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.
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.
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