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Saturday, June 19, 2010
NEW TECHNOLOGY IS RARELY SUPERIOR TO AN OLD ONE IN EVERY FEATURE
Digital Camera Technology
New cameras can be used for video (including sound) and still pictures.
New technology does not always have the quality of image like the old cameras did. The advantages are that it can be an instantaneous image in there immediately as opposed to the old which has to be sent away to be developed or processed.
Batteries need to be charged for the digital cameras more often than for the old 35 mm cameras.
Ways that digital images can be stored, transferred and manipulated using other communication technology
CD' s
DVD' s
USB
Cellphone
Camera
U Tube - internet
Video cameras -(professional camcorders, web cams)
Live preview digital camera
Laptops
Camera in cellphones
With the prevalence of IMAGE capturing devices
WHAT ARE THE ETHICAL ISSUES
The requirement for Informed Consent of those who's images are been taken or recorded is very important. This must be obtained before the photo is taken.
The ethical issues of copyright of IMAGES and how easily they are able to be copied and changed have major implications for society today.
Digital Images could be used in occupation therapy practice to educate people on how to do exercises, what to do pre-op and post-op hip replacement for clients to be aware of what is safe and what is not. Video or Web cams are able to be used by a therapist for conferencing or for increasing their knowledge from other therapists if they are having a problem with a particular client.
Digital Camera Technology
New cameras can be used for video (including sound) and still pictures.
New technology does not always have the quality of image like the old cameras did. The advantages are that it can be an instantaneous image in there immediately as opposed to the old which has to be sent away to be developed or processed.
Batteries need to be charged for the digital cameras more often than for the old 35 mm cameras.
Ways that digital images can be stored, transferred and manipulated using other communication technology
CD' s
DVD' s
USB
Cellphone
Camera
U Tube - internet
Video cameras -(professional camcorders, web cams)
Live preview digital camera
Laptops
Camera in cellphones
With the prevalence of IMAGE capturing devices
WHAT ARE THE ETHICAL ISSUES
The requirement for Informed Consent of those who's images are been taken or recorded is very important. This must be obtained before the photo is taken.
The ethical issues of copyright of IMAGES and how easily they are able to be copied and changed have major implications for society today.
Digital Images could be used in occupation therapy practice to educate people on how to do exercises, what to do pre-op and post-op hip replacement for clients to be aware of what is safe and what is not. Video or Web cams are able to be used by a therapist for conferencing or for increasing their knowledge from other therapists if they are having a problem with a particular client.
Monday, June 7, 2010
On-line community www.depression
Today I looked at a on-line community about depression this is what I found.
This is a site that has been set up by the Ministry of Health in 2009 for people who are interested in depression.
The Home page has a title page "Understanding more about depression will help you find a way through with an interactive J.K. who is use as a guide through the site. The viewer can do a test to see if they are depressed and then there is an interactive journal to do about depression and how to change a person situation . This is an personal journal that is done daily and will take a week or longer to complete. The journal has headings 1.Do Something Positive, 2. Lifestyle changes, 3. Identify problems, 4. Find Solutions, 5. Create Plan ^. Review Your Progress.
The site has tabs that have heading like: Is This Depression and under this a another set of tabs Sign & Symptoms, Self-Test, Other Peoples Stories. This is used as an introduction to the site and has a test to take to check out if you may be depressed.
The site has a freephone number for people requiring help because they are depressed and need help. The test you take tells you if you are fine or require help by J.K. telling you to get help as he is concerned about the results the test gave you. This may be of help to someone if they do need help. On the site there are a number of different refers to where you can go for help and there is wall so a tab that talks about recovery and how to manage yourself and what to be aware of that can course problems for a person who gets depressed. This is a very good site with a positive message for those who use it and used the information for themselves and for others the may know because there is a caregivers tab also.
This is a site that has been set up by the Ministry of Health in 2009 for people who are interested in depression.
The Home page has a title page "Understanding more about depression will help you find a way through with an interactive J.K. who is use as a guide through the site. The viewer can do a test to see if they are depressed and then there is an interactive journal to do about depression and how to change a person situation . This is an personal journal that is done daily and will take a week or longer to complete. The journal has headings 1.Do Something Positive, 2. Lifestyle changes, 3. Identify problems, 4. Find Solutions, 5. Create Plan ^. Review Your Progress.
The site has tabs that have heading like: Is This Depression and under this a another set of tabs Sign & Symptoms, Self-Test, Other Peoples Stories. This is used as an introduction to the site and has a test to take to check out if you may be depressed.
