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Accessing Sources of Evidence for Practice Introduction to Computer Skills

By Ian Cole Lecturer in C&IT (Communications and Information Technology). University of York Department of Health Sciences. Accessing Sources of Evidence for Practice Introduction to Computer Skills. Session 1b. Before we start……. Please turn off your mobile phone. Session Format.

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Accessing Sources of Evidence for Practice Introduction to Computer Skills

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  1. By Ian Cole Lecturer in C&IT (Communications and Information Technology) University of York Department of Health Sciences Accessing Sources of Evidence for PracticeIntroduction to Computer Skills Session 1b

  2. Before we start……. Please turn off your mobile phone

  3. SessionFormat • Presentation followed by practical. • Take notes if you wish. • I will tell you if something is not in a handout or workbook. • This presentation will be available for you to view on the Internet. • Don’t print it out (save paper) • Ask questions at any time.

  4. ASoE Module Outline Lecture (session a) followed by Practical (session b) • Session 1a - Introduction to Module: • Session 1b - Practical: Introduction to Computing : • Session 2a/b - Practical: Introduction to YorkShare VLE: • Session 3a/b - Using The Library: • Session 4a/b - Introduction To Electronic Resources: • Session 5a/b - Lecture: How To Search • Session 6a/b - Lecture: Introduction to Databases: • Session 7a/b - Lecture: Word Processing • Session 8a/b - Skills Revision : • Session 9a/b - Mock Exam: • Session 10a/b - Revision Preparation: • Session 11a/b - Revision Preparation for exam: • Session 12 - Module Exam:

  5. Session Plan • Introduction • Computer Competences. • Login on. • Using Computers at the University of York. • Computer Practical • NHS Connecting for Health ELITE (NHS eLearning for IT Essentials) software.

  6. Why use computers? • For academic work: • Word processing. • Bibliographic database search. • Access to on-line nursing journals & books. • Communication: • E-mail. • Discussion lists & text chat. • Nurses MUST be computer literate: • Computers are in every area of the medical profession. • NHS want computer literate nursing staff.

  7. Intermediate Competencies Word Processing Information Retrieval Internet & Databases Basic Computer Competencies

  8. Start Windows 95/98/2000: Know the keys on the keyboard: Control Windows with the Mouse: Point Single Left Click Single Right Click Double Click Drag items Use the Start button: Open drop-down menus with the Mouse: Point to menu items Select and open menu items Find and use the Help menu: Choose commands by pointing and clicking: Use dialog boxes by opening and filling in text: Basic competencies - 1

  9. Close menus: Manage the windows on the desktop: Maximize and minimize windows Restore windows Close windows Use horizontal and vertical scroll bars Manipulate windows using the Taskbar Open and close a Program: Quit or shutdown Windows 95/98/2000: Basic competencies - 2

  10. Use Windows Explorer: Use basic search strategies. Documents. Internet. Databases. Highlight text: Copy and Paste text: Manage multiple windows: Resize window Arrange windows (cascade/tile) Use My Computer Copy a folder Create a folder Open documents Create a new file Select and copy a file Move documents Move file to Recycle Bin Create and use shortcuts: Copying a floppy disk: Formatting a floppy disk: Intermediate Competencies

  11. Advanced Competencies • Installing software: • Advanced use of software: • Macro’s or mail merge in Microsoft Word. • Advanced Search strategies: • Complex database searching.   •  Computer programming:

  12. Logging on. • Press the keyboard to activate the computer. • Press ‘Ctrl,Alt & Delete’ to access login prompt. • Check where you are logging on to • Logon to where panel: • ADSVAYORK • AEWPC41 (this computer) • CSRVADYORK • Enter username & Password.

  13. Computer Competencies Quiz • A survey so you can check if there are any competencies that need work. • You will need to login the VLE to complete the survey. http://vle.york.ac.uk/

  14. Learning Resources to use • Workbook study guides: • White: Navigating Windows workbook: • Contains all basic & intermediate competencies. • Green: Intro to computing & e-mail workbook: • Login on, e-mail & student Intranet. • Yellow: Web Resource Workbook (next session). • Internet, Open Access Web Resources, Searching.

  15. Computer Literacy and Skills System (CLaSS). • CLaSS software is five interactive computer tutorials, covering the following topics : • How to use a Keyboard. • How to use a Mouse. • Navigating Windows. • Searching a Database. • Searching the Internet. • It was created to: • Help students with computer and information literacy.

  16. It is available on all University and DoHS computers • It can be accessed via: • The Health Studies subfolder in the Teaching folder on a University computer. • The Miscellaneous Applications folder of the Novell Launcher on a Health Sciences computer.

