Digital and Print Publishing

Technology Domain 4 training modules

Target competencyIs able to use the tools that assist language workers to publish their work electronically and on paper and is able to consult others on their use.

Why it matters

This competency covers using the tools that help people publish their work in print and digitally, and training others to use them.

Progression

Each rung is a level a learner is at; its activities are what carries them to the next one. How to read these levels

Print Publishing

1. 0No Competency

   Identify appropriate tools to produce draft print output of Scripture and dictionaries

   Carries a learner to 1 — Has Knowledge

2. 1Has Knowledge

   Use appropriate tools to produce draft print output of Scripture and dictionaries

   Carries a learner to 2 — With Assistance

3. 2With Assistance

   Customize and use appropriate tools to produce publishable output for Scripture and dictionaries

   Carries a learner to 3 — Independent

4. 3Independent

   Teach and mentor others to customize and use appropriate tools to produce publishable output for Scripture and dictionaries

   Carries a learner to 4 — Expert

5. 4Expert

   Research the latest developments in current publishing tools

   Top of the ladder

Digital Publishing

1. 0No Competency

   Identify appropriate tools to produce digital output of Scripture and dictionaries for web and mobile.

   Carries a learner to 1 — Has Knowledge

2. 1Has Knowledge

   Use appropriate tools to produce digital output of Scripture and dictionaries for web and mobile.

   Carries a learner to 2 — With Assistance

3. 2With Assistance

   Customize and use appropriate tools to produce publishable output for Scripture and dictionaries

   Carries a learner to 3 — Independent

4. 3Independent

   Teach and mentor others to customize and use appropriate tools to produce publishable output for Scripture and dictionaries

   Carries a learner to 4 — Expert

5. 4Expert

   Research the latest developments in current publishing tools

   Top of the ladder

Audio Sync

1. 0No Competency

   Learn how to configure software to synchronize audio and text

   Carries a learner to 1 — Has Knowledge

2. 1Has Knowledge

   Use software to synchronize audio with text

   Carries a learner to 2 — With Assistance

3. 2With Assistance

   Advise others on text and audio synchronization and on making micro-adjustments to synchronized audio and text.

   Carries a learner to 3 — Independent

4. 3Independent

   Teach and mentor others to configure and use audio and text synchronization software

   Carries a learner to 4 — Expert

5. 4Expert

   —

   Top of the ladder

Description

Knowledge of the tools that assist language workers to publish their work electronically and on paper and consult others on their use.

Further Information

• PTXprintSite · software.sil.orgHome of PTXprint, free software for typesetting Scripture publications from Paratext or USFM files.
• Scripture App BuilderSite · software.sil.orgHome of Scripture App Builder, for creating customized mobile Scripture apps with synchronized text and audio.
• Scripture App Builder (video)Video · vimeo.comLanguage Technology Academy video on Scripture App Builder, for learning to build Scripture apps.
• App Builder Series (video)Video · vimeo.comVimeo channel of App Builder training videos covering SIL's Scripture, Reading and Dictionary App Builders.
• Dictionary App BuilderSite · software.sil.orgHome of Dictionary App Builder, for creating mobile dictionary apps with pictures, search and audio.
• Reading App BuilderSite · software.sil.orgHome of Reading App Builder, for creating customized mobile reading apps with synchronized text and audio.
• ScriptoriaSite · software.sil.orgPage describing Scriptoria, the service for building and publishing Scripture App Builder apps.
• WebonarySite · webonary.orgWebonary, an SIL site for publishing dictionaries online, used to put a team's lexicon on the web.
• SIL XlingpaperSite · software.sil.orgHome of XLingPaper, a tool for authoring, archiving and publishing linguistic research documents in XML.
• OpenOffice Linguistic ToolsSite · software.sil.orgHome of SIL's LibreOffice Tools (formerly OpenOffice Linguistic Tools) for language write-ups in minority languages.
• SIL PathwaySite · software.sil.orgHome of Pathway, a tool for preparing dictionary and Scripture data for distribution in various formats.
• SILAS (Smart Interactive Layout Assistant for Scripture)Site · lingtransoft.infoListing for SILAS, a layout assistant for typesetting Scripture.

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Descriptor last updated 2026-08-31.