Tutorial Two: Digital Camera use and applications
"A new technology is rarely superior to an old one in every feature". Briefly discuss this statement in relation to digital camera technology.
The digital camera has taken away from the excitement of getting a film developed. Often the essence of a photo is the shear "capture" of the moment. Where as digital cameras are able to be edited prior to printing or deleted at the time and re taken if the photo may be undesirable.
List some of the ways that digital images can be stored transferred and manipulated using other communications technology.
Images can be stored on computers and disc either CD or DVD. They can also be kept on an external hard drive or in a USB stick. There are programs on the computer such as photo shop that can "polish" the image, deleting unwanted things and making the image look different.
Consider what sort of ethical issues may arise with their use.
Because capturing an image is so quick and easy to do, permission may not be sought and this may offend someone. Privacy issues may arise when an object or person is included in an image without being told or asked before hand.
Briefly discuss some of the ways that digital images could, or are, being used in occupational therapy practice.
Digital images may be used for home modifications; if a therapist cannot get to a client’s house then another person may take photos and send them. Also could be used to jog a therapist’s memory about a particular concern such as a piece of equipment.
Provide a brief summary of the services offered by Flickr.com
Flickr is a photo sharing website available for people to post their images onto so others can view them. It has a large following and is used a lot by bloggers to store their photos onto (Wikipedia Flickr, 2008).
Name one other photo storage website which offers a service similar to Flickr.com
Photobucket.com
Explain what the difference is between a digital and an optical zoom
Digital zoom lessens the quality of the image taken as it merely crops the photo down in size and makes it larger. Optical zoom on the other hand actually changes the length of the zoom lens and magnification stays at the same quality depending on how many pixels your camera has.
Explain what is meant by the term mega pixel
A pixel is a tiny square in which a digital image is made up of. The more mega pixels your camera has the better the resolution and quality will be on your image especially if you enlarge it.
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Tutorial One: Information Technology and Ethical Issues
Definition of Information Technology/Information Communications Technology
Definition of Information Technology/Information Communications Technology
Information technology n. The production, storage and communication of information using computers and microelectronics.
Hanks, P. (ed). (1989) Collins Concise Dictionary. Glasgow: Bath Press.
Consider the definition of IT you have provided. How is this form of technology prevalent in our society? How common place has it become?
Information technology is as available to members of society as they want it to be. Nearly everything one does can involve some form of computer based influence to aid in whatever someone is occupied in doing. It is so common that it is hard to avoid some form of technology in day to day tasks whether it be very up to date or more dated items.
What IT devices or system do you feel comfortable and competent using?
I always think that I feel comfortable using technology but as the rate of evolution in this area is so faced paced I often find myself out of my depth! Although I like to believe that I am reasonably up with the play with computers and other devices such as music MP3 players.
Thinking about your own fieldwork experiences consider how IT is being used in Occupational Therapy practice?
To find the pressure areas of someone while sitting in their wheelchair, a cushion with senses was applied which then transferred comprehensive information to a computer. This enabled the client and therapist to easily work towards eliminating any problematic areas.
When client’s arrived at the spinal ward, they were given a DVD to watch called Spinal 101. This ran through what to expect from their rehabilitation and answers some questions which may be running through their heads.
What ethical implications arise from the capturing, sharing and transferring of information via IT devices?
The internet is a somewhat public tool and can often mean that others can see what one may rather be kept private. Information disclosure should probably be kept as minimal as possible so not to encourage uninvited viewers. Also Bluetooth is another form of others being able to tap into whatever technological device being used such as a mobile phone. This also has the hazard of others being able to contact and obtain your personal information without your consent.
Provide a definition of Computer Ethics
Computer ethics is a branch of practical philosophy which deals with how computing professionals should make decisions regarding professional and social conduct.
Retrieved February 14, 2007, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_ethics
Provide a definition of Intellectual Property
In law, intellectual property (IP) is an umbrella term for various legal entitlements which attach to certain types of information, ideas, or other intangibles in their expressed form. The holder of this legal entitlement is generally entitled to exercise various exclusive rights in relation to the subject matter of the IP. The term intellectual property reflects the idea that this subject matter is the product of the mind or the intellect, and that IP rights may be protected at law in the same way as any other form of property. However, the use of the term and the concepts it is said to embody are the subject of some controversy
Retrieved February 14, 2007, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intellectual_property
Provide a definition of Social Justice
Social justice mostly refers to an ideal of society, where "justice" refers to economic status rather than to the administration of laws. It is based on the idea of a society which gives individuals and groups fair treatment and a just share of the benefits of society, although what is "fair treatment" and a "just share" must remain unclear or subject to interpretation.
