InformationTechnology, by dictionary defitinion, is the production, storage and communicatnion of information using computers and microelectronics, (Collins English Dictionary, 2003).
This definition tells me that through the use of technology, and more specifically computers, we have become able to communicate with others world wide, create various documents and store them and altogether use this source of technology to do a vast variety of things. This defintion from the Collins Dictionary has covered the main basis of what technology is able to do, but in specualtion, the amount of things that can be achieved through the use of technology is phenominal.
In todays society, the majority of job occupations use technology in their settings, whether just for communication, or to carry out the job tasks altogether. A wide range of technology is availble for leisure occupations also, and many of the adolescents of this time enjoy occupying their time through technology with computer games, online streaming or social networks.
"Information and communication technologies, such as online shopping, instant messaging, digital photography, computer games and mobile phones, are becoming everyday meaningful occupations", (British Journal of OT, 2008).
Technology has become so well known, that to be in a place void of technology would seem like an alien place, showing the extent to how common place technology has become. Generation Y has even been deemed the 'Techno-savvy generation' as they are the first generation to have technology from birth (Theage, 2011). Through this we can see how technology has infused with our everyday lives, showing how prevalent it has become in our society. The steady progress of technoloys is ever inspiring and will only spawn continuous advances, meaning technonlogy will always be a part of our society.
This video from Youtube goes through the use of information technology in everyday lives and how it has become implanted into our lifestyles, (Youtube, 2011)
This video from Youtube goes through the use of information technology in everyday lives and how it has become implanted into our lifestyles, (Youtube, 2011)
IT devices and systems that I am familiar and comfortable with are a wide variety of what is available such as cellphones, Ipods, computers etc. I find that I'm quite techno-savvy myself, being generation Y, and that I'm quite computer literate, finding it easy to navigate most things technological.
Information technology is being used by Occupational Therapists to ensure that therapy remain meaningful to their clients. Technology can be useful to improve both functional independence and occupational performance. I think IT is useful to be a part of as it plays such a big role in the lives of ordinary everyday people.
Ethical implications that can arise is that if someone were to upload a picture or video of someone where consent wasn't given to upload it, it could have ethical implications. It could cause embarrassment etc for the person who is involved in these.
Intellectual property is a way of saying that something belongs to you, and you have the exclusive rights to that something. Under intellectual property law, owners are granted certain exclusive rights to a variety of intangible assets. An exapmple of intellectual property would be the use of the copyright symbol.
Social Justice generally refers to the idea of creating a society or institution tha is based that is based on the principles of equality and solidarity, that understands human rights and recognizes the dignity of every human being.
Informed consent is the consent from a patient or client to undergo a certin treatment plan or to be a particpant in an experiment, and that they understand the risks that involved with the treatment or experiment etc.
Information technology is being used by Occupational Therapists to ensure that therapy remain meaningful to their clients. Technology can be useful to improve both functional independence and occupational performance. I think IT is useful to be a part of as it plays such a big role in the lives of ordinary everyday people.
Ethical implications that can arise is that if someone were to upload a picture or video of someone where consent wasn't given to upload it, it could have ethical implications. It could cause embarrassment etc for the person who is involved in these.
Intellectual property is a way of saying that something belongs to you, and you have the exclusive rights to that something. Under intellectual property law, owners are granted certain exclusive rights to a variety of intangible assets. An exapmple of intellectual property would be the use of the copyright symbol.
Social Justice generally refers to the idea of creating a society or institution tha is based that is based on the principles of equality and solidarity, that understands human rights and recognizes the dignity of every human being.
Informed consent is the consent from a patient or client to undergo a certin treatment plan or to be a particpant in an experiment, and that they understand the risks that involved with the treatment or experiment etc.
References
Collins English Dictionary. (2003).
Ryan, S., & Verdonck, Michelle. (2008). Mainstream Technology as an Occupational Therpay Tool: Technophobe or Technogeek?. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 71(6), 253-256.
The Age. Tech-savvy and ready to take over. Retrieved 2nd March, 2011, from http://www.theage.com.au/national/gen-y--30-charmed-tech-savvy-and-ready-to-take-over-20100108-lyy6.html
Youtube. use of IT in everyday lives. Retrieved 2nd May, 2011, from, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG6e2xp4Bl0
