tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70531744394196187722024-03-12T19:47:29.063-07:00CAROLYN'S OT BLOG ; )This Blog is a terms requirement for the Participation in Occupation 1 course run by the Otago Polytechnic, School of Occupational Therapy. It contains postings relating to tutorial content and practical tasks.Carolynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10882946094733633316noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053174439419618772.post-67614353218342243302008-06-07T01:38:00.000-07:002008-06-11T17:30:09.469-07:00Tutorial Eight: Assistive technology<span style="font-style:italic;"><span style="font-style:italic;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">P<span style="font-weight:bold;">rovide a definition of Assistive technology<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span></span></span><br />Cook and Hussey (2000) describe the term assistive technology as a broad range of devices, sercvices, strategies, and practices that are conceived and applied to ameliorate the problems faced by individuals who have disabilities. Or<br />Any item, piece of equipment or product system whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized that is used to increase or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.<br /> <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">Describe one piece of equipment introduced in the assistive technology tutorial.<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span> Provide information on size, cost and functions.<span style="font-weight:bold;"></span></span><br /><br />The Gooshy step talking sequencer is a type of switch. It is $117.96 US dollars which is $153.73 <br />Size- 10 1/4 inches x 7 1/4 inches x 3 inches.<br />It requires 4 AA batteries to work. Moon shaped plastic yellow outer with a gel touch pad and colourful balls inside touch pad. When pushed it can vibrate, click and/or play music. Great for nonspeakers.<br />It allows pre recorded messages to be played and is ideal for:<br /><br />sequencing multiplications<br />testing memorization<br />directions medical instructions<br />story telling<br />sing a longs. <br /> <span style="font-style:italic;"> <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"> <span style="font-weight:bold;"> <br />How does your chosen piece of equipment increase functional capacity for the user?</span><span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span></span><br /><br />This piece of equipment allows the user to participate in activities that they normally may not have the capability of dong. For instance the switch can be hooked up to another device or piece of technology such as a stereo and can enable the individual to turn the stereo on/off by hitting the switch.Carolynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10882946094733633316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053174439419618772.post-58114971507628001242008-06-07T01:32:00.001-07:002008-06-11T18:13:42.224-07:00Tutorial Seven: Posting You Tube Videos and Flickr Badges to Blogs.<span style="font-style:italic;"><span style="font-style:italic;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Explain the step by step process required to embed You Tube videos into your Blog . Consider using screen captures to provide a visual representation of these steps.<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span></span></span><br /><br />Go to the You Tube website www.youtube.com<br /><br />Find the video you want to share by entering keywords in the search bar and click search.<br /><br />The results will be displayed here, scroll through the videos until you find the one you were looking for, and click on the picture.<br /><br />Use the cursor to highlight the text in this box, then right click and choose copy.<br /><br />On your blog dashboard page click new post.<br /><br />Right click in large white box and choose paste.<br /><br />add a title then click publish to finish.<br /><br />The video will now be displayed as a post on your blog.<br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Explain the step by step process required to embed a Flickr Badge into your Blog.</span><br /><br /> Log onto You Tube account. and look for the video you would like on your blog. <br /> Copy the URL script.<br /> Then return back to blog page.<br /> Click on Customize.<br /> Paste the URL into a posting box<br /> Write a heading and description and the hit create post.Carolynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10882946094733633316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053174439419618772.post-54134983719235614092008-06-07T00:08:00.000-07:002008-06-07T00:28:36.712-07:00The amazing bi-pedal dog<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/qLXHvBFG-CI&hl=en"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qLXHvBFG-CI&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Carolynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10882946094733633316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053174439419618772.post-31489225155203805872008-06-06T19:10:00.000-07:002008-06-11T18:10:00.590-07:00Tutorial Six: The internet and online communities<span style="font-style:italic;">Provide the web address and the name of the community you are investigating</span><br /><br />www.utube.com<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">What is the brief or focus of this community</span><br /><br />This online community is provided for individuals to broadcast themselves online in the form of short videos. These videos can contain a variety of topics.<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">What services are provided? How interactive is this site? How can people contribute?</span><br /><br />U Tube offers a number of services including the opportunity to create forums regarding particular topics or other peoples videos.<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><br />Consider material presented during the lecture and make comment on why people choose to contribute to this community. What is it they are seeking?</span><br /><br />You tube provides the opportunity for people to connect over great distances instantly, as well as the ability to connect with people of similar interests/needs/ concerns. This type of community fosters understanding and unity and allows people to gain an opportunity for recognition.