Tutorial One:

1. Definition of Technology ...
The total knowledge and skills available to any given society. Collins Concise Dictionary, 1989.

2.
Because of technology knowledge and skill has become further advanced. Society has a better understanding of the world around us. Technology has helped solved previously unsolved crime, it has also made the world a smaller place with the use of the internet, and the multi-modual ways of communicating are keeping poeple connecting up more frequently than 20years ago.

3.
The devices or system that I feel comfortable and competent with are the ones that I know
how to operate/or learn how to use. My mobile Phone, Laptop and Camera are the items of
technology that I use the most. Frustration when unable to operate these things can be
overwhelming when things aren't going right. I can now use my ipod (which was a gift), which
sat in the drawer for 18months before I learnt how to use it. There are now of course upgraded
models already.

4.
IT is used in Occupational Therapy practice by the use of the computer and being able to
access the Internet.

5.
The ethical implications that arise from capturing, sharing and transferring
information are about Privacy and anominity.

6.
Definition of Computer Ethics ...
"Computer ethics is a branch of practical philosophy which deals with how computing professionals should make decisions regarding professional and social contact."
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7.
Definition of Intellectual Property ...
"Intellectual property is an umbrella term for various legal entitlements which attach to certain types of information, ideas or other intangibles in their expressed form."
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8.
Definition of Social Justice ...
"mostly refers to to an ideal of society, where "justice" refers to economic status rather than to the administration of laws".
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9.
Definition of Informed Consent ...
"... is a legal condition whereby a person can be said to have given concent based upon an appreciation and understanding of the facts and implications of an action".
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10.
It is important to have an understanding of the ethical issues in regards to ITC as it safe
guards me in my practice and takes into consideration the wellbeing and privacy of the
clients under my 'care'.