Retreived Februry 14, 2007, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_justice
Provide a definition of Informed Consent
Informed consent is a legal condition whereby a person can be said to have given consent based upon an appreciation and understanding of the facts and implications of an action.
Retrieved February 14, 2007, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Informed_consent
In your own words briefly summarise why (or why not) a great understanding of ITC and the ethical issues it encompasses will help us in our practice and daily lives.
Occupational Therapy practice needs to be involved with technology as it will help others in an efficient and up to date manner. If technology did not exist within the profession then OT would most likely get left behind from the rest of the world. If a client or patient uses technology then the therapist will also need a knowledge in this field.
Hanks, P. (ed). (1989) Collins Concise Dictionary. Glasgow: Bath Press.
Consider the definition of IT you have provided. How is this form of technology prevalent in our society? How common place has it become?
Information technology is as available to members of society as they want it to be. Nearly everything one does can involve some form of computer based influence to aid in whatever someone is occupied in doing. It is so common that it is hard to avoid some form of technology in day to day tasks whether it be very up to date or more dated items.
What IT devices or system do you feel comfortable and competent using?
I always think that I feel comfortable using technology but as the rate of evolution in this area is so faced paced I often find myself out of my depth! Although I like to believe that I am reasonably up with the play with computers and other devices such as music MP3 players.
Thinking about your own fieldwork experiences consider how IT is being used in Occupational Therapy practice?
To find the pressure areas of someone while sitting in their wheelchair, a cushion with senses was applied which then transferred comprehensive information to a computer. This enabled the client and therapist to easily work towards eliminating any problematic areas.
When client’s arrived at the spinal ward, they were given a DVD to watch called Spinal 101. This ran through what to expect from their rehabilitation and answers some questions which may be running through their heads.
What ethical implications arise from the capturing, sharing and transferring of information via IT devices?
The internet is a somewhat public tool and can often mean that others can see what one may rather be kept private. Information disclosure should probably be kept as minimal as possible so not to encourage uninvited viewers. Also Bluetooth is another form of others being able to tap into whatever technological device being used such as a mobile phone. This also has the hazard of others being able to contact and obtain your personal information without your consent.
Provide a definition of Computer Ethics
Computer ethics is a branch of practical philosophy which deals with how computing professionals should make decisions regarding professional and social conduct.
Retrieved February 14, 2007, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_ethics
Provide a definition of Intellectual Property
In law, intellectual property (IP) is an umbrella term for various legal entitlements which attach to certain types of information, ideas, or other intangibles in their expressed form. The holder of this legal entitlement is generally entitled to exercise various exclusive rights in relation to the subject matter of the IP. The term intellectual property reflects the idea that this subject matter is the product of the mind or the intellect, and that IP rights may be protected at law in the same way as any other form of property. However, the use of the term and the concepts it is said to embody are the subject of some controversy
Retrieved February 14, 2007, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intellectual_property
Provide a definition of Social Justice
Social justice mostly refers to an ideal of society, where "justice" refers to economic status rather than to the administration of laws. It is based on the idea of a society which gives individuals and groups fair treatment and a just share of the benefits of society, although what is "fair treatment" and a "just share" must remain unclear or subject to interpretation.
Retreived Februry 14, 2007, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_justice
Provide a definition of Informed Consent
Informed consent is a legal condition whereby a person can be said to have given consent based upon an appreciation and understanding of the facts and implications of an action.
Retrieved February 14, 2007, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Informed_consent
In your own words briefly summarise why (or why not) a great understanding of ITC and the ethical issues it encompasses will help us in our practice and daily lives.
Occupational Therapy practice needs to be involved with technology as it will help others in an efficient and up to date manner. If technology did not exist within the profession then OT would most likely get left behind from the rest of the world. If a client or patient uses technology then the therapist will also need a knowledge in this field.
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