The Technology Topics Brown Bag Series Past Sessions
Spring 2008
Who's Got Your Back? What You Don't Know About Office Ergonomics Could Be a Pain in the Neck with Craig Chasen, CEES
Over time, working at a computer can cause repetitive strain injury (RSI) such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis. If your computer set up and work environment aren’t optimally configured for you, you may have developed posture habits that could lead to painful (and expensive) musculoskeletal disorders. Craig Chasen, founder of The Chasen Group with extensive experience in evaluating workplace ergonomics, will be here to help us learn about ergonomics, how to achieve a more comfortable fit in our workspaces, and good habits that can minimize the potential for RSI.
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Fall 2007
Graphic Design for Non-Designers with Dave Underwood, Manager, ITS Digital Media Service Center
So you've been charged with designing that poster for next spring's regional conference. You have the text, some pictures, about a hundred million fonts and colors, and... absolutely no idea of what to do next. If you've ever sat in front of a blank screen attempting to design a poster, brochure, web page, or Powerpoint background, this Brown Bag presentation may be just what you need to get started. Good design is, like so many other things, nothing more than the thoughtful application of tricks, techniques, and short-cuts to a given project. Dave Underwood of ITS Media Services has worked as a designer here on the Boulder campus for almost twenty years, and during that time has stared at more than his fair share of blank screens, waiting for that "click." Now he's anxious to share his favorite design recipes with others. Come join us and pick up some cool tips and tricks from a vet!
Research 2.0: Exciting Changes in the Law Library's Catalog and Access to Databases with Jane Thompson
Add more tools to your research toolbox (and sharpen the ones you already have) by attending the next Technology Topics Brown Bag: Research, version 2.0: Exciting Changes in the Law Library’s Catalog and Access to Databases. Our very own Jane Thompson will cover recent enhancements to LAWPAC catalog displays and search technology, major changes in off-site access to databases, and a brief look at the numerous research and current awareness databases purchased by the Library in the past year. Be there or be square!
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What's New with Westlaw Research? with Jeff Brandimarte, Westlaw Representative
Jane Thompson and our Westlaw academic representative, Jeff Brandimarte, will be hosting a Westlaw update session with lunch provided by Westlaw. Topics to be covered include Model Document Databases; 50 State Surveys; New Practitioner Tabs; Limiting news searches using SmartTerms techology, word count, and date restrictions; New Content Added To ResultsPlus: Litigation History Reports; Case Evaluator Reports, Changes to the Key Number System for these topics: Constitutional Law and Indian Law; Term Frequency…Now Available for Cases; and "Sneak peek" at Black's Law Dictionary Plus. Note: TWEN enhancements will be covered as a separate Technology Brown Bag in the spring. Jeff will answer any questions you have about Westlaw content or search strategies, and he will discuss the latest developments with Westlaw research.
Raise Your Works to New Heights Using Digital Media with Dave Underwood, Manager, ITS Digital Media Service Center
Have you ever wanted to seamlessly incorporate movie or television clips into your presentations? Are you interested in learning new ways to make your classroom lectures more captivating? Would you like help with preparing and optimizing images for your next journal article? Then please join us for the launch of the 2007-2008 Technology Topics Brown Bag Series, and learn how you can make your “I’d really like to’s” a reality with the ITS Digital Media Service Center--THE primary campus resource for helping faculty incorporate digital media into their work. The ITS DMS office provides a continuum of scalable assistance from do-it-yourself to full-service. Dave Underwood, the facility manager, will give us an overview of the broad range of available services and assistance: Illustrations and design for the web, print, and PowerPoint; scans from flat art, 35mm slides, and overhead transparencies; DVDs for classroom presentations; Photoshop enhancements of digital images.
Spring 2007
Introduction to Microsoft Access with Chris Bell
Access is Microsoft's easy-yet-powerful database management system that can help you track and report information. In this one-hour overview, Chris will discuss how Access compares with Excel and when to use each. We will also look at database design and define database terms such as queries, forms, and reports. if you've ever wondered what you're missing, this session is for you.
Links: Oatmeal Sour Cream Raisin Bars
Why Use Videoconferencing? with Scott Peppet & Mimi Wesson
The Wolf Law Building has videoconferencing capabilities, but so what? Please join Scott and Mimi as they share their knowledge and experiences with using this technology by way of a videoconference demonstration. Hear them discuss how they’ve been able to benefit from its use, and learn how you can too.
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Top Ten Reasons to Use Videoconferencing
Recipe: Chocolate Raspberry Bars
Increase Your Scholarship Productivity with Automatic Citation Software with Mike Boucher
Planning to work on that article or manuscript this summer? will you be assisting someone with his/her legal writing? Make it easier on yoruself with Citrus™ citation software. It works with Microsoft Word to "automatically generate and manage citations as you type". Come see a demo presented by Citrus developer Mike Boucher and learn how this tool can enable you to spend more time writing and less time referencing the Bluebook.
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Using Mind Mapping Software for Research and in the Classroom with Paul Ohm
MindManager® is a software application that can enable you to conceptualize and organize your work and collaborate with others more effectively. Explore the possibilities, and find out how Paul is using this visual tool to help him with his research and teaching.
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MindMap: A Gentle Introduction to Mindmapping
Example 1: Analog Hole Article
Recipe: Peanut Butter Bars
Blogging: The Pros & Cons with Victor Fleischer
What's blogging, and what's it all about it? Settle your curiosity at this enlightening session with Vic as he discusses blogging and its purposes as well as the advantages and disadvantages.
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PowerPoint Slides
Blogging Resources
Recipe: Oatmeal Carmelitas
