In discussions with technical writers and e-learning managers responsible for documentation, we are repeatedly asked how we see the future development of technical documentation due to the moving and audio media that are now available virtually everywhere. Can mobile or multimedia documentation replace the printed form? What added value does such documentation have? These and [...]
tekom, the German professional association for technical communication, has been offering the option of certification as a technical writer since 2003. Since then, the basis for this certification has been formed by qualification modules that reflect typical areas of competence in the job profile of technical writers. However, the job profile of technical writers is constantly changing and expanding. The new cross-industry competence framework of tekom, which [...]
Our Master's degree course in Technical Communication and Media Management has a new look with the 31st course (starting on 16.10.2017). Together with Danube University Krems, tecteam has redesigned the Master's program. Studying while working Do you want to study while working - but have doubted whether you can do it? In the field of adult education, professional [...]
Michael Becker is the owner of the Dortmund advertising agency *signgroup and has been working as a lecturer for the tecteam Bildungsinstitut since October 1995. We are always happy to draw on his extensive experience and skills in the media sector. In this blog post, we would like to give you an insight into Mr. Becker's work and ask him about his view of the current [...]
The blended learning concept at tecteam offers learners a good opportunity to stay in contact with lecturers and peers during the learning process. The personal contact offers all participants the opportunity to clarify questions and problems directly. Through discussions with some of the participants from recent years, we have also discovered that the perspective of former participants is still a [...]
Interview mit M. Sc.-Studentin Cornelia Schmid Telekurse, Klausuren, Exposé, Master Thesis – was verbirgt sich eigentlich hinter diesen Begriffen? Wie kann ich ein Studium neben dem Beruf bewältigen? Diese Fragen stellen sich viele Studieninteressierte, wenn sie sich über den Studiengang Master of Science (M. Sc.) Technische Kommunikation informieren. tecteam bietet den berufsbegleitenden M. Sc. [...]
A chat from the sewing box of a former student... With this blog entry, I would like to give an insight into my M.Sc. studies and perhaps give one or two fellow students a little motivation boost for their own studies. I would be very happy to receive feedback or comments. It's easier to get started than you might think Taking part in a part-time academic [...]
Our "System Day" series continues in 2017: at the end of February, attendees at tecteam were able to experience how bloXedia (CMS) and across (TMS) work and interact. In other words, what influence the creation of texts/information has on the translation problem and also what considerations are necessary before using these systems. This time, the participants were more [...]
The M. Sc. 28 class of the "Technical Communication" course reports on its tour of the Phoenix-West steelworks. It towers majestically opposite the tecteam building: The Phoenix West steelworks. The silhouette of the long-closed steelworks fascinated us from M. Sc. year 28 during the first week of attendance in June. As part of our "Technical Communication" course, we were [...]
Die Idee zum Technischen Volontariat wurde im Jahr 2000 im Vorstand der tekom, dem Fachverband der Technischen Dokumentation geboren. Die Redaktionsarbeit in Dokumentationsabteilungen wurde damals zum Großteil von Technikern oder Ingenieuren ohne Qualifizierung in der Technischen Dokumentation geleistet. Die tekom wollte diese Situation verbessern und Interessierten durch Weiterbildung einen formellen Abschluss ermöglichen. Es gab zwar [...]