The site has a freephone number for people requiring help because they are depressed and need help. The test you take tells you if you are fine or require help by J.K. telling you to get help as he is concerned about the results the test gave you. This may be of help to someone if they do need help. On the site there are a number of different refers to where you can go for help and there is wall so a tab that talks about recovery and how to manage yourself and what to be aware of that can course problems for a person who gets depressed. This is a very good site with a positive message for those who use it and used the information for themselves and for others the may know because there is a caregivers tab also.
Monday, May 31, 2010
The "Big Keys" Key Broad
The "Big Keys" Key Broad help people with low vision to see the keys more clearly and improves their access to the keys on the key broad.
I can personally say that for me using the key broad was a lot easier to use, for me as I have vision problems. It was very surprising what a difference using the yellow keys and larger black letters made to my use of the key broad. From my own experience of using the keyboard it does make a difference. The use of this piece of equipment increases the functional capacity for the user because they are able to communicate with the wider world outside of themselves and their immediate world. Opening worlds and possibly new interest.
I can personally say that for me using the key broad was a lot easier to use, for me as I have vision problems. It was very surprising what a difference using the yellow keys and larger black letters made to my use of the key broad. From my own experience of using the keyboard it does make a difference. The use of this piece of equipment increases the functional capacity for the user because they are able to communicate with the wider world outside of themselves and their immediate world. Opening worlds and possibly new interest.
Assistive Technology" BigKeys"
Low Vision Aids
Alternative keyboards for kids and adults - For all ages
Alternative keyboards for kids and adults - For all ages
BigKeys keyboards are standard-sized computer keyboards with extra large keys. The keys are 2.5cm square – 4 times bigger than the keys on standard computer keyboards.
Great for users who require a simplified, less confusing keyboard layout – but still need access to the many keyboard functions required for word processing, email correspondence and Internet browsing.
NEW! BigKeys Hgh-Contrast LX Keyboard with black printing on bright yellow keys in QWERTY layout now available! The yellow keys are preferred by some users with visual impairments. And some teachers recommend this black-on-yellow combination for users with certain learning amd/or specific visual disabilities.
Defintion of Assistive Technology
"Any item, piece of equipement or product system whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or custorized that is used to increase or improve function capabilities of individuals with disabilities (Public Law) 100-407, the Technical Assistance to the United States.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Making a Movie
A small group of students though ideas around about what theycould do for a short movie and came up with a great set of ideas. then we work out the shot for the storyboard and draw it up. We had to think about the mood and shot we would do to tell our story. We got to have a pratice with the c armar. We made the movie the following week.
YouTube
YouTube is a video hosting and sharing service. YouTube has been owned by Google since 2006.
YouTube allows users to view and upload video files. YouTube has a rating system for videos, allows people to put comments and people can subscribe to their favourite producers.
YouTube allows users to view and upload video files. YouTube has a rating system for videos, allows people to put comments and people can subscribe to their favourite producers.
Services Offered by Blogger
Blogger is an example of a new way of communicating with other people. It is a space were people can exchange ideas and discuss ideas about a topic of interest.
Blogger has templates that you can use to set up your own blog. The blog can be customised and fonts selected. Photos and videos can be put on the blog. Theses can also be done from camera phones. You can send photos and text straight to your blog this is only aviavable in the U.S.A.
Blogger has templates that you can use to set up your own blog. The blog can be customised and fonts selected. Photos and videos can be put on the blog. Theses can also be done from camera phones. You can send photos and text straight to your blog this is only aviavable in the U.S.A.
Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property
Now I will look at intellectual property (IP) is an umbrella term for various legal entitlement 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 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, from wikipedia
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 benefits of society, although what is “fair treatment” and a “just share” must remain unclear or subject to interpretation form wikipedia.
Informed Consent
Informed consent is a condition whereby a person can be said to have given consent based upon an appreciations and understanding of the facts and implication of an action from wikipedia.
A greater understanding of ICT and the ethical issues it encompasses will help us in our practice and daily lives. You must be aware of ethical issues in practice and our daily lives. A good knowledge of ICT and ethical issues will have impact on our work and the communications with those we come into contact with. ICT will have great advances into the future for practice and will hopefully have applications that will improve the lives of client’s quality of life and independent implications.
Ethical Implicaticatios
The ethnical implications that arise from the capturing, sharing and transferring of information via IT devices like mobile phones and systems for example, the internet. The ethics are described on wikipedia as “computer-ethics” is a branch of practical philosophy which deals with how computing professionals should make decisions regarding professionals and social conduct. The main point is to remember that in relation to ethics, is to remember that the IT device is used for communication with another person. So if remember this communications through IT devices will be ethical.
Monday, March 1, 2010
First Timer
This is my first time and my head feels like its not able to take in anything new at the moment. I look on this as a new challege and look ford to all the new learning I am about to do.
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