18May/10Off
The Ultimate Guide to Informatics Open Courseware
Students of Informatics can find the leading edge resources to analyze, research and create computer systems and technology online. Open Courseware is everywhere, making answers and information easily accessible to students.
- For those in Medical and Health informatics, open courseware from colleges like MIT provide students with information on MRIs, X-Rays, Medical computing, and medical artificial intelligence. In the open courseware classes, students are taught about the technology needed to identify conditions, create models, and put medical theory into practice.
- The intersection of computer science, information science and health care is a fascinating field, and some of the leading universities offer classes to give students a foundation in the biological aspects in addition to the technological aspects of Health Informatics. The University of Utah for example, offers an overview of Human Physiology. And, the Western Governor’s University has images and information on how the body works system by system.
- Other background in Informatics is useful, like Global Issues in Information Technology – a course from Weber State University that teaches how information technology is used in our society, and the privacy concerns that result.
- iTunes U is a resource you might not expect for learning about informatics, but its Graphic Design lecture series from Miami Dade College can be helpful in teaching you how to best present information.
- The University of Edinburgh’s Informatics department offers a range of open courseware materials like 5-minute introductions to their informatics courses, and course materials including video and audio lectures. You can start learning informatics through one of the top universities in the world, and never have to leave your living room.
- Some of the top informatics professionals in the world come from Japan. If you look at your computer, it was probably made in Japan, and for good reason. Japanese technology has been leading the way for the past decade. The Tokyo Institute of Technology offers free access to open courseware materials for users around the world. Check out their website – it’s in English – for information on courses and the “favorite lecture list” which may or may not come with an accent.
8Apr/10Off
10 Useful Web Apps to Manage Any Information
Information is vital to every aspect of work, school, and play. Keeping track of, and managing information can be quite a challenge. However, with the help of technology, it becomes quite possible to manage important information with relative ease. Specifically, web applications can be a great aid for people who need to keep track of a wide variety of informational tidbits every day.
- Financer -- This fantastic web application can help you keep track of your finances, which is a great plus.
- Check List -- This incredible web application allows you to make check lists, so you can check off tasks and stay organized.
- Heap CRM -- This CRM web application is great for businesses who need help keeping track of customer information. In today's information age, having the tools you need to succeed will give you a leg up on the competition.
- Noter2 Lite -- Organized people use notes to help themselves stay on task. However, even the most diligent person can have so many notes that they themselves get confused. This application helps you to manage your notes.
- Timer -- Knowing how long it takes you to complete tasks can make you more effective in every facet of your life. This application allows you to track many different timers so you can improve.
- WaldeP@y -- Managing personal finances can be a challenge. However with this application you can have an overview of your budget and manage a significant amount of your financial information all in one place.
- Goal Happy -- Setting goals and achieving them is the mark of an intelligent person. This application will allow you to set many goals and you can get started on achieving them.
- Mednet - Surgical Center Management app -- For persons in the medical profession, this excellent app will allow you to keep track of a wide variety of important medical information which can significantly help your patients.
- OnsiteTag -- You can track employees on site work with this application, which makes managing easier and will probably lead to increased productivity.
- SimpleFoodie Mobile -- Shopping can be a real challenge sometimes, as well as recipe planning. This easy-to-use application takes all the burden out of your brain and puts it into an amazing web sanctum.