Virtual Software Training: Realtime Hacks, Tricks and Tips for Case CATalyst Software with Jean Kim, CSR, RPR, CRG.
May 18, 2024, 9:00am - 11:00am (PDT)
This training course is designed for CART / Broadcast Captioners using machine writers. The hacks, tips, and tricks are also helpful for steno machine writers providing realtime.
Uncover the secrets of realtime with a variety of hacks, tips, and tricks to help you elevate your realtime game to new heights. From leveraging shortcuts and macros to optimizing software settings for maximum efficiency, we'll delve into software techniques to streamline your workflow and boost your productivity. Discover insider tips with examples to illustrate each hack and trick in action. Whether you're a seasoned captioner, reporter or just starting out, this session is guaranteed to provide valuable insights and actionable strategies you can implement immediately to enhance your captioning proficiency.
- Earn 0.20 CEUs
- Power Define: Create definitions on the fly from the writer. Speaker Identification: Use wildcard steno to assign Speaker IDs.
- DICTIONARY BUILDER. Create dictionary entries from a text file for assignment prep.
- ACCELERWRITERS FOR CAPTIONERS A selection of AccelerWriters – editing from your machine. (Delete last untran; Delete word(s); Delete designated words; Flush screen).
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Virtual CSR Exam Prep: English (Word Usage, Spelling, Compound Words) with Professor Cynthia Becerra and guest speaker Stacy Gaskill.
June 8, 2024, 9:00am - 2:00pm
This course is designed for both entry-level and intermediate students. Professor Cynthia Becerra will cover the following specialized English topics: Word usage, spelling, and compound words as they apply to the reporting profession.
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114th Annual Convention - Call for Sessions!
To submit a session for consideration for CCRA's 114th Annual Convention, please complete our submission form linked below. You will receive a copy of your submission sent to the email address you provide in this form. If you do not receive a copy of your submission, the session did not get submitted correctly.
Convention Topics
The Convention program topics cover four key areas within the professions (see below). Each topic has examples of subtopics to define presentation proposals within these broad topic areas. Prospective presenters should select the topic area for the general subject and then choose the more specific subtopic to better describe the presentation and learning objectives for the proposed seminar. Presentations are usually 60 minutes with the last few minutes left for questions.
You may submit a seminar proposal that doesn't fall within these categories if you believe it will be relevant to the 2024 Convention attendees:
State of the industry/profession
- Workforce
- State and federal regulations
- Official, freelance, or captioning
- Steno/voice
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Technology/innovation
- Software training
- Realtime
- Trends in technology
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Professional development
- Ethics
- Leadership/management skills
- Marketing/advertising
- Business development
- Health and wellness
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Teaching & learning
- Court reporting education
- Captioning education
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Submission Deadline: April 15th
Note: CCRA does not pay speaker fees. Do not submit sessions where the speaker requires or requests a fee. Selected presenters receive complimentary conference registration. All other expenses are on your own. The dates for the Conference are September 26-29, 2024 and it will be held at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort in Rancho Mirage, CA.
CCRA OnDemand Education
A convenient way to earn CEUs!
CCRA is pleased to announce the launch of our new on-demand learning opportunities. To access the courses available, go to https://ccra.mclms.net.
Note: You are required to you sign in using your CCRA username and password. The Login tab is in the top righthand corner of the page.