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Brian Rothman, MD Co-Moderator

Advancements in the technology of mobile devices to deliver, process and access information including multimedia is enabling a family of devices to quickly become the most important, convenient, and user-friendly tool for access and content delivery. The future of medical publishing for research, white papers, specialized topics, and medical education training in general is becoming more and more web and mobile smart phone dependent. Digital publishing uses multimedia to explain, support, illustrate, and define difficult concepts to fellow doctors, hospital staff, medical students and patients. The emerging expectation of the learner is to engage in a multi-sense learning experience using: video, simulation, animation, voice, sound effects, music, photos, text, and URL links. Workshops for mixed media software applications and mobile computing are designed to explain, clarify, and demonstrate the ease of producing and publishing using mixed media. Learn the key features and options using industry standard digital tools so you can produce and publish for yourself and know what to expect from others who produce for you. Attendees can use the information gained in these workshops to create and utilize content for their mobile devices and personal computing in academic and clinical settings.

These workshops are entering their ELEVENTH year. They have been well received and attended by the ASA membership. These Workshops are taught by very experienced instructors who are skilled at working with audiences with varying degrees of knowledge. They are recognized as some of the best instructors in the nation. The professional instructors will be assisted by members of the ASA’s EMIT committee.

After registering for a workshop, registrants will be allowed to participate in a survey that will provide feedback to allow instructors to fine-tune the workshop content for each class. Registrants for each class will also have access to a “Registrant-Only” section of the website containing course materials (handouts and other reference materials) for all the classes in the computing workshops.

Format: There will be two sessions a day with three hours of instruction in each session and a 15-minute break during the session.

Essentials -- Photo Editing using Adobe Photoshop Elements (Windows & Mac)

Transfer photos from digital camera to computer - now organize, edit, create, share. Use photo organizer to show all photos in one convenient place and find photos using keywords and tags. Use photo editing tools to straighten, crop, rotate, sharpen, clone, fix imperfections, remove red-eye. Learn to isolate only one part of an image for isolated edits using selection tools: quick and very easy selection brush (add or delete parts of selection easily), lasso tool, rectangle/circle marquee selection tools. Make lighting and color corrections visually using simple exposure and hue and saturation sliders. Fix imperfections using spot healing, patch, clone tools. Adjust too dark or light tones using dodge and burn brush tools. Use the crop tool to change key in new height, wide, resolution to use photos for web posting, email attachments, projector presentations, inkjet and laser printing. Learn recommended resolution in pixels per inch for each task.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a computer to follow instruction for this workshop. If you do not have a working copy of Adobe Photoshop Element version 8 (Mac or Windows) it can be downloaded for a 30 day trial prior to the class from: http://www.adobe.com/products > select > Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 > select Free Trail. Tip: download several days early and open to verify your installation is working.

Instructor: Deborah Hargroves, Adobe Education Leader

Advanced -- Photo Editing using Adobe Photoshop Elements (Windows & Mac)
Combine and blend multiple photos with text, artwork and frames in creative ways using layers. Understand how to work with the library of built-in symbols, artwork, shapes, lines and patterns. Enhance photos by adding frames, special effect filters, and creating panoramic scenes. After editing photos, learn to create photo slide shows complete with narration and music, image galleries for your website, and photobooks to be printed and bound. Understand how to resize photos and set appropriate resolution to use for web, email, presentations, inkjet and laser printing and multiple picture packages. Prior attendance in Essentials Class (or) having equivalent experience is recommended, but not mandatory (better to see live than not).

Attendees are encouraged to bring a computer to follow instruction for this workshop. If you do not have a working copy of Adobe Photoshop Element version 8 (Mac or Windows) it can be downloaded for a 30 day trial prior to the class from: http://www.adobe.com/products > select > Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 > select Free Trail. Tip: download several days early and open to verify your installation is working.

Instructor: Deborah Hargroves, Adobe Education Leader

Creating Multimedia Resources using Windows Applications

Easily create multimedia digital resources to use for: web, presentations, web, Podcasts, DVD, laptops, MP3 players, DVD, mobile smart phones, iPhone, iPad. Learn to create, edit and assemble audio, video, images for a variety of uses including training resources, slide shows, video training, and Podcasts. Learn to record and edit video using Adobe Premiere Elements. Understand the basic elements of recording audio, editing voice and sound using Adobe Soundbooth. Understand how to publish Podcasts via iTunes or web. This workshop is tailored for anyone with basic computer skills. This workshop is delivered using Windows operating system.

Instructor: Rob Z (Zdrojewski), Adobe Education Leader

Creating Multimedia Resources using Macintosh Applications

Easily create multimedia digital resources to use for: web, presentations, web, Podcasts, DVD, laptops, MP3 players, DVD, mobile smart phones, iPhone, iPad. Learn to create, edit and assemble audio, video, images for a variety of uses including training resources, slide shows, video training, and Podcasts. Learn to record and edit video using iMovie. Understand the basic elements of recording audio, editing voice and sound using GarageBand. Understand how to publish Podcasts via iTunes or web. This workshop is tailored for anyone with basic computer skills. This workshop is delivered using Apple Macintosh operating system.

Instructor: Otto Benavides, Apple Distinguished Educator, Prof Instructional Design, CSU - Fresno, CA

Introduction to Apple Macintosh Computer -- Fast Track Essentials

Mac is an intuitive, easy to understand, multimedia, fun computer. Understand the ease of importing, storing, organizing, photos, video, music, voice, Podcasts. Mac operating system uses an intuitive desktop visual finder system to create, manage, find files, folders, applications -- each represented as a one-click action icon on a launch Dock. Discover how to use onboard tools to manage, organize, communicate work and personal life using easy to use multimedia tools and applications. See how to exchange and utilize common files between Macintosh and Windows computers. Learn about the MobileMe cloud to sync address book contacts, calendar events, email, photos, movies to your iPhone, iPad using iTunes and MobileMe web site. Attendees are encouraged to bring a Mac computer to follow instruction.

