In this session, Technology Committee members will provide a look at some of the different gadgets and software court reporters and captioners use and share what to look for in the gadgets, apps, software, and other items that help you do your job better. This session will be helpful for anyone involved in the production of realtime feeds or transcripts, including officials, freelancers, and captioners. The panelists will also answer questions to help you learn ways to maximize technology to increase your productivity and overall effectiveness on the job. Total CEU 0.1

In this session the participant will identify areas of weakness in his/her realtime skills, learn how to use job-specific briefs, and develop accelerated muscle-memory skills to retain newly created entries that increases both accuracy and speed. Total CEU 0.1

Is speaking up a challenge for you? If so, join Sajdera and Barkume to explore communication challenges familiar to all stenographers. Gain the confidence to speak up on and off the record, in your interactions with consumers like attorneys and judges, and to positively lead your team. Total CEU 0.1

This session will provide an overview of the credibility of child witnesses and an in-depth presentation of the Kids' Court School (KCS) program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Through this session, participants will gain an understanding of child witness credibility, the KCS program, and the effects of the KCS program on child witnesses' court-related stress. Total CEU 0.1

Learn about video depositions recorded using software (OBS /vMix) as the primary capture solution. Techniques, tips, highlights, insights, humorous moments, troubleshooting, and best practices that were learned through a pandemic year will be shared. Total CEU 0.1

This session will cover theatre captioning, but that's just the beginning of the fun you can have in a captioning career! You will learn the technical aspects of making your captions available to audience members, as well as the many things you can do in the field that make your job SIZZLE! Total CEU 0.1

Participants will learn multiple equipment options to improve depositions where some attendees are in person and some are remote. Each option will be explored to discuss the pros and cons of each and how it will affect the record. Speaker will explore questions that can be asked pre-deposition to make sure things run smoothly. Total CEU 0.1

High demand means more opportunity than ever before for transcript professionals, and while your income potential is increasing, your time is not. In fact, time is your most precious resource in both the work you do and the life you lead. This seminar will guide participants through tried-and-true techniques used by top Fortune 500 executives to make your time work harder for you. You will learn how to set attainable goals, the art of prioritization and planning, how to set boundaries, and how to get organized and delegate like a boss. Total CEU 0.1

This session will be divided into two parts. The first portion of the session will represent an overview of the current state of the Coronavirus pandemic, laboratory testing updates, and vaccine information. The second half of the presentation will consist of an overview of useful medical terminology pertinent to captioners and court reporters. Total CEU 0.1

It is no secret how important video has become for litigation and trial is the pinnacle in our legal system. Having knowledge of how video is used in the courtroom and common workflows to present this evidence can be a value add in your service model. Jenkins and Butcher will share their experience preparing and organizing video content and using technology in the courtroom. This session will provide you an overview of complementary workflows to take your business to the next level. Total CEU 0.1