Tutorial Two.

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. What would you consider to be some of the pluses and minuses digital camera technology holds in relation to more traditional film based cameras? Digital camera technology is not superior to film based cameras in every way. There are definitely aspects of a digital camera that are more appealing to the everyday public although there are also aspects of the traditional film based camera that have not been able to be transfered with the up date of technology.

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 C.D. 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 "pollish" the image, deleting unwanted aspects and making the image look different.

Given the prevalence of image capturing devices, and thinking about the issues discussed in tutorial one, consider what sort of ethical issues may arise with their use. Because capturing an image is so quick and easy to do, permission of the captured may not be sought, and this may offend. Privacy issues may arise when an object or person is included in an image without being told or asked beforehand.

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, for example to show a draftsman or builder or to be a reminder of what the area looks like for the OT when drawing up plans.

Provide a brief summary of the services offered by Flickr.com A way to get your photos to people around the world. UPLOAD= from your desktop, send by e-mail, or use camera phone. ORGANIZE= Use collections, sets and tags to organize photos. SHARE= Use groups and privacy controls to share photos. MAPS= Share where photos are taken and see photos taken near you. MAKE STUFF= Cards, photo books, framed prints, DVD's ect. KEEP IN TOUCH= Get updates from family and friends.

Name one other photo storage website which offers a service similar to Flickr.com Fotopic.net, Broadcaster.com, Photobucket, Polanoid, Webshots, Yahoo! photos, Zooomr.

Explain what the difference is between a digital and an optical zoom Digital zoom lessens the quality of the image taken as it 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 mega pixel is a tiny square in which a digital image is made up of. The more mega pixels the camera has, the better the resolution and quiality will be on your image especially if you enlarge it. A mega pixel is one million pixels.

Tutirial One

Provide a deffinition of Information Technology/Information Communications Technology.

Information technology (IT), also knowen as Information and communications technology (ICT) and Infocomm in Asia, is concerned with the use of technology in managing and processing information, especially in large organizations.

Retrieved February 14, 2007, from
www.wikipedia.org/wiki/information.technology.

Consider the definition of IT you have provided. How is this form of technology prevalent in our society? How common place has it become?

This form of technology has become an everyday necessity in many peoples lives. We use computers of all descreiptions, the world wide web and cell phones to 'manage and process information' in our work place and social environments.

What IT devices or system do you feel comfortable and competent using?

Cell phones, computers, digital cameras, video recorders.

Thinking about your own fieldwork experiences consider how IT is being used in OT practice?

In hospitals to keep patient files on computer, to research information unknowen, video recording a client to show progress or otherwise, e-mail applications to equipment providers, cell phones to contact clients.

What ethical implications arise from the capturing, sharing and transferring of information via IT devices (e.g. mobile phones) or systems (e.g. internet)?

You need to have concent from the client or person you have captured on film or camera before sharing it with anyone else ie loading it on to the internet.

Provide a deffinition 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.

Retrived February 14, 2007, from
www.wikipedia.org/wiki/computer_ethics

Provide a deffinition of Intellectual Property?

Intellectual property (IP) is a legal field that refers to creations of the mind such as musical, literacy, and artistic works; inventions; and symbols, names, images and designs used in commerce, including copyrights, trademarks, patients and related rights. Under intellectual property law, the holder of one of these abstract "properties" has certain exclusive rights to the creative work, commercial symbol, or invention which is covered by it.

Recieved March 5, 2008, from
www.wikipedia.org/wiki/intellectual_property.

Provide a deffinition of Social Justice?

Social Justice mostly refers to an idea 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.


Recieved February 14, 2007, from

www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_Justice.

Provide a definition of informed concent?

Informed concent 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.

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.

To keep upto date with the latest technology and ethical issues is important as so you can help clients in an up to date manner and keep within the boundries of client practice.