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History of the Mouse
First, there was a feather pen and an inkwell. Then came the typewriter. Now wordsmiths use a keyboard and mouse. But where did the mouse come from, and what will it look like in the future? Join us as we scroll through the history of the humble computer mouse. 1952 — First Trackball The Royal …
Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year: A Look at Language and Culture
Each year, Merriam-Webster chooses a Word of the Year. These words are picked based on spikes in online dictionary searches. They show the news, culture, and emotions of the year. From political events to pandemics and social change, the Word of the Year gives us a snapshot of the times. A Brief History of Words …
Understanding Bloom’s (and Anderson and Krathwohl’s) Taxonomy
Bloom’s Taxonomy, and Anderson and Krathwohl’s Taxonomy, are a classification system for learning objectives. Using them helps create effective training.
Strange Football Terminology
There is so much strange football terminology. How do we keep up with it all? Every week, million of viewers gather around television sets to watch football. We salute this American institution. This week’s blog honors the language of football. It shares the stories behind some of the strangest football terms. “Let’s get ready to …
Top 5 Tips to Edit and Write in Chicago or AP Style
As a writer, transitioning between writing styles can be difficult. This includes formats like Chicago style and AP style. For example, I could be asked to write a press release, and then move on to a software documentation project. Most of the grammar and mechanics are the same. However, certain styles have particular punctuation variations. …
What Is a Morpheme?
A “morpheme” is a word or part of a word that has meaning. It includes no smaller part that has a meaning. Examples An example is probably the best way to explain this concept. Let’s start with the lexical item nation and roll out the morphemes from there. So, in the above example, nation, -al, …
Top 10 Master’s Programs in Technical Communication
Looking to advance your career in technical communication, content development, or user experience (UX) writing? A Master’s degree in Technical and Professional Communication can help you build the skills you need. These skills are essential for high-demand roles in business, tech, healthcare, and more. In this article, we’ll look at 10 top programs in the …
Top Camtasia Features for Effective E-Learning
In today’s digital age, creating engaging and effective e-learning content is more important than ever. One tool that has become increasingly popular among educators, trainers, and instructional designers is Camtasia. This software offers a range of features that make it easier to produce high-quality educational videos. In this guide, we’ll explore what Camtasia is, its …
What are Kangaroo Words?
Kangaroo words are a fun little word game. A kangaroo word contains joey words, and the search is on for new ones. Here’s a kangaroo word for every letter.