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Cut and paste an example of the type of topics being discussed (you may have to provide a context to your excerpt). </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">keithcalero47 (10 months ago)</span> <br />Yeah ok so i assume your not then, so wtf is your problem dude, you're a freak who eats pets, i'm sure you're quite proud of yourself, freak.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">MetalOnAPlane (10 months ago</span>) <br />Ever tried boiled Ferret?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">moronexpress (10 months ago)</span><br />oooohh, ever have deep fried guinea pig?!?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">keithcalero47 (10 months ago)</span> <br />Oh shut up already, i can already tell you're lying, and if you're not, then have fun being a freak, because i have no idea what your parents did to you... Ever heard of a supermarket freakshow???<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">moronexpress (10 months ago)</span> <br />who are you? the two legged dog police?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">MetalOnAPlane (10 months ago)</span> <br />I ate my parents, and I'll eat yours, Keith Calero of Hallandale, FL.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">keithcalero47 (10 months ago)</span><br />Wow, you read my profile, am i supposed to be scared? <br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Considering material presented during the course and make comment on the potential ethical issues that may arise in this community e.g. lack of identity and accountability.</span><br /><br />As you can see by the above dialog conversations can get pretty heated on you tube. Although the providers of the you tube service are able to block the site from some users that may be using offensive language or being outrightly obusive, there is alot that gets through and that cant be policed. People are more likely to say what they want as their idenities are more hidden than in reality.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Consider material presented during the lecture and make comment on the benefits this community holds over traditional notions of community e.g. communities reliant on geographic proximity</span> <br /><br />Online communities provide people with the chance to belong to a community of people which could only exsist on line, due to geographic distance. These online communities bring people together from all around the world,,, Which I thinks great! <br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Consider material presented during the lecture and make comment what this community lacks or can not provide which traditional communities can.</span><br /><br />As You Tube is an online community there are disadvantages for those people who may not have access to a computer or feel computer savvy enough to be able to operate a computer and/or find their way around the site. Also i think It's important for people to get out and socialise 'in-person' rather than spending all their time in front of a computer. The way that technology is becoming more accessible means that alot more people are opting to stay at home and play online rather than experencing life first hand.Carolynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10882946094733633316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053174439419618772.post-9521643157648242592008-06-06T19:06:00.000-07:002008-06-07T02:55:02.522-07:00Tutorial Four and Five: Video Production Sessions<span style="font-weight:bold;">Provide a brief summary of the services of offered by U Tube. Information can be drawn from the week five tutorial hand out. <span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span> <br /><br />You tube is an opportunity to broadcast yourself on the internet.You tube provides a online community to chat with others and reply to others videos either through dialog or by posting your own video as a response. Any one can log on and just watch videos on the site although registration is necessary to watch videos with an R18 rating. <br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Provide a brief account (1-2 paragraphs) on how the use of planning (storyboarding and scripting aided your groups short film.<span style="font-weight:bold;"></span></span><br /><br />A storyboard includes a simple drawing and brief description of each shot. In class 30 minutes was given to brainstorm, plan and create a storyboard and film. A topic was decided on as well as how many shots there would be in the available time span (approximately 1 minute). A storyboard is very useful to provide a plan and a sequence to the film before filming it.Carolynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10882946094733633316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053174439419618772.post-48949127562786780312008-05-28T14:29:00.000-07:002008-06-07T02:53:24.295-07:00Tutorial Three: Blog Creation TasksProvide a brief summary of the services offered by Blogger <span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span><br /><br />A blog gives you your own voice on the web. It's a place to collect and share things that you find interesting— whether it's your political commentary, a personal diary, or links to web sites you want to remember.<br /><br />Blogger Comments let anyone, anywhere, offer feedback on your posts. You can choose whether you want to allow comments on a post-by-post basis, and you can delete any comments you don't like. <br /><br />Access Controls let you decide who can read and who can write to your blog. You can use a group blog with multiple authors as an excellent communication tool for small teams, families and other groups. Or as a single author, you can create a private online space for collecting news, links, and ideas, to keep to yourself or share with as many readers as you want. <br /><br />Blogger Profiles let you find people and blogs that share your interests. Your Blogger Profile, where you can list your blogs, your interests, and more, lets people find you (but only if you want to be found).<br /> <br />Templates —There is a number of templates that are able to be customized and colors and fonts changed.