tutorial one:

define information technology.

Information technology (IT), as defined by the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA), is "the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems, particularly software applications and computer hardware."

Adelman, C. (2000). A Parallel Postsecondary Universe: The Certification System in Information Technology. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Education


IT devices i am comfortable using

telephones, mobile phones, computor, email, webcams, facebook, television, mp3, ipod, playstation.

how IT is used in occupational therapy

clinical notes on computor
pagers
mobile phones
websights
email
intranet

ethical issues from IT

stalkers, not safe, false information, wrong person sent to, technology failure.

define computor ethics

Computer Ethics is a branch of practical philosophy which deals with how computing professionals should make decisions regarding professional and social conduct.

Deborah G. Johnson (2001) Computer Ethics. Prentice Hall.

define intelectual property

Intellectual property (IP) are legal property rights over creations of the mind, both artistic and commercial, and the corresponding fields of law.

Intellectual Property Licensing: Forms and Analysis, by Richard Raysman, Edward A. Pisacreta and Kenneth A. Adler. Law Journal Press, 1999-2008. ISBN 973-58852-086-9

define social justice

Social justice, sometimes called civil justice, refers to the concept of a society in which justice is achieved in every aspect of society, rather than merely the administration of law. It is generally thought of as a world which affords individuals and groups fair treatment and an impartial share of the benefits of society. (Different proponents of social justice have developed different interpretations of what constitutes fair treatment and an impartial share.) It can also refer to the distribution of advantages and disadvantages within a society.

Wikipaedia 2009. retrieved 7th may 2009.

define informed consent

Informed consent is a legal condition whereby a person can be said to have given consent based upon a clear appreciation and understanding of the facts, implications and future consequences of an action. In order to give informed consent, the individual concerned must have adequate reasoning faculties and be in possession of all relevant facts at the time consent is given.

Wikipaedia 2009. retrieved 7th may 2009

understanding of ICT and the ethical issues it encompasses will help us in our practise and daily lives.

i think in todays world it is important to keep up with the ever changing times. with our fast paced world its helpfull to use technology as it is alot quicker and reliable compared to post or word of mouth ect. however it is important to have an understanding of ethical issues in technology, in order to maximise appropriate usage.