Vancouver Island/Victoria User Group

Who's all going to Vancouver for the Articulate Roadshow? I'll be there and I know HMcD is going. Any others?

I won't be able to make the Vancouver sessions but the week of September 28th or October 5th looks good for me for a Victoria get together - whatever works for the majority.

I just registered now.  (USD exchange rate, yikes!)

See you there!

Hi, I have a friend who always stays at the Days Inn on 921 West Pender. She likes it. You can walk to BCIT and it's reasonable for a hotel that's right downtown. If you wanted to pay less,  look at staying outside the downtown core, as long as you were near a skytrain station, it would be a quick journey in. 

Look forward to seeing you again. Maybe the Island group could meet up for a beer after the conference. 

Hi all - so I was not able to get my act together for a get together this week. Next week is too short of notice for folks and I'm in Toronto the following week. How would Monday, October 26th work for folks? I think 4:00 - 6:00 would be best timing for me (so I can make the 7 pm ferry home).  

We'll meet at Reliable Controls again, at 120 Hallowell Road. There is plenty of parking on the street or at Admirals Walk shopping Centre.  (and the Moka House is there if you want to grab coffee or a snack on your way.) You have to buzz in at the gate at the bottom of the stairs, and then again at the top of the stairs.  :)

Since this is someone's office, please RSVP to tkbell@gmail.com so we know how many are coming.

Again, we'd do a design jam and I'll suggest we do this one:  https://community.articulate.com/articles/grabbing-attention-motivating-learners-elearning.

So come up with something to show and tell that afternoon. I'd strongly recommend trying something and even if you get stumped bring your computer and story file along and we can help you through the rough patches.

Holly 

Thanks Holly (and Terry).

I'll be there.

Perhaps we can debrief and share items from the Vancouver Workshop too?

Cheers,

P@

I'm going to try my best! I'm waiting on a few things, but will let Terry know ASAP. 

Cheers...Kima 

Thanks for organizing! I will be attending and bringing a colleague, Danny.

Sorry, I will not be able to attend in person. Are there virtual meetings?

Hi Christopher - there is a Vancouver group that might work better for you? 

https://community.articulate.com/discussions/building-better-courses/vancouver-user-group?page=2 

But no virtual meetings at this point. 

Holly

Teresa - you are more than welcome to attend both Victoria and Vancouver. Here's the Vancouver info in case that works better for you and Danny: https://community.articulate.com/discussions/building-better-courses/vancouver-user-group?page=2

Look forward to seeing you at either/both!

Holly

HI Holly

Thank-you... I think I just saw the word Vancouver and not the rest
(Island/Victoria). I like the topic you are going to discuss -
'Engagement'. Anyways...Last year, I made an activity for online teachers
that shows some research on how to engage online learners. Here is the link

http://iteachonline.ca/wp-content/uploads/articulate

Hello Everyone,

I have a contact who is looking to fill two temporary/contract opportunities (I believe it to be local - Vic/Van).

1. A learning consultant, full time, 6 months

2. Instructional Designer/Facilitator, Oct - Mar 31st 2016

That's all I have; wish I had more info. Regrettably, these overlap my current project(s) so they've asked me for some names. If you're interested, shoot me an email and I'll put you in touch. embarkelearning@gmail.com

Cheers,
P@

Hi everyone - don't forget that there's a Victoria meeting tomorrow (Monday) October 26th. 

Holly

Hi, 

Unfortunately I won't be able to attend :( 

I will likely be about 15 minutes late. Apologies in advance.

P@

I only finish work at 5pm so may be able to catch the last half hour.

Jim

A last-minute workload increase is keeping me glued to the computer tomorrow. I'm looking forward to the next one already. Enjoy everyone!

Coreen

Sorry you can't make it Kim and Coreen, we'll miss you.

For everyone else - if there is no street parking, you may need to park at Thrifty Foods.  See you this afternoon!

It's beginning to look like today is not the best day for a get-together, unfortunately.

Let's try to schedule another day.  If we keep the same time, please post and let us know what day(s) work for you in the next couple of weeks.  I can do Thurs (29th), Tues (3rd), Thurs (5th), or Fri (6th).

These dates pose the same problem for me: no petsitter. I'm likely looking at Dec or later as my Mom will be here to sit for me. 

So is today definitely cancelled / postponed? I can leave the office
at 4pm now so could still get there for most of the meeting, but will
stay for an extra half hour if we're moving it to another day.

I'm pretty flexible on when works. I just need to take a half hour
lunch so that I can leave at 4pm.

I have an interesting update on my work situation, but I'll save that
for another thread :)

Cheers,
Jim

Yes, today is cancelled.  Sorry!  If the dates I suggested don't work for everyone, we can choose something different.

So sorry that we had to cancel yesterday. I could not get away and there were just not enough people to make it worthwhile.

I'm not sure what the easiest way to select a date is. I can't do any of the days that you've suggested Terry. 

The week of Nov. 16th or Nov 23rd could work for me. 

Kima -you could consider coming to the Vancouver meeting on Tuesday, November 3rd https://community.articulate.com/discussions/building-better-courses/vancouver-user-group?page=2  

Hope to see you all soon!

Holly