<br /><br />Drag-and-drop page elements — Blogger's simple drag-and-drop system lets you easily decide exactly where your posts, profiles, archives and other parts of your blog should live on the page.<br />Sometimes you just want to share a photo. There's a button for uploading photos in the Blogger interface. Just click the photo button to upload a photo from your computer. <br /><br />Blogger Mobile lets you send photos and text straight to your blog while you're on-the-go. All you need to do is send a message to go@blogger.com from your phone. You don't even need a Blogger account. The message itself is enough to create a brand new blog and post whatever photo and text you've sent. <br />Later, if your want to claim your mobile blog or switch your posts to another blog, just sign in to go.blogger.com and use the claim code Blogger sent to your phone. <br />While Blogger Mobile is currently only available in the US, you can always send posts to your blog using Mail-to-Blogger.Carolynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10882946094733633316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053174439419618772.post-15620907435461567172008-05-28T14:07:00.001-07:002008-06-11T17:14:42.674-07:00Class video<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Y3rWjxjlrpc&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Y3rWjxjlrpc&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>Carolynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10882946094733633316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053174439419618772.post-90083398394783496332008-05-07T14:28:00.000-07:002008-06-08T23:16:31.346-07:00Tutorial Two: Digital Camera use and applications<span style="font-weight:bold;">Provide a definition of Computer Ethics</span> <br /><br />Computer Ethics is a branch of practical philosophy which deals with how computing professionals should make decisions regarding professional and social conduct.<br /><br />Retrieved February 14, 2007, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_ethics<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br /><br />Provide a definition of Intellectual Property</span> <br /><br />Intellectual Property (IP) is all of a company's patents, trademarks, service marks, trade names, trade secrets, and copyrights. It is distinguished from capital.<br /><br />Retrieved May 21, 2008, from http://property.www.catalystconsultingpartners.com/glossary.html<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />Provide a definition of Social Justice</span><br /><br />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.<br /><br />social justice Retrieved May 21, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socialjustice<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />Provide a definition of Informed Consent</span><br /><br />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.<br /><br />Retrieved February 14, 2007, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Informed_consent<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />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.</span><br /><br />A good understanding of internet technology and communications will help us as therapists to recognise what is appropriate ethically in relation to obtaining, accessing, recording and reproducing information, while also clearly understanding considerations around privacy and safety relative to both therapist and service users.Carolynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10882946094733633316noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7053174439419618772.post-63380328220621883892008-05-07T14:22:00.000-07:002008-06-11T18:19:20.329-07:00Tutorial One: Information Technology and Ethical Issues<span style="font-weight:bold;">Provide a definition of Information Technology/Information Communi</span>cations Technology <br /><br />Information Technology (IT), is the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems, particularly software applications and computer hardware. IT deals with the use of electronic computers and computer software to convert, store, protect, process, transmit, and securely retrieve information.<br /><br />Retrieved May 28th, 2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_and_communication_technology<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br /> <br /><br />Consider the definition of IT you have provided. How is this form of technology prevalent in our society? How common place has it become?</span><br /><br />Computer technology is very prevalent in society today. So much so that it is nearly impossible to get by with out having a basic knowledge of how to use various pieces of equipment. For example email has virtually taken over conventional letter writing; however it is necessary for an individual to know how to use a PC before they can manage to send and email.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />What IT devices or system do you feel comfortable and competent using?</span><br /><br />PC, Not so much Mac, cell phones, digital cameras, Ipods...<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Thinking about your own fieldwork experiences consider how IT is being used in Occupational Therapy practice?</span><br /><br />At the various placements I have been on each setting has utilised the internet in oreder to retrieve information. Computers have been used to send emails and store files and client infomation etc. Cell phones have been used by therapists when leaving the department for example when going on a home visit, in order for them to be contactable. Digital cameras have also been used to capture images of a clients home for modifications..etc.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />What ethical implications arise from the capturing, sharing and transferring of information via IT devices (e.g. mobile phones) or systems (e.g. internet)</span><br /><br />Confidentiality and informed consent arises when capturing and sharing information. Transferring information via IT systems is not always safe, there is no gurantee this information will not be seen by other people who can also get into those systems.Carolynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10882946094733633316noreply@blogger.com0