  17. If you need extra help…. • The University Iliad Programme • http://www.york.ac.uk/services/cserv/iliad/ • The Secret Guide to Computers • http://www.secretguide.net/index.php • Learnthat.com – free Windows tutorials • http://www.learnthat.com/courses/computer/windows/index.html

  18. Network Access – Facilities on UoY Campus • Now available as a 20 minute podcast lecture available from the VLE • http://vle.york.ac.uk/ • Login to VLE then go to • ASoE module • Module sessions • Intro to computers @ the UoY

  19. Network Access – Facilities on UoY Campus • Covers the following • Logging on to the network • Using computers on campus • Printing • Using UoY Webmail • Inc attaching a document

  20. Network Access – Facilities on UoY Campus • University of York Campus Computing Facilities (inc Kings Manor): • 450 Computers (approx) for 10000 students. • Some are teaching rooms (limited access). • All Windows 2000 computers. • Any problems with campus computer access contact ‘Computing Service’ • Phone ext:3838 • E-mail: infodesk@york.ac.uk • Visit: Heading towards Vanburgh from the library bridge, Computing Service is on the left before the supermarket.

  21. Alcuin: A/EW/107:- (24h access) 23 PCs with a B&W printer. A/EW004:-(teaching room) 63 PCs with printer. Derwent: D/104:- 20 UNIX only workstations (no Windows OS). D/114:-(teaching room) 25 PCs with a B&W printer. Goodricke: G/022:- 46 PCs with a B&W printer. G/169:- (teaching room – 24h access) 71 PCs with a B&W printer. Halifax College: Learning Resource Centre:- (24h access) 31 PCs with a B&W printer. JB Morrell Library: R/113:- (Library hours) 14 PCs. R/002:- Study area 25 PCs Reading Room (Raymond Burton) 4PC’s King’s Manor: K/120:- (teaching room) 18 PCs with a B&W printer. Langwith: L/050:- 21 PCs with a B&W printer. L/117:- (teaching room) 21 PCs. Vanburgh: V/058:- (24h access) 24 PCs with a B&W printer. Wentworth: W/036:- (teaching room – 24h access) 22 PCs with a B&W printer. W/202 Graduate Study Area 22 PC’s Network Access – Facilities on UoY Campus

  22. Network Access – Printing on UoY Campus • A free quota of printing each term equivalent to 30 A4 b & w sheets.(quota cannot be carried over to the next term.) • Costs = A4 sheets • B&W 6p – Colour 30p – OHP film 70p • To get your printing, type in user name & password. • Printer Locations • Alcuin - A/EW107 • Derwent - outside D/114 • Goodricke - G/022 and G/169 • Halifax Learning Resource Centre • King's Manor - K/120 • Langwith - L/050 • Vanbrugh - V/058 • Wentworth - W/036

  23. Network Access – Facilities on UoY Campus • Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint,Excel) • WordPerfect. • Unlimited Internet Access. • Specialist Software Programs. • Electronic Information Resources. • Online Journals. • Bibliographic Databases. • Networked Storage Area: • H Drive – Windows 2000.

  24. Network Access – Facilities on DoHS Sites • DoHS has its own computer network with IT facilities on NHS trust sites. • Health Sciences Student Computer Facilities: • York District Hospital: • 6 computer IT Lab. • Scarborough Hospital: • 5 Computer IT Lab and 4 Computers in the Library. • Harrogate District Hospital: • 4 PCs in a multi-media study room in the library. • Northallerton Hospital: • 5 Computers available.

  25. Network Access – Differences • Different network software. • UoY Unix network software. • DoHS Novell network software. • Main Differences. • Different Login passwords – (Library Card Number). • Different network area (P drive instead of H drive) • Different printing facilities. • Contact Site Reception or DoHS Student Services

  26. Forming Study Groups • Study Groups will help you get through the course. • Get yourselves into groups of 5 or 6. • Choose a group name. • Complete the study group form. • Get into these groups when we meet. • Sit close to your group members • Groups are designed for self-help • Help each other with course work – but not assessed work

  27. E-mail Access at the University of York • Student E-mail on campus uses • Microsoft Outlook 2002. • E-mail Problems. • strange error messages & faults. • York Webmail Service. • 2 additional ways to access e-mail home. • Download (unsupported). • Using Outlook Express, Netscape, Opera mail etc. NOT AOL or Any web mail (Yahoo etc). • Forwarding • E-mail can be forwarded to ANY e-mail account. • Guides on the Computing Service web site.

  28. E-mail Access at the University of York • E-mail at the UoY is identified by a persons username: username@york.ac.uk • My username is ijc4 ijc4@york.ac.uk

  29. Department of Health SciencesStudent Intranet • The DoHS created a student Intranet at the end of 2000. • To store documents. • It is accessible to any student studying with the Department and accessed via any computer with an Internet connection. • You will need your computer login details to access it (I.D.& Password). • The University have a Virtual Learning Environment.

  30. Downloading Your Timetable from the student Intranet • Don’t print the whole thing – print only a page (week) at a time. • Best to download it to a computer or floppy disk and view. • To download (right click on the timetable link on the student Intranet), • Then left click ‘save target as’ - Save As box appears – save the file (my documents or floppy disk). • Locate the excel file and open. (use View and Zoom to choose 75% or 100%) • use the arrows and tabs to find the week you want. • Re-save the timetable.

  31. Locating my handouts • UoY home page • Departments • H • Health Sciences • Our Staff • Ian Cole • Student Area No Passwords Required

  32. Student Self Directed Work • Homework !!!! • Look at the screencast lecture on Intro to the University of York • Complete the task associated with that screencast – • to e-mail me some information

  33. Things to do now • Take the Connecting for Health ELITE skills test • See handout • Quick Demo

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