Computer Based Education - Resources

Description

This class is expressly geared for beginners. We encourage people to take this class as often as they like until they feel completely comfortable with the material before moving on to other classes. While the focus of the class will be the basics of Powerpoint, the session will also deal with issues related to finding files on the computer, printing, using the mouse, and keyboard shortcuts.

This class looks at how computer technology has changed the practice of medicine. Participants will have hands on opportunities to use a variety od database and web resources to "work a case".

This class assumes participants are comfortable with the basics of using a computer file system, a mouse, and PowerPoint. The class will focus on acquiring images from the Internet and other sources and incporating them into a PowerPoint presentation. It will also discuss issues related to scanning, printing and copyright.

This class assumes participants are comfortable with the basics of using a computer file system, a mouse, and PowerPoint. The class will focus on different techniques to incorporate motion and animation into PowerPoint presentations. It will also explore the drawing tools and specific examples as to why animation is helpful (or not) for particular aspects of a presentation.

This class assumes participants are comfortable with the basics of using a computer file system, a mouse, and Excel. The class will focus on taking data and turning it into presentable tables and charts and incorporating these figures into a PowerPoint presentation. Obscure features such as adding error bars and confidence intervals will be shown.

This class assumes participants are comfortable with the basics of using a computer file system and a mouse. The class will give a broad overview of Adobe Photoshop Elements including menu layouts, tools, and file management. A comparison of features between Photoshop Elements and Photoshop Professional will also be discussed. People who are unsure of their skill level should take the BASICS class before taking this class.

This class will focus on using Photoshop Elements selection tools. Examples will be show that highlight the strength of each tool. Participants must take the Photoshop I class before taking this class.

This class will focus on using Photoshop Elements layering tools. Masking, blending, opacity, and other special effects will be covered. Participants must take the Photoshop II class before taking this class.

Participants must take the Photoshop IIII class before taking this class. Particpants should bring images with them to this class to work on (on ZIP or CD). Techniques for repairing poor images, correcting color, adding arrows and labels will be covered as requested by participants and as time permits.