Tutorial 1
Today in class we have been learning about information technology, the different types ans the ethical issues associated with technology.
For thoes who dont quite know what information technology is....
The Collins English dictionary defines information technology as "the production, storage, and communication of information using computers and electronic technology". Collins English Dictionary, 2006, p.g 409).
We also had a discussion in class around how technology is prevalent in our society,
Information processing is very common in our society as we have adapted with technology, we use technology all the time,weather it be for work for example using the Internet,emails,fax machines or play such as online chatting rooms and mp3players.It has become very common place as you are almost disadvantaged if you are not up to date with technology as its used almost everywhere by so many people.
The IT devices that I feel comfortable using are the Internet,things such as Face book, Skype, email, the use of cellphones,mp3 players,digital cameras.
While I was on placement IT was used in OT practise mainly on the computer as a way to communicate to other health professionals,clients and reps and to make programmes.
Some of the ethical implications that arise from capturing,sharing info via IT devices are privacy issues as the person may have a photo taken of them without their permission, also informed consent from the person is important.
For thoes of you who are unsure of what computer ethics is, heres a definition..
"Computer Ethics is a branch of practical philosophy which deals with how computing professionals should make decisions regarding professional and social conduct" Retrieved February 16,2009, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_ethics
"Intellectual property are legal property rights over creations of the mind, both artistic ans commercial and the corresponding fields of law". Retrieved February 16, 2009, from http://en/ wikipedia.org/wiki/Intellectual_property
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 the benefits of society, although what is "fair treatment" and a "just share" must remain unclear or subject to interpretation.
Retrieved February 14, 2007, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_justice
According to the Oxford University Press "Informed consent-Law permission granted in the knowledge of the possible consequences". Retrieved February 16, 2009 from http://dictionary.oed.com/
It is important to have an understanding of ITC because as practitioners it is another way to communicate with people faster and as another way to store information, in our everyday lives it can make life a bit easier for example online banking and shopping and is also a way of staying in contact with people.Having an understanding of the ethical issues associated with IT is important as you need to be aware if you are sending information about someone else you need to have their permission to avoid privacy issues.