Experiment with built-in Mac applications such as:

• iPhoto to import, store, organize photos and movies

• iTunes to manage audio/music/Podcast libraries

• iCal for scheduling, adding notes and setting alarm clocks

• Address Book to create contact database

• Mail with lots of control options

• Safari web browser with easy to manage, visible bookmarks

• Preview is Mac default application to view practically any image file format.

• TextEdit to create or open any text document (MS Word files)

Instructor: Otto Benavides, Apple Distinguished Educator, Prof Instructional Design, CSU - Fresno, CA

Effectively Using Mobile Devices - Top Apps, Power Tips and Best Practices

Clinical information management is changing daily due to smart phones, smart devices and ease of internet access. Digital multimedia content delivery allows new possibilities to improve speed and efficiency in health care management. This workshop will examine key functionality of top mobile/web applications useful for knowledge management and collaborative learning. Learn about remote desktop software and virtual meetings and why these technologies are becoming so popular. Explore how intelligent mobile applications are effecting: clinical practice, workflow efficiency, research, staff updates, training, collaboration, learning, interpersonal/group communications, and strategic social networking - while maintaining security and privacy. Discover how mobile tools and website applications are quickly becoming the vehicle of communication to staff, patients, management, colleagues, hospitals, and vendors. Digital multimedia and mobile applications are rapidly changing how, when, why we access information and communicate. iPhone, the leader in mobile device technology will be featured in this workshop. When applicable, examples of other devices and apps will be presented.

Instructors: Richie Chimelis, Consultant / Interactive Communications

iPhone Essentials Training -- Quick Start to Mobile Computing

This workshop is for those considering purchase or need a quick start to success using iPhone.

iPhone is amazingly simple to use.

Learn the basics and power tips of using the core functions, features, options, techniques such as:

• Phone options/management, conference calling from iPhone up to five at a time. Using iPhone in foreign countries.

• Creating iTunes store account, purchase iPhone apps, setup email account, using mail features, options.

• Home button management/customize, iPhone global settings options, recognizing status icons, zooming in/out.

• Sleep/wake button, volume, ring/silent switch, purchasing installing using applications from iTunes Store.

• Finger scrolling, using lists, using text messages, typing tips/options, editing text, dictionary options.

• Searching, voice control commands, connecting to internet, cellular data network access.

• Security features, start/restart, backup iPhone, battery charging, getting maximizing battery life.

• Syncing iPhone to computer, syncing iPhone to iTunes and iPod, syncing calendars, address book.

• Browsing web, Safari books marks, creating a one touch website lunch button.

• Tips/options using camera and video.

• Access multiple iPhone features during phone conversations.

• Troubleshooting, iPhone resources, capture iPhone screen as photo file.

• Tips for using Apple iTunes Apps Store store to download favorite iPhone applications from 150,000+.

• Review examples of specialized clinical and medical applications.

• Downloading/uploading Podcasts, videos, audio, images.

• Examine MobileMe account for cloud sever management.

• 101 power tips each step of the way.

Instructor: Douglas Mitchell, Adobe Certified Instructor

Apple iPad Essentials Training -- Quick Start to Tablet Computing

This workshop is for those considering purchase or need a quick start to success using iPad. iPad is amazingly simple to use and most importantly marks a new paradigm for knowledge navigation, ebooks and learning.

Learn the basics and power tips of using the core functions, features, options, techniques such as:

• What you need to get started: system requirements, iTunes account, web access.

• Learn to use iPad core functions, features, options, categories, techniques, applications.

• Download/install the iBook App.

• Review key iBook features: sync, find, purchase, reading, change font size, using Bookshelf,

• Discover iBookstore to download and read new books instantly.

• Overview of device buttons, switches, battery life tips, using security features, cleaning iPad.

• Customize button layout using Home Screen, recognizing status icons, zooming in/out.

• Demonstrate multi-touch with scrolling finger dynamics depending on tasking.

• Learn typing using onscreen keyboard, use editing features - cut, copy, paste, set Dictionary options.

• Using lists, text messages, typing tips and options, editing text, dictionary options.

• Search in depth using Spotlight to access information inside all onboard applications.

• Security features, start/restart, backup iPhone, battery charging, getting maximizing battery life.

• Import photos from iPhone or digital camera to: view, create slideshow albums for iPad screen, email.

• Connect to web and join WiFi.

• Play and control videos movies synced from iTunes and directly from YouTube.

• Learn how sync data from computer to iPad via iTunes for: video, music, movies, TV shows, Podcasts, calendars, contacts, books.

• Browse web with Safari, zoom, scroll, navigate, open multiple pages, fill out forms, add URL bookmarks.

• Setting up eMail accounts, sending, send photos, checking, reading options, search, organize, file types for attachments.

• Using the apps: Maps, Notes, iPod feature to play music, audio, video.

• Managing calendar to control a busy schedule using invitations, alerts, time/date views, subscribe to other calendars.

• Using “Push” accounts: MobileMe, MS Exchange, Yahoo. Updating Applications.

• Setup wireless keyboard and headphones using Bluetooth wireless feature.

• Download iPad User Guide PDF for easy search, pictorial and artistic references.

Instructor: Douglas Mitchell, Adobe Certified Instructor