Every few years new computer interaction paradigms are introduced. Mediated communication networks have become mainstream. Moving from the human-computer interaction to the human-network interaction, socio-technical design looks at the exchange of information within mediated communication networks, and sets the groundwork for group interaction within these environments. Socio-technical design research comes from the early 1990s, when computer networking became widely possible. Researchers are now looking to the principles of socio-technical design to explore relationships in human networks which rely on technology.These principles are critical to the development of viable online communities, especially with the advent of Web 2.0 technologies, which have shifted content creation to the user community. Attendees will learn about the field of socio-technical design, and how to incorporate these design principles into the design and development online technical communication user communities. The web seminar will take place at the following location: Berkley Technology Services 3840 109th Street Urbandale, IA 50322 Here is a map to the location http://mapq.st/ufwtR8 Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the web seminar. The cost per person is $10.00, which includes a traditional lunch box from Jason's Deli. You can select from the following: Meat: Oven roasted turkey breast Smoked turkey breast Chicken salad with almonds and pinapple Tuna salad Roast beef Premium ham Bread: White Whole grain wheat Rye Assorted soft drinks and water will also be provided. Please respond no later than 7 December 2011 if you plan to attend. Include your lunch box choice. Seating is limited to 30 people. Remember, this web seminar is open to both members and non-members. If you know a person who is not an STC member but would like to attend this web seminar, please extend an invitation or forward this email to that person. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you, Mike Espinosa Training & Documentation Berkley Technology Services 515.564.2319 mespinosa@wrberkley.com