Computer Skillsfor Midwifery

ByIan Cole

Lecturer in C&IT(Communications and Information Technology)

University of York

Department of Health Sciences

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Before we start…….

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Presentation followed by practical. Take notes if you wish. I will tell you if something is not in

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Ask questions at any time.

Session FormatSession Format

Session Plan - Morning Session 1 – Computer Skills

Introduction Computer Competences. Using Computers at the University of York. Login on.

Computer Practical (Self-Directed work).

Accessing the Student Intranet Using CLaSS Software.

Basic computer skills. Using your University e-mail Account.

Session Plan - Afternoon Session 2 – Internet & Databases

CLaSS Software. Internet. Databases.

Web Resource workbook. A chance to continue the work from

this morning.

Why use computers? For academic work:

Word processing. Bibliographic database search. Access to on-line health journals & books.

Communication: E-mail. Discussion lists & text chat.

Midwives MUST be computer literate: Computers are in every area of the medical

profession. The NHS wants computer literate staff.

Basic Computer

Competencies

Intermediate Competencies

Word Processing

Information Retrieval

Internet & Databases

Basic competencies - 1 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 - 2 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:

Intermediate Competencies 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:

Advanced Competencies Installing software: Advanced use of software:

Macro’s or mail merge in Microsoft Word.

Advanced Search strategies: Complex database searching.  

 Computer programming:

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 & Athens account. Yellow: Web Resource Workbook (next session).

Internet, Open Access Web Resources, Searching.

CLaSS Software

Learning Resources to use

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.

Network Access – Network Access – Facilities on UoY CampusFacilities on UoY CampusNetwork Access – Network Access – Facilities on UoY CampusFacilities on UoY Campus

Network Access – Network Access – Facilities on UoY CampusFacilities on UoY CampusNetwork Access – Network Access – Facilities on UoY CampusFacilities on UoY Campus

Alcuin: A/EW/107:- (24h access) 23 PCs

with a B&W printer. A/EW004:- (teaching room) 63 PCs

with printer. Derwent:

D/016:- (teaching room) 23 PCs

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) 20 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) 25 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 20 PC’s

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 – To get your printing, type in user name &

password into a print terminal. Printer Locations

Alcuin - A/EW004 & 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/058Wentworth - W/036

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint,Excel) WordPerfect. Unlimited Internet Access. Specialist Software Programs.

YorkShare – Virtual Learning Environment Electronic Information Resources.

Online Journals. Bibliographic Databases.

Networked Storage Area: H Drive – Windows 2000.

Network Access – Network Access – Facilities on UoY CampusFacilities on UoY CampusNetwork Access – Network Access – Facilities on UoY CampusFacilities on UoY Campus

Network Access – Network Access – Facilities on DoHS SitesFacilities on DoHS Sites

DoHS has its own computer network with IT facilities on NHS trust sites. Health Sciences Student Computer Facilities:

York District Hospital: 8 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: 4 Computers available.

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

Network Access – Network Access – Differences Differences Network Access – Network Access – Differences Differences

Study Skills

You will find some study skills resources from my web site.

Buy ‘The Good Study Guide’ Andrew Northedge

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

Ian’s web site http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~ijc4/

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) CSRVADYORKCSRVADYORK

Enter username & Password. Change password on first

visit

User ID Number

Password

Logging on.

Department of Health Science

Student 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).

E-mail Access at the E-mail Access at the University of YorkUniversity of York

Student E-mail on campus uses Microsoft Outlook 2002.

E-mail Problems. strange error messages & faults.

3 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.

York Webmail Service. Guides on the Computing Service web site.

The ATHENS authentication system controls access to databases such as: NISS, BIDS, EDINA MIMAS. Ovid Biomed

Several of the databases available at the University of York are now controlled by ATHENS.

Learning Resources

Locating my handouts UoY home page Departments Health Sciences Staff Directory Ian Cole Student Area

No Passwords Required

Things to do now….. Start work on any computer skills you

need to work on (White workbook or CLaSS software A,B or C tutorials – not D & E)

Or Work through the Intro to Computing &

E-mail workbook (green one). Sent me an e-mail and received a

response (page 4 & 5). Created your ATHENS account (page 9).

University of York

Department of Health Sciences

Internet & DatabasesInternet & DatabasesByBy

Ian ColeIan Cole

Lecturer in C&ITLecturer in C&IT

Last updated 12/4/05

Session Plan - Afternoon Session 2 – Internet & Databases

CLaSS Software. Internet. Databases.

Web Resource Workbook. Have You?

Register for an ATHENS account. There will be a chance to continue the

work from this morning.

The Workbook Web Resource Workbook

Internet Navigation Searching the Internet Free Electronic Journals Free Electronic Databases Google & Dogpile

Bibliographic Databases. On-line search strategy

Search a bibliographic database (i.e. Cinahl) Use the citation & abstract to decide if relevant. Locate the Journal (or book) If it is an on-line journal that the UoY subscribe to –

you must access it via a UoY computer. Go to the Journal web site and view/download the

article. If it is not available online (or not subscribed to)

make your request through the Library. REMEMBER: most databases DO NOT link

directly to on-line journals

Bibliographic Database. Everything you

wanted to know but were afraid to ask is in CLaSS tutorial D “Searching a Database”.

It can be accessed via:

Start Programs The Teaching Folder The Health Studies

Things to do now….. CLaSS software.

Tutorials D & E Continue the work from this

morning. Work through the Web Resource

workbook. When Complete sent me an e-mail

with your workbook answers in (Homework)

Student Self Directed Work

Homework: is to e-mail me the answers to the ‘Web Resource workbook questions.

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