Thursday, June 24, 2010
Tutorial Two: Digital Camera use and appliations
"A new Technology is rarely superior to an old one in every feature" briefly discuss this statement in relation to digital camera technology. What ould you consider to be some of the pluses and minuses digital camera technology holds in relation to more traditional film based cameras?
Some of the pluses for digital cameras are that they are light weight and small in size, come in a variety of colours and have different settings and attachments for different purposes. Theres no need to change the film as there isnt one, you have the ability to see the picture and take a beter shot.
However with a digital camera if something were to go wrong it would cost alot to fix, no longer the need to print photos as they can all be uploaded to the computer which can see the dimise of the photo album.
List some of the ways that digital images can be stored transferred and manipulated using other communications technology?
Images are automatically saved onto a memory chip in the camera, these can be transferred onto a computer or laptop by putting it into the SD slot. Also images can be emailed or transferred ontodiscs, memory sticks, internet sites.
Digital images can be altered like on such programmes as photoshop.
Given the prevelance of image capturing devices, and thinking about the issues discussed in tutorial one, consider what sort of ethical issues may arise with their use?
Privacy, taking photos of someone or something without getting permission or consent.
Confidentiality of where the photos are ending up.
Briefly discuss some of the ways that digital images could or are being used in occupational therapy practice?
Showing the client correct technique or use of equipment.
images to show evidence of clients improvement or lack there of
A way in which to record a session with a client to review.
Provide a brief summary of the services offered by Flickr.com
Flickr is a website where you can upload and share photos with people. It is free to create an account and upload photos.
Name one other photo storage website which offers services simmilar to Flickr.com?
Photobucket.com
Explain what the difference is between digital an optical zoom?
Digital zoom is where the camera crops and enlarges the part of the photo you are trying to zoom in on. So it's not really a zoom, its just an enlargement.
Optical zoom is 'ajusting the lens' to get closer.
What is meant by the term megapixle?
A megapixle is one million pixles, pixles are tiny tile like colours that all blend together to make the image.
The following photos are some uploaded from Flickr
Some of the pluses for digital cameras are that they are light weight and small in size, come in a variety of colours and have different settings and attachments for different purposes. Theres no need to change the film as there isnt one, you have the ability to see the picture and take a beter shot.
However with a digital camera if something were to go wrong it would cost alot to fix, no longer the need to print photos as they can all be uploaded to the computer which can see the dimise of the photo album.
List some of the ways that digital images can be stored transferred and manipulated using other communications technology?
Images are automatically saved onto a memory chip in the camera, these can be transferred onto a computer or laptop by putting it into the SD slot. Also images can be emailed or transferred ontodiscs, memory sticks, internet sites.
Digital images can be altered like on such programmes as photoshop.
Given the prevelance of image capturing devices, and thinking about the issues discussed in tutorial one, consider what sort of ethical issues may arise with their use?
Privacy, taking photos of someone or something without getting permission or consent.
Confidentiality of where the photos are ending up.
Briefly discuss some of the ways that digital images could or are being used in occupational therapy practice?
Showing the client correct technique or use of equipment.
images to show evidence of clients improvement or lack there of
A way in which to record a session with a client to review.
Provide a brief summary of the services offered by Flickr.com
Flickr is a website where you can upload and share photos with people. It is free to create an account and upload photos.
Name one other photo storage website which offers services simmilar to Flickr.com?
Photobucket.com
Explain what the difference is between digital an optical zoom?
Digital zoom is where the camera crops and enlarges the part of the photo you are trying to zoom in on. So it's not really a zoom, its just an enlargement.
Optical zoom is 'ajusting the lens' to get closer.
What is meant by the term megapixle?
A megapixle is one million pixles, pixles are tiny tile like colours that all blend together to make the image.
The following photos are some uploaded from Flickr
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Tutorial one: Information Technology and Ethical issues
Provide a definition of Information Technology: "the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems, particularly software applications and computer hardware",
Retrieved 27th May 2010, from (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_technology)
Information Communication Technology: Information and Communication Technology or ICTs[1] allow users to participate in a rapidly changing world in which work and other activities are increasingly transformed by access to varied and developing technologies.
Retrieved 27th May 2010 from(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_and_communication_technologies)
Consider the definition of IT you have provided. How is this form of technology prevalent in our society? how common place has it become?
Technology is prevalent in our society as we are always after faster and easier ways to communicate or get information. It has become common place as nearly all familys have a household computer and most have their own individual cellphone.
What It devices or systems do you feel comfortable and competent using?
