1. Culture and Communication, and the Communication of Culture: Aboriginal Perspective

Afternoon trip complimentary to people registered for this workshop

When communicating with cultures other than your own, it is important to be mindful of their traditions and sensitivities. Approaching these traditions with respect will enhance the communication process. But ignoring them can offend the intended audience and set the communication effort up for failure.

The morning's sessions will be devoted to exploring concepts and examples of cultural differences in styles of communication and learning. The morning will be divided into sections which will include:
· - General themes in effective communication with Aboriginal patients and families
· - An introduction to Aboriginal learning styles
· - A discussion session in which all three speakers answer questions from attendees about issues in medical and healthcare education and communication as it relates to conference themes
· - An introductory discussion on traditional Aboriginal culture and philosophy

Sweat Lodge Teachings and Experience: Anyone registering for the Culture & Communication workshop will be invited to participate in a traditional healing Sweat Lodge experience in the afternoon. This is an off-site trip into the countryside, north of Winnipeg. Other conference attendees may attend on a space available basis. (Note: Women in their "moon time" will be unable to participate.)

Instructors:
Eleanor Olsen, Elder and Aboriginal Spiritual Advisor , Health Sciences Center, Winnipeg
David McPherson, Cultural Teacher, Peguis Health Services Addictions Counselor
Rev. Jonathan Ellerby, Director of Spiritual Care, Health Sciences Center, Winnipeg

2. Handheld Computing: I got this thing for Christmas - now what?

Experience the latest Palm devices in this introduction to the handheld computer. If you're thinking about buying one, or if you've got one but can't figure out what to do with it, this is the workshop for you.

This workshop will give you hands-on experience and an overview of how Palm applications work. You'll learn about Graffiti, practice using the built-in applications, and beam information to other workshop participants. You will work with several software applications and get to "play with" some new hardware accessories. You'll also learn about the technology trends related to handheld devices. For those of you that have some experience with handhelds, you may want to attend to pick up on some tips and shortcuts that will make operating your handheld easier and more efficient.

Instructor: Dean Shaffer, Director of Instructional Technology, DeSales University, Allentown, PA

3. Acrobat for Creatives: Getting the most out of the PDF workflow process

Acrobat is much more than just a downloadable document tool. In this hands-on course, learn to create interactive documents in Portable Document Format (PDF) format by adding navigation buttons, hypertext links and other features to enhance your documents as well as creating indices for use with Acrobat's powerful search engine.

Instructor TBA

4. Building Successful Telemedicine Programs

This half-day workshop will provide both clinicians and technical support staff with a fundamental understanding of the major considerations their organizations must assess and plan for when starting a new telemedicine service. Key staff from the Arizona Telemedicine program will discuss telemedicine clinical applications, telecommunications, telepresenter qualifications and training, as well as the value-added function of using networks as a conduit for extending continuing education. A Training Telepresenter session will feature the use of real-time video telemedicine clinical peripheral equipment. An outline for the workshop follows:

Overview of Telemedicine: "Building Successful Telemedicine Programs"
The Director and Co-Director of the award-winning Arizona Telemedicine Program will describe the factors contributing to the sustainability and success of their six-year effort. Best practices in the clinical, technical, administrative and business aspects of telemedicine will be discussed.

Telemedicine Applications
This session will provide a detailed look into which clinical areas work well in the telemedicine setting. A number of sub-specialty applications will be covered with emphasis on Teleradiology, Telepsychiatry, Telepathology, Teledermatology.

Training Telepresenters
The technical coordinator who has trained the presenting clinicians and consulting specialists of the Arizona Telemedicine Program will demonstrate how to put the "tele" into telemedicine. Featuring the actual real-time telemedicine systems used in Arizona program, this session will describe the elements of television production which can be incorporated into patient presentation and consulting specialist communication, as well as how to Incorporate basic photographic techniques to improve telemedicine images.

Telecommunications 101
Building a telecommunications network infrastructure can be a daunting task. The CIO of the Arizona program will provide participants with basic knowledge of current telecommunications capabilities and practices, and suggest successful organizational strategies for the effective management of telemedicine networks.

Continuing Education on TeleHealth Networks
Distance Education can become the "value-added" component of a TeleHealth network, allowing organizations to maximize their investment in networking and videoconferencing technology. This session will describe how the educational resources of an academic health sciences center can benefit isolated health care professionals in rural areas through such networks.

