Tutorial 6

Blog that relate to the condition Autism


This website is an example of the topic that I am discussing in this blog http://www.autismnz.org.nz/


The introduced topic of interest drawn from my field work experience is people that have Autism. On my placement I on of the clients was a child with autism. I believe that these online communities will be helpful for the parents of these children as well as other members of the community that are effected by Autism. Each of these communities bellow are places for people to blog and add in a message or suggestion about autism. 


The sites are interactive in similar ways but each have a slightly different focus on what they offer.Autism blogger provides videos and a chat room for people to contribute to. Talk Autism is a site based around talking and chatting online about autism. World autism community is both a blogging message online community and also a place to met people from a worldwide community. All of these sites are interactive with online chatting and blogging. However the Talk autism website has more of a focus on messaging and chatting to other people where as the other ones are not as straight forward but still helpful. People can contribute to the online communities via chat, messaging and through face book when using world autism. These sites contribute to the community as it is the glue that brings people together and allows a place where people can share their thoughts and feelings with others.

People may choose to contribute as the web page is easy to follow such as the talk autism page. Or they may choose to contribute to the online community as they find the information appealing or know someone that is in the community already. The people that access these web pages are seeking information and support in their life dealing with autism which could be personal or effecting the people around them. The information in Talk autism is a one way shared site. Autism blogger is a reciprocal closed blog site and World autism is a mixture of both private and community posts.

There may be possible ethical issues as some people that are affected by Autism might have some information that they don't want to share on a community or shared blog but may  post a blog on the wrong page by accident. This can cause ethical issues as it is a breach of privacy. Some people might not want others to view their blogs or comments so may wish to make them private also. Blogs are impersonal so there is no physical connection which may lead people to make comments that are hurtful or unethical to each other and not realise that they are offending others.

Online communities provide easy access and quick answers compared to geographical communities. They allow people to communicate from the comforts of their own home and don’t have to go out anywhere if they don’t want to but still can get the answers they need. However these communities cannot provide the face to face contact that geographical communities provide. Geographical communities give an opportunity for people to show emotions and have personal contact with others. 

References to web sites

http://www.autism-blog.com/

http://sites.google.com/site/talkautism/

http://www.theautismnews.com/2010/10/08/world-autism-community-online-forum-for-and-from-the-autism-community/

Tutorial 5

 You tube is a video-sharing website where users can upload, share, and view videos. You tube was created in February 2005( Wikipedia 2011). You tube offers a wide range of services such as fast information that can be accessed around the world. You tube allows people to upload and comment on videos that are created by both professionals and common everyday people alike. It allows any body no matter who you are to access information and add personal videos when ever you like (Wikipedia 2011).

The topic that I have chosen to gather YouTube information about is my personal occupation of 'cooking'.

The first video is an introduction to Italy where my favorite type of food comes from.



This video is a small introduction of a program that I watch called Master chef Australia. This show has heaps of good recipes and tips for cooking.



This next clip is my favourite type on food that i love to cook and eat. Italian cuisine is by far my most favorite type of food



This video shows how to make my favorite type of Italian food: spaghetti bolognese

The last video clip that is based around my topic of cooking is how to do the cleaning up and dishes after the cooking!



Tutorial 4

"the letter A"

by Amanda, Anna- Maree, Sarah & Heather

This post is for tutorial five when we were asked to get into groups and create a video all about a letter of our choice, we chose the letter 'A'. The group went around the Wintec grounds looking for things that started with the letter A.We then edited and added music to the 30 second clip and up loaded it to our blogs.

Tutorial 3

*Creation of blog:
-set up a google account
-chose a blog template
-blog title
-blog profile
-upload a photo
-hyper link to other blogs
-Flicker account

Tutorial 2

* Digital images can be stored, transferred and manipulated in different ways. Images can be stored in a computer, in camera hard drives, in an external hard drive and on a memory stick. Data can be transferred using memory sticks, email and messaging. Manipulating data through computer programs such as picture it; word document and movie maker can change data and make it more suitible for the person using it. This relates to a digital camera as a camera is an electric device and can capture both still and moving images.Examples of the use of digital imaging to provide information and recording can be found in many technology types.  On this blog I hyper linked a picture through flickr onto my wall. I have linked my blog to several of my class mates blog to show how imaging can provide information to other sites (refer to top of blog). I have also uploaded this photo of my kitten which i took with my camera. I then transfered it onto my computer, then up loaded it to my blog and it will be stored on my computers hard drive.

