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This first posting will look at Information Technology (I.T.) and ethical Issues and points surrounding these. I will look at the prevalence of technology in our society and how common place it has become. I will take a look at if I am a ‘technophobe’ or a ‘techno-geek’. I will look at technologies place in Occupational Therapy. Ethical implication will also be taken into account regarding capturing, sharing and transferring information. A definition of Intellectual Property, Social Justice and Informed Consent will also be provided.
I retrieved this definition of I.T. (also known as Information Communications Technology) from the website search data centre (Search data center, 2000) :
IT (information technology) is a term that encompasses all forms of technology used to create, store, exchange, and use information in its various forms (business data, voice conversations, still images, motion pictures, multimedia presentations, and other forms, including those not yet conceived). It's a convenient term for including both telephony and computer technology in the same word. It is the technology that is driving what has often been called "the information revolution."
IT (information technology) is a term that encompasses all forms of technology used to create, store, exchange, and use information in its various forms (business data, voice conversations, still images, motion pictures, multimedia presentations, and other forms, including those not yet conceived). It's a convenient term for including both telephony and computer technology in the same word. It is the technology that is driving what has often been called "the information revolution."
I think this definition shows how broad a term I.T. is. It covers all types of technology that can be used for recording, storing and sharing information.
Current ways of life are surrounded by I.T., and it has become extremely common place. Within my society IT is extremely prevalent. As I am a student, Google and other such Information finding sites are a constant companion. YouTube is another website often used to get information; it is a form of technology allowing people from all around the world to share information with the rest of the world. Two Japanese Students shared YouTube clip (ratgragon01, 2007) showing how common place cell phones, another form of I.T., are in Japanese society.
Personally I feel that I am somewhere in-between ‘techno-geek’ and ‘technophobe’, but possibly leaning more to the ‘techno-geek’ side of things. I have an android cell phone, an iPod and a laptop, all of which I am reasonably competent with, however I feel that I could be using them more effectively than I currently am. I particularly feel this with my cell phone as its new I am not very good with reading instruction manuals which can often limit my use of IT.
TV, internet, cell phones and many other technology items are becoming everyday meaningful occupations for occupational therapy clients. Occupational Therapist need to keep up with our clients technology demands so that we are able to fearful their Occupational Desires "it is very important that the people who are in to this field must quickly adapt themselves to the changing needs and requirements." http://www.informationtechnologydefinition.com/ .Occupational Therapist are already using technology for therapy intervention. Verdonck(2008) talks about the internet being used for things such as self-cares, leisure, occupational pastimes and productivity.
Technology is everywhere and Yanko designs have recognised this and acknowledged a very "Smart Fridge"(Seth, 2010) . This fridge can tell you what meals you are able to cook from what you have in the fridge, tell you what you need to make that meal, then once you begin cooking it will give you instructions on how to make the meal. The "Smart Fridge" (Seth, 2010) is not perfect and had revived criticism from independent viewers. It is however an example of technology advancements and ideas in the making.
Technology is everywhere and Yanko designs have recognised this and acknowledged a very "Smart Fridge"
A number of ethical implications arise from the use of I.T. When talking about information technology and Occupational Therapy there are a number of potential ethical issues. Clients maybe filmed or photo graphed to show evidence of progress (or lack of) later on in the clients treatment. Although this purpose is a legitimate one the client must be informed of this before the recording happens, they must also sign a consent form. Once the recoding is taken it must be stored in the manner that the client and the therapist agreed to and only used for the purpose agreed upon as well.
Intellectual Property – Intellectual property refers to the ownership of intangible and non-physical goods. This includes ideas, names, designs, symbols, artwork, writings, and other creations. It also refers to digital media, such as audio and video clips that can be downloaded online (Intellectual Property) .
In relation to Occupational Therapy we could consider the different Theories we base some of our teaching principles on. Knowls adult learning Theory is often applied when teaching adults and is taught to Occupational Therapy Students. When used and written up in a report the Therapist must reference and/or quote Knowls when his Theory has been applied.
In relation to Occupational Therapy we could consider the different Theories we base some of our teaching principles on. Knowls adult learning Theory is often applied when teaching adults and is taught to Occupational Therapy Students. When used and written up in a report the Therapist must reference and/or quote Knowls when his Theory has been applied.
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. See also civil rights" (Business dictionary) . This is important to all Occupational Therapist, it is curcial that we treat all our clients equally not matter what our personal beliefs are.
References:
(n.d.). Retrieved Febuary 22, 2011, from World Federation of Occupational Therapists: http://www.wfot.org/information.asp
Search data center. (2000, July 28). Retrieved March 1, 2011, from http://searchdatacenter.techtarget.com/definition/IT
Medicine net. (2003, 2 20). Retrieved March 1, 2011, from http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=22414
Business dictionary. (n.d.). Retrieved March 1, 2011, from http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/social-justice.html
ratgragon01. (2007, November 28). YouTube. Retrieved March 1, 2011, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxMct9RJ1WU
Seth, R. (2010, May 28). Yanko design; form beyond function. Retrieved March 1, 2011, from http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/05/28/smart-fridge-is-your-new-recipe-card/
Tech terms. (n.d.). Retrieved March 1, 2011, from http://www.techterms.com/definition/intellectualproperty
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