Instructors:

Ronald S. Weinstein, M.D., Vice President, American Telemedicine Association (becomes President in June, 2002) Director, Arizona Telemedicine Program and Head, Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Arizona
Richard A. McNeely, Co-Director, Arizona Telemedicine Program and Director, Biomedical Communications, University of Arizona
Kevin M. McNeill, Ph.D., Chief Information Officer and Associate Director; Arizona Telemedicine Program and Associate Research Scientist, Department of Radiology, University of Arizona
Janet Major, Technical Coordinator, Arizona Telemedicine Program and Distance Program Coordinator, Biomedical Communications, University of Arizona

5. Handheld Computing: Advanced Topics

Available accessories, software, and connectivity options extend the capabilities of handheld computers well beyond their most common use as a personal organizer. Some of the more important supplemental software applications will be demonstrated. Input and output accessories will be reviewed, with selected demonstrations. The session will conclude with a discussion of connectivity options, both wired and wireless, to local (LAN) and wide-area (WAN) networks, and the world of possibilities which result from this capability.

This session is designed for current handheld computer users, and those who attended the new user workshop in the morning. Familarity with the functions and software native to the devices is assumed. PalmOS devices are the primary focus, with some comparisons drawn to PocketPC devices

Instructor: Matthew Waite, Co-chair, eBusiness Institute, DeSales University, Allentown, PA

6. Quicktime VR

This presentation explores the possibilities of QTVR, which is a part of Quicktime 5, a free cross-platform mediaplayer. The presenter will demonstrate Apple's Quicktime Authoring Studio. This software allows rotation of objects, making panoramas for use on the Web and virtual tours for patients and prospective students.

Instructor: Jim Fosse, Biomedical Photographer, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University.

7. Character Building: A Basic Introduction to Macromedia Flash Animation

The Character Building workshop gives a hands-on introduction to Macromedia Flash. Using a deceptively simple approach to basic animation techniques, the workshop gives participants the enthusiasm and confidence to explore the software in-depth on their own.

The Character Building tutorial uses our innate ability to remember faces as a way to learn basic Flash tools and animation techniques. Participants create a character using a different animation method for each facial component: Frame-by-Frame eyes, Shape Morphed mouth, Motion Tweened hair, and an interactive button for the nose, of course. Following general directions, participants are free to create their own "character," thereby encouraging self-expression. This tutorial is a great way to learn the creative potential of Flash in a non-threatening format. The introductory project can also be used as a personal reference to basic animation techniques.
Specific workshop objectives include:
· basic graphic tools and how to modify these
· three animation techniques
· basics of symbols and interactive buttons
· how to import bitmap files
· basic troubleshooting

Participants are encouraged to bring ideas for individual animations projects once basic tutorial is complete. (For examples of Flash animations, visit: http://home.earthlink.net/~shalpine/anim)

Instructor: Susana M. Halpine, Artist-Biochemist, Candle Light Productions, Playa del Rey, California

8. Building Multimedia Presentations with Flash: A Powerful Alternative to Powerpoint

The Multimedia Slide Presentation workshop is an innovative, project-based approach to teaching Macromedia Flash. Students, instructors, and creative professionals create a personalized template for a slide presentation. The presentations may include text, still images, as well as animation and hyperlinks. The class project can be used as a reference to Flash software as well as slide presentation formats.
Of particular interest for Distance Learning programs, Flash presentations can be delivered in real time or over the Web. The scalable, vector-based "slides" are viewed either as a stand-alone Flash projector, or within a browser to access Websites, educational animations, or visualization modules. The slides can also be printed for use as poster presentations or handouts. The interactive slide modules demonstrate the power and flexibility of Flash software for multimedia educational applications.
Workshop topics include:
· Anatomy of slide presentation template.
· Overview of basic Flash tools.
· Flash formats and players.
· Importing and working with bitmap files.
· Creating Internet links within a presentation.

Note: Participants are encouraged to design their own slide presentation templates in Flash. Bring up to three (3) files with photos or company logo. (No larger than 4"x5", 72 dpi, .jpg or .gif file format.) For an example of a Flash slide presentation, visit: http://home.earthlink.net/~shalpine/poster.htm.

Instructor: Susana M. Halpine, Artist-Biochemist, Candle Light Productions, Playa del Rey, California

9. Website Design: Looking Behind the Page

For many organizations, creating the web site is the sole goal. So...now it's built, it's there, but no one is using it.

How can organizations set reasonable goals and structure their web site to accommodate the user? We will go through the process of web site development including determining objectives, the context of use, and key scenarios of use. With case histories and Dreamweaver (fast becoming the industry standard for web site development) we'll see what goes into a user-centered site. This will include a discussion of:
· How to learn about the user
· Evaluation, maintenance & management issues
· Designing for efficiency
· Navigation issues and the 3-click rule

We will also look at why web site development is linked to the question, "How many doors do you have in your home?"

Instructor: Steven Rosenberg, President & Chief Designer, Doowah Design, Inc., Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

This conference is being sponsored by
the Health Sciences Communications Association (HeSCA)