Having grown up with technology ive seen and experienced the change in stereos, computers, tape players to dvd players, all gaming systems and celphones. I feel comfortable using any kind of technology and if I didnt know how to use something I would just keep playing around until I did.
Thinking about your own fieldwork experiences consider how IT is being used in occupational Therapy practice?
On my fieldwork one my supervisor relied on her cfellphone and bluetooth to get in cntact with other staff or clients whilst on the road. Also the use of computers for reports, all had their own computers and cellphone.
What ethical implications arise from the capturing, sharing and transfring of information via IT devices?
Privacy issues around whether or not the object or personis allowed to be captured on camera. copyright, if they are allowed to have ownership of the image. Confidentiality making sure sending information to the right person and that they know to not show it anyone else.
Provide adefinition of Computer ethics: Computer ethics is a branch of practical philosphy which deals with how computing professionals should make decisions regarding professional and social conduct. Retrieved 17th June from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/computer-ethics
Provide a definition o intellectual property: Intellectual property (IP) refers to creation of the mind. retrieved June 17th from http://www.wipo.int/about-ip/en/
Provide a definition of social justice:
Fair and proper administration of laws conforming to the natural law that all persons, irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, possessions, race, religion, etc., are to be treated equally and without prejudice. Retrieved 17th June from http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/social-justice.html
Provide a definition of informed consent:
Informed consent is a legal procedure to ensure that a patient or client knows all of the risks and costs involved in a treatment. The elements of informed consents include informing the client of the nature of the treatment, possible alternative treatments, and the potential risks and benefits of the treatment.
Retrieved 17th June from http://psychology.about.com/od/iindex/g/def_informedcon.htm
In own words briefly summarise why or why not a great understanding of ITC and the etical issues it encompasses will help us in our practice and daily lives?
It is important for us as OT's to be readily adaptable to new technologies and wanting to find the best for our patients or clients. We need the skills to use ITC devices and to know the rises and pitfalls, also in our daily lives knowing the best ways to find the right information.
Retrieved 27th May 2010, from (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_technology)
Information Communication Technology: Information and Communication Technology or ICTs[1] allow users to participate in a rapidly changing world in which work and other activities are increasingly transformed by access to varied and developing technologies.
Retrieved 27th May 2010 from(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_and_communication_technologies)
Consider the definition of IT you have provided. How is this form of technology prevalent in our society? how common place has it become?
Technology is prevalent in our society as we are always after faster and easier ways to communicate or get information. It has become common place as nearly all familys have a household computer and most have their own individual cellphone.
What It devices or systems do you feel comfortable and competent using?
Having grown up with technology ive seen and experienced the change in stereos, computers, tape players to dvd players, all gaming systems and celphones. I feel comfortable using any kind of technology and if I didnt know how to use something I would just keep playing around until I did.
Thinking about your own fieldwork experiences consider how IT is being used in occupational Therapy practice?
On my fieldwork one my supervisor relied on her cfellphone and bluetooth to get in cntact with other staff or clients whilst on the road. Also the use of computers for reports, all had their own computers and cellphone.
What ethical implications arise from the capturing, sharing and transfring of information via IT devices?
Privacy issues around whether or not the object or personis allowed to be captured on camera. copyright, if they are allowed to have ownership of the image. Confidentiality making sure sending information to the right person and that they know to not show it anyone else.
Provide adefinition of Computer ethics: Computer ethics is a branch of practical philosphy which deals with how computing professionals should make decisions regarding professional and social conduct. Retrieved 17th June from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/computer-ethics
Provide a definition o intellectual property: Intellectual property (IP) refers to creation of the mind. retrieved June 17th from http://www.wipo.int/about-ip/en/
Provide a definition of social justice:
Fair and proper administration of laws conforming to the natural law that all persons, irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, possessions, race, religion, etc., are to be treated equally and without prejudice. Retrieved 17th June from http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/social-justice.html
Provide a definition of informed consent:
Informed consent is a legal procedure to ensure that a patient or client knows all of the risks and costs involved in a treatment. The elements of informed consents include informing the client of the nature of the treatment, possible alternative treatments, and the potential risks and benefits of the treatment.
Retrieved 17th June from http://psychology.about.com/od/iindex/g/def_informedcon.htm
In own words briefly summarise why or why not a great understanding of ITC and the etical issues it encompasses will help us in our practice and daily lives?
It is important for us as OT's to be readily adaptable to new technologies and wanting to find the best for our patients or clients. We need the skills to use ITC devices and to know the rises and pitfalls, also in our daily lives knowing the best ways to find the right information.
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