http://forums.blackbaud.com/blogs/documentation/archive/2009/02/24/how-do-you-explain-technical-writing-to-a-kid.aspxThe short answer is… you don’t! Last Friday, I had the distinct privilege to be part of a special field trip for kids from Meeting Street Academy (See Rachel’s blog post for more background on the special event). In short summary, I was to explain toenCommunityServer 2007 SP2 (Debug Build: 20611.960)http://forums.blackbaud.com/blogs/documentation/archive/2009/02/24/how-do-you-explain-technical-writing-to-a-kid.aspx#40103Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:42:03 GMTf90a95a0-00e2-4810-8af8-0bbdde08f853:40103Justin Ward<p>It's tough with kids that age. My oldest (8) thinks my job is to explain how to use computers, because he doesn’t really get the concept of software. My middle child (6) thinks I race bikes for a living. </p> <img src="http://forums.blackbaud.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=40103" width="1" height="1">http://forums.blackbaud.com/blogs/documentation/archive/2009/02/24/how-do-you-explain-technical-writing-to-a-kid.aspx#39720Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:42:41 GMTf90a95a0-00e2-4810-8af8-0bbdde08f853:39720Lindsey Salmony<p>Great post Lindsey! I especially like that you:</p> <p>1. Thought about your audience</p> <p>2. Tailored you message</p> <p>3. Got the audience involved</p> <p>Three key elements we should all remember (but sometimes forget) when sending a message.</p> <img src="http://forums.blackbaud.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=39720" width="1" height="1">