmith offers to help people visually communicate. TechSmith Corporation, creators of Snagit, Camtasia Studio, Jing, Coach's Eye (for iPhone) and other visually driven products can help you in your business and everyday life convey and visually communicate with your audience. We'll talk about the stories you can tell and give you a taste of how easy visual communication can really be.
Bio - Matt Pierce ...
Matt Pierce is manager of the Customer Engagement department at TechSmith. He is also the host of the Forge, TechSmith¹s monthly web show promoting visual communication and screencasting. Matt has experience in instructional design, visual design, public speaking and advocacy of good design principles. During the last 5 years he has wrangled TechSmith's Training, Documentation and Tech Support departments.
Matt has worked in various training settings, including teaching hands-on computer courses at Indiana University and developing instructional content for multiple companies. Matt has a Master of Science in Instructional Systems Technology from Indiana University, and considers himself an instructional design geek.
Remember ...
We Meet at our New Location!
Crossroads Conference Center
6569 Clay Avenue Southwest
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
http://crossroadsbanquet.com
Location on the Map!
Crossroads Conference Center is conveniently located at the M-6/US-131 interchange next to the Holiday Inn Express. North off of 68th St. at the traffic light.
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