What were you doing 25 years ago? If you were already in this field, you were probably trying to figure out how you would use your DOS-based CAT software on these newfangled Windows computers with those mouse things, which you were certain would be a lot slower than using your keyboard! If you were one […]
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Describing the last couple of years as “challenging” is perhaps the biggest understatement anyone could make. We have all been coping with significant changes in our personal and professional lives due to navigating the pandemic. In addition, changes to how we do our jobs have required significant adjustments to our routines. My interactions and conversations […]
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National, state, and regional conferences provide community interaction, networking, educational opportunities, and inspiration to the reporters, captioners, scopists, and students in our industry that attend them. Unfortunately, only a tiny fraction of our industry actively attend conferences because the cost, time, and travel required can be insurmountable obstacles. Fortunately, users of Stenograph products can enjoy […]
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I’ve had people ask me, “Why should I subscribe to Ascend Training by Stenograph when I can visit groups on Facebook for free? I’m already on Facebook for other things, and it’s just so easy to pop over there quickly.” Even if all you’re looking for is accurate information in a timely fashion, there are […]
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It’s fun to personalize the tools that we use. Here’s how you can create a cartoon avatar of yourself and use it as your icon button in CATalyst. When you create a new user in CATalyst, one of your options is to click the Change Icon button and change the icon from the default silhouette image. […]
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There are several instances when reporters will make use of an image in CATalyst. The most common is a signature image on a certificate page. Some reporters use a company logo as part of a cover page. Some use a photograph of a witness on a cover page. Regardless of the reason for the image, […]
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Whenever I’m not busy with my duties as Training Program Manager at Stenograph, I’m frequently out taking pictures. Landscapes, sunsets, flora and fauna, night skies – I adore capturing and sharing a photograph that makes someone smile. Because I’m serious about this pursuit, I invested in good equipment (camera body, lenses, tripod, accessories) and software […]
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When you’re buying a present for someone you genuinely care about, like your scopist, or your reporter-client, or a reporting student, you want to get them something personal to them; something you know they need and will use. You want it to be something they will value. It needs to fit them perfectly and make […]
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Ascend Training by Stenograph has been available for a couple of weeks now, and members have discovered the following about learning on this new platform: Training can be a very pleasant, supportive experience, one you look forward to and enjoy. Training is something you can do regularly during brief breaks; it is not necessary to […]
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10. You won’t have to take a day or two off to attend a training session; that you can learn what you want at your personal convenience. No need to cram in as much learning as possible into a single day or one weekend a year. Learn at your own pace and get immediate practical […]
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