*" A new technology is rarely superior to an old one in every feature". This statement  relates to digital camera technology as new cameras take more pictures but these begin to lose value as more unnecessary photos are take instead of only memorable photos. Older cameras containing less technology meant only a set number of photos could be taken each time meaning photos have less meaning now. With the advancement of photo shop and digital modification the use of a dark room is less used. New cameras cannot be superior to the time and effort process taken for old cameras using dark rooms.

*Ethical issues surrounding privacy and ownership of the photos is linked with taking photos with digital cameras. If people don’t want the photo to be taken and uploaded it is ethically wrong to take the photo without consent. Ownership of the photo is another ethical concern as the question is who owns the photo, the person in the photo or the person that took the photo.

*Digital imaging is used by OTs in many different ways. They are great tools to use to show the progress of a client showing before and after rehabilitation. They are used in cognition tests and resources for people that suffer from brain injury and dementia clients to re teach them the faces of their friends and family. Digital imaging is also used to view potential equipment that may be needed through web site photos (http://www.starmobility.co.nz/)

Tutorial 1

*This is my first blog in my profile. This blog was set up for the coarse 'Participation in occupation'. Information technology is the total knowledge and skills available to any given society (Sunderland 2010). Technology provides information directly and quickly from one place to another via messaging and information processing. Technology has a huge range of varieties involved for example computers, mobile phones, iphones and iPods. The use of this type of technology is so broad that it would be impossible to know everything about technology and its functions.

*IT has become heavily applied in modern day society. The use of technology has developed from a luxury item to one that is a common place item. Computers are a perfect example of how technology has advanced over the years. Twenty years ago it was rear to see people using a computer in the home and only people that had the money would have one. Now computers are a must have item and nearrly every house hold has atleast one. This is because society has become faster and quicker paced due to the development of technology. This video is a add for computers in the 1990 and shows how far technology has come since then.

*I have knowledge of some technology. I can use a cell phone to txt and call people; I can use a computer with the basic functions such as email, type on word, use the Internet and download music. I have an old edition IPod and phone so the newer technology of these I haven’t mastered yet, but as i am young and used to technology it wouldn't take me long to get used to the new technology. I am finding blogging difficult and am not used to the format of the system used to navigate a blog. This may limit the designing of my blog.

*IT has been used in  my OT studies to write reports and to gain information on equipment that is available for people with different needs. In my OT field work practice a computer to email clients to book appointments and keep in contact with them. IT systems such as email my pose a limitation for OTs as it is faster than talking to someone in person so it could make communication between  the OT and client impersonal. An example of a way for an OT to use IT for practice is by using the internet to search for equipment based websites that OTs can visit to look at different equipment and decide which equipment to use http://www.starmobility.co.nz/ .  By understanding and using IT an Occupational therapist can keep up with new technological advances and create new ways of communicating with clients.

*There are ethical issues surrounding the use of capturing and taking videos of people. In private settings there is less of a problem with ethical issues as long as the people agree to the photo being taken. In a public setting such as in schools, formal consent needs to be given to allow the photos to be taken (teachers council, 2011)

*Intellectual property is a term used for human innovations and creativity. They are capable of being protected under national law and treaties (iponz 2010). OTs have to consider this to capture something on film that is intellectual property of someone else and to make sure that they make note that the image is some one else’s intellectual property.

* Social justice is a term that concerned with equal justice in all aspects of society. It is about equal rights and opportunities for everyone (wisegeek 2011).  Social justice is important in the use of OTs and people have the right to have the access to technology and using a camera.

*Informed consent refers to the individuals freedom, rights and self-determination in aspects of their life (minedu 2010).  This is a very important part of using IT as an OT as informed consent has to be given to access and use any information from the client. Informed consent is a formal tool to allow the therapist to use the data given is a specific way.

Minedu.(2010).Informed consent Guidelines. Retrieved on 16th March 2011. From
http://www.minedu.govt.nz/NZEducation/EducationPolicies/SpecialEducation/FormsAndGuidelines/InformedConsentGuidelines.aspx
Wise geek. (2011). What is social justice. Retrieved on 16th March 2011.From http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-social-justice.htm
iponz (2010). What is intellectual property. Retrieved on 16th March 2011, From http://www.iponz.govt.nz/cms/what-is-ip/what-is-intellectual-property
Teacherscouncil. (2011). Code of ethics. Retrieved 26 April 2011. From http://www.teacherscouncil.govt.nz/required/ethics/codeofethics.stm)