If you have trouble or are uncomfortable
reading the material on the computer screen here are a few tips that might make
the experience easier and more like reading a book or journal.
Be Comfortable. Make
sure that you have a comfortable chair and desk position to view the
content. Make sure that you have a comfortable hand position to use your
mouse or touch pad.
Find a Comfortable Screen Resolution. In addition to finding a comfortable browser window
width, you should find a comfortable screen resolution for your viewing
position. To do this,
Go to the Control Panel,
Choose Display, then
Choose Settings and finally
Increase the Screen Resolution to
1920x1200 or 1680x1050 or another setting that will provide a comfortable
view.
Find a comfortable browser window width. Using the full browser window width may be
tedious if you have a rectangular screen on your PC or laptop computer.
Reduce the width of your browser window so that
you you can comfortably read the content with minimal left to right head
movement. This width will vary according to the screen resolution you are
using and how far you are sitting from the screen. It is worth the few
minutes it will take to find the optimal viewing position. Go ahead
try it now.
Note: You
should use a window width that does not require that you scroll from left
to right. You should be able to scroll up and down the page without
scrolling left to right.
Use Multiple Sessions.
It is important to plan ahead. Don't try to complete the course all in one
login session. After about an hour fatigue can become an issue.
Printing the Modules. If you are still uncomfortable viewing the modules
online, it is permissible to print some or all of the materials as needed. You
will still need to return to the course site to complete the quiz associated
with each module.
Let us know if you have other suggestions to
make the viewing the content easier. email citisupport@med.miami.edu