Introduction
to
Computer Skills
By Ian Cole
Lecturer in C&IT
(Communications and Information Technology)
University of York
Department of Health Sciences
Before we start…….
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.
Session
Format
Session Plan
Introduction
Computer Competences.
Login on.
Using Computers at the University of York.
Computer Practical
Identifying your computer competencies.
S elf-Directed work.
CLaSS Software Workbook
Learning Outcomes
Students should be able to:
Understand what computer competencies are.
Complete all of the basic computer
competences.
Logon and use the University of York
Computers.
Be able to complete some of the intermediate
computer competences.
Active learning Process
Dialogue with self
Ask questions
Reflect on topic
Dialogue with others
Ask questions
Learn by doing
Practical skills
Role play & simulation
Observing
Observing:
University information.
Computer competency.
Dialogue with self:
Questionnaire on your ability with a
computer. – not a test!!! (for your eyes
only).
You decide how to proceed:
You decide what you need to learn.
Work at your own pace.
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.
Basic Computer Competencies
Intermediate Competencies
Word Processing
Information Retrieval
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
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
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
Advanced Competencies
Installing software:
Advanced use of software:
Macro’s or mail merge in Microsoft
Word.
Advanced Search strategies:
Complex database searching.
Now complete (yellow) computer
competencies questionnaire.
Examine your answers –
anything Hard or Very Hard needs work.
anything OK might need work (you decide)
anything Easy should not need work.
Decide
how you wish to proceed by
considering study guides and CLaSS
software.
Ask for help if needed.
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 (demonstration)
Computer Literacy and Skills System (CLaSS).
CLaSS software is five interactive computer
tutorials, covering the following topics :
1. How to use a Keyboard. 2. How to use a Mouse. 3. Navigating Windows. 4. Searching a Database. 5. Searching the Internet.
It was created to:
Help students with computer and information
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.
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.
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 Campus
Facilities on UoY Campus
Network Access –
Network Access –
Facilities on UoY Campus
Network Access –
Network Access –
Facilities on UoY Campus
Facilities on UoY Campus
Network Access –
Network Access –
Facilities on UoY Campus
Facilities 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/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:
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 7p – 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
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.
Network Access –
Network Access –
Facilities on UoY Campus
Facilities on UoY Campus
Network Access –
Network Access –
Facilities on UoY Campus
Network Access –
Network Access –
Facilities on DoHS Sites
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.
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
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 &
User ID Number Password
How to Access the UoY
network?
The reverse side of the University Library card.
The User ID is always
letters & numbers i.e. ijc4
The password is a number proceeded by several zeros i.e. 001123456
Ignore the zeros & the first digit just use the last 6
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
Help each other with course work
–
but not assessed work
Homework !!!!
There is no Homework this session.
Most sessions will have it – next session
Ask questions of (me and your
group) when you get stuck
there is no such thing as a stupid
question.
E-mail Access at the
E-mail Access at the
University of York
University 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.
Department of Health
Sciences
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).
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.
Locating my handouts
UoY home page
Departments
Health Sciences
Staff Directory
Ian Cole
Student Area
