In week one of this course was our introduction to what we would be learning. Here I will provide you with the content of this week.
“Information technology refers to anything related to computer technology, such as networking, hardware, software, the internet, or the people that work with these technologies.” (Tech Terms.com, 2010)
Technology has become an everyday item to be used in our society. As the years go on technology is becoming more and more integrated into the everyday lives of people in New Zealand.
The Technology I have seen in occupational therapy practice has been digital cameras, video cameras, computers and the software associated with it, Internet, cell phones, wheelchair technology and assistive devices that are electric.
There are many ethical considerations to think about when using technology in practice. Ethics is a set of moral principles that govern the behaviour of a group or individual. Therefore computer ethics is set of moral principles that regulate the use of computers.
Social Justice refers to the concept of a society that gives individuals and groups fair treatment and an equitable share of the benefits of society.
By having a understanding of ICT and the ethical issues it encompasses will help us to use the new technology to our advantage as alot of new technology can make activities alot easier and make them alot less time consuming. An understanding of the ethical issues will ensure that occupational therapists remain an ethical practice.
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