Carlos A. C. Baptista*, Susan W. G. Batten* and Valeri Craigle* Medical College of Ohio and University of Utah

ABSTRACT:

This workshop will enable participants to use Macromedia Flash, a vector-based program, to create animations that enhance classroom teaching and Web learning. The focus will be an introductory hands-on exploration of Flash version 5.0 for Windows.The morning workshop will begin with a demonstration and open discussion addressing some of the most common issues regarding the use of Flash to create educational materials (what is Flash? cost, learning curve, web speed, time to create, etc). The morning session, Part 1 of a full-day workshop, will encompass the basics of getting started in the Flash program. Either workshop can be taken independently.

Limited to 15 participants (Windows Operating Systems)

Prerequisites: Basic computer skills

The morning agenda will be as follows:

Introduction to the Flash Interface
Setting the stage (background color, canvas size, etc)
Drawing basic shapes
Creating text
Using symbols
Producing simple movement
Incorporating sound
Building simple actions
Publishing the product

Carlos A C Baptista MD PhD is an Assistant Professor at the Medical College of Ohio. Carlos earned a masters and doctorate in anatomy, as well as a medical degree; teaching responsibilities includes human gross anatomy and pathophysiology. Carlos is a member of the Center for Creative Instruction and assists faculty in development of intranet content. Dr. Baptista designs and develops animations for his lectures in Human Structure and Development, and also creates web-based material to support the topic. Carlos is editor for a healthcare profession educational website.

Susan Batten RN PhD is the Associate Dean of the Undergraduate Program at Medical College of Ohio. Susan is a neonatal-perinatal clinical specialist who also earned a graduate degree in communications. In addition to teaching nursing, physician assistant and medical students,Susan develops animations and interactive course content for intranet and internet use. Susan is editor for the healthcare profession education website.

Valeri Craigle, BS is a Multimedia Production Artist with the Knowledge Weavers Team at the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library at the University of Utah. Valeri’s role with KW is multifaceted. She acts as a graphics/web designer, multimedia artist, and programmer. Valeri has developed several Flash animations for health sciences educators in the fields of neuroanatomy, nurse-midwifery, and cardiology. In addition to her work at the library, she has also earned a Bachelor’s degree in anthropology, acting as the principal anthropological consultant to the Utah State Medical Examiner.

Carlos A. C. Baptista, MD, PhD
Medical College of Ohio
Department of Pathology and Center for Creative Instruction
Block HSB
3035 Arlington Avenue
Toledo, Ohio 43614-5804
USA
Phone: (419) 383-4283
Fax: (419) 383-3066
Email: cbaptista@mco.edu
Website: http://www.mco.edu and http://www.medmotion.com

CO-AUTHORS:

Susan W. G. Batten, RN, PhD
Valeri Craigle, BS
Medical College of Ohio
School of Nursing
Howard C. Collier Building
3015 Arlington Avenue
Toledo, Ohio 43614-5803
USA

University of Utah
Eccles Health Sciences Library
10 N 1900 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
USA

Phone: (419) 383-5859
(801) 581-5263
Fax: (419) 383-5894
(801) 359-5837
Email: sbatten@mco.edu
vcraigle@lib.med.utah.edu
Website: http://www.mco.edu and www.medmotion.com
http://library.med.utah.edu/kw/