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Reuse: Finding ways to integrate doc (user assistance) and training
A collaborative and user-oriented mindset, not just “content reuse”
Problems that get in the way
Strategies for improved collaboration: Reframing doc and training to work together
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Do you create:Training
eLearningClassroom training
User assistance/documentationBoth user assistance and training
Work in a group that includes training?Training development handled by separate group?
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What do you write in?◦ Topic-based editor
( RoboHelp, Flare….)
◦ Document-based editor(Frame, Word, InDesign….)
◦ XML editor
Do you work in a CMS?
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In the documentation & user assistance world:◦ Single sourcing
Multiple outputs (pdf, html, Adobe Air, ePub...) Multiple flavors (platforms, products, versions,
users) Conditional settings Variables
◦ Topic-level reuse: Use the same topic in different places
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More granular reuse Paragraphs, notes/cautions/warnings…
Conrefs (in DITA) Chunks in Component content management
systems (CCMS)
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In the user assistance world:◦ Single sourcing
Multiple outputs (pdf, html, Adobe Air, ePub...) Multiple flavors (platforms, products, versions, users)
Conditional settings Variables
◦ Topic-level reuse: Use the same topic in different places
◦ More granular reuse Paragraphs, notes/cautions/warnings…
Conrefs (in DITA) Chunks in Component content management
systems (CCMS)
It can mean all those things in the training world, too
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Client researching an XML solution for their training content
Eventual goal of integrating it with a similar initiative underway for the documentation
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Doc…..
Training……
◦ The possibilities….
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Especially at the topic and granular level
It’s hard within documentation and user assistance
It’s hard within training
And it’s even harder between them
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ContextThe greater the differencebetween the contexts, the harder it gets
You’ve probably seen this
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The context for (formal) training is learning and building skills
New concepts, information, tasksDemonstrations Examples Scenarios
Opportunities for practiceAssessments
The context for user assistance is “I’m working” – give me what I need so I can do my job
How-tos ExplanationsTrouble-shooting Reference look-up
(Performance support!)
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◦ Sequenced for learning
◦ Might not (probably won’t) include everything
◦ What is there might have more detail (or less, depending on intent)
◦ You might see redundancy
◦ Expect practice and interaction
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Training is focused on getting learning to “transfer” and to “stick”
User Assistance is focused (mostly) on “providing answers at a moment of need”
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From Don Stepich*
The purpose of a job aid (user assistance) is to provide a repository of information that is external to the individual and can be used to direct, guide, and inform on-the-job performance.
The purpose of a training program is to create a repository of information that is internal to the individual
*Stepich, D. (2011) Instructional Design course in the IPT program at Boise State University
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“Real,” single-sourced, granular reuse isn’t very easy, or straightforward
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From DITA 1.2 spec, page 126http://docs.oasis-open.org/dita/v1.2/os/spec/DITA1.2-spec.pdf
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Same central topic types, + more for learning/training
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Really good start for reuse within training content
The opportunity is certainly present, for reuse between…
but slow to arrive, and challenging
Some companies doing it
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A common occurrence: Copy, paste, and revise
You might be groaning, but is repurposing always *bad*?
Depends on what’s repurposed, and how
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User assistance/documentation, within training
Training elements, within user assistance
Performance solutionsthat integrate both
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Support materials – used during training, and after◦ Reference materials Help systems
Job Aids Knowledge Base Articles
(Performance Support)
Training organized around materials-for-the-job◦ “Reference-based training” (Clark, 2008*)◦ “Quasi-training” (Harless, 1986*)
Organized around job aids, user assistance or reference materials designed to be used on the job
© 2011 Linda Urban*Clark, R.C. (2008): Building expertise: Cognitive methods for training and performance improvement (3rd ed)*Harless. J. (1986). Guiding performance with job aids. In NSPI. Introduction to performance technology, pp. 106-124.
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Training elements◦ Recorded demonstrations
Interactive demos (simulations) Practices
ScenarioseLearning modules
Tutorials (self-paced training module)◦ Complete with examples and exercises
(Think: Classroom-in-a-book)◦ Self-paced learning, that augments help systems◦ Part of a “documentation set”◦ Available on a “learning portal”
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Can integrate well in help systems
Lots of possibilities!
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Unfortunately, “when” is often an “if”
Why is that?
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Training implies helping people develop skills
Learning implies retaining, applying, using, mastering
Informing and communicating are more about providing access to information, and about knowledge
(which support and lead to learning)
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When training is a revenue center
And tech pubs is a cost center
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Tech pubs may be part of product development
Training may be part of HR, or professional services
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Technical Communication world
Training/Instructional Design World
User Learner, student, participantLook-up, explain, inform, trouble-shoot
Learning and job transfer
User Guides Course materials (workbooks, handouts, slides, flash module)
Help systems Performance supportQuick reference cards Job aidsUsability testing EvaluationArchitect information Design learning experienceProcess: Plan, design, develop, produce, evaluate (PDDPE)
Process: Analyze, design, develop, implement, evaluate (ADDIE)
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Doc and training are both part of a bigger picture
Ideally, they would be planned, defined, and designed at the same time.
Then you avoid duplication, know what will be in place, and how pieces relate
Some companies do get that!
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They need: Skills and expertise to accomplish their
goals Tools and resources
(to help them do it) Information/knowledge(some of which is about the tools)
And companies want workers to be more productive
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When companies (and departments) think about the bigger picture
Really – worker performance—what do people need, to do their job?
Then they can design solutions that make use of both user assistance and training
Reuse starts from a common vision
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Where to start, if you work in silos?
Show an interest
Learn the “other language”
Connect through common challenges◦ User-generated content◦ Doing more with less◦ Need to align with business goals
Offer assistance: Exchange & enhance skills◦ Both fields have much to learn from each other
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