As part of our course we were asked to consider the range of
online communities. What has inspired me has been the
range of vibrant and amazing sites/blogs
by folks who experience disability.....
PhilosopherCrip
Thoughts from a wannabe ’stand-up philosopher,’ who happens to be sitting down
water on the brain and lots on my mind Stephen Drake
Crip confessions
Wheelchair dancer
from the above blog an amazing post about glee and the wheelchair dancing episode
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Assistive Technology
We had an inspiring lecture and tutorial presented to us by Dave Speden from
Kimi ora School in Wellington.
He talked to us about how assistive technology could be an enable
people with physical disabilites have more control over their physical environments and how communication devices provided more control over their social environment.
Assistive Technology is defined by Cook and Hussey as “a broad range of devices, services, strategies and practices that are conceived and applied to ameliorate the problems faced by individuals who have disabilities”
Dave described a person-centred way of assessing for A/T
Student (physical, cognitive, affective)
Environment (physical and social)
Tasks (they may want to participate in - cooking, computers, outdoor activities)
Technology/Tools (technology is the last decision not the first)
Kimi ora School in Wellington.
He talked to us about how assistive technology could be an enable
people with physical disabilites have more control over their physical environments and how communication devices provided more control over their social environment.
Assistive Technology is defined by Cook and Hussey as “a broad range of devices, services, strategies and practices that are conceived and applied to ameliorate the problems faced by individuals who have disabilities”
Dave described a person-centred way of assessing for A/T
Student (physical, cognitive, affective)
Environment (physical and social)
Tasks (they may want to participate in - cooking, computers, outdoor activities)
Technology/Tools (technology is the last decision not the first)
access to information technology
In this paper our first tutorial was about information technology and ethics…..
Hammel and Smith (1993) linked the importance of this topic to occupational therapy.
“The ability to access and use information technologies has become a survival skill for every member of society and should therefore be considered part of meaningful occupation” p. 970
Hammel, J.M. & Smith, R. O. (1993). The development of technology competencies and training guidelines for occupational therapists. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 47(11), 970-997.
But not all people have equal access to information technology
Here is an overview of Addressing the ‘Digital Divide’ in Aotearoa New Zealand
Hammel and Smith (1993) linked the importance of this topic to occupational therapy.
“The ability to access and use information technologies has become a survival skill for every member of society and should therefore be considered part of meaningful occupation” p. 970
Hammel, J.M. & Smith, R. O. (1993). The development of technology competencies and training guidelines for occupational therapists. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 47(11), 970-997.
But not all people have equal access to information technology
Here is an overview of Addressing the ‘Digital Divide’ in Aotearoa New Zealand
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Starting your blog
Blogging is a very interesting phenomena in that it allows anyone with access to a computer and an internet connection to self-publish and potentially reach an audience.
For content to be useful, it must be readable, relevant and reliable, usable and accessible, and site and content must be discoverable. Follow this link for more info...
My blog is not very accessible because I have chosen to fill it with youtube
videos which = increased loading time for anyone who doesn't have fast speed broadband........
Blogger is a free service that offers you a range of templates to easily and quickly start your own blog....
By signing up for a blog with google you agree to the following.....
11. Content license from you
11.1 You retain copyright and any other rights you already hold in Content which you submit, post or display on or through, the Services. By submitting, posting or displaying the content you give Google a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, and non-exclusive license to reproduce, adapt, modify, translate, publish, publicly perform, publicly display and distribute any Content which you submit, post or display on or through, the Services. This license is for the sole purpose of enabling Google to display, distribute and promote the Services and may be revoked for certain Services as defined in the Additional Terms of those Services.
11.2 You agree that this license includes a right for Google to make such Content available to other companies, organizations or individuals with whom Google has relationships for the provision of syndicated services, and to use such Content in connection with the provision of those services.
11.3 You understand that Google, in performing the required technical steps to provide the Services to our users, may (a) transmit or distribute your Content over various public networks and in various media; and (b) make such changes to your Content as are necessary to conform and adapt that Content to the technical requirements of connecting networks, devices, services or media. You agree that this license shall permit Google to take these actions.
11.4 You confirm and warrant to Google that you have all the rights, power and authority necessary to grant the above license.
For content to be useful, it must be readable, relevant and reliable, usable and accessible, and site and content must be discoverable. Follow this link for more info...
My blog is not very accessible because I have chosen to fill it with youtube
videos which = increased loading time for anyone who doesn't have fast speed broadband........
Blogger is a free service that offers you a range of templates to easily and quickly start your own blog....
By signing up for a blog with google you agree to the following.....
11. Content license from you
11.1 You retain copyright and any other rights you already hold in Content which you submit, post or display on or through, the Services. By submitting, posting or displaying the content you give Google a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, and non-exclusive license to reproduce, adapt, modify, translate, publish, publicly perform, publicly display and distribute any Content which you submit, post or display on or through, the Services. This license is for the sole purpose of enabling Google to display, distribute and promote the Services and may be revoked for certain Services as defined in the Additional Terms of those Services.
11.2 You agree that this license includes a right for Google to make such Content available to other companies, organizations or individuals with whom Google has relationships for the provision of syndicated services, and to use such Content in connection with the provision of those services.
11.3 You understand that Google, in performing the required technical steps to provide the Services to our users, may (a) transmit or distribute your Content over various public networks and in various media; and (b) make such changes to your Content as are necessary to conform and adapt that Content to the technical requirements of connecting networks, devices, services or media. You agree that this license shall permit Google to take these actions.
11.4 You confirm and warrant to Google that you have all the rights, power and authority necessary to grant the above license.
Flickr and digital photography
Here is an helpful link comparing digital vs analogue cameras
Our second tutorial covered the use of digital cameras taking photos around the campus and trying to load these onto the internet....we posted these onto flicker so we could link them onto our blog....by posting my photos onto Flickr I granted yahoo the rights to
the royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive and fully sublicensable right and license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform and display such Content (in whole or part) worldwide and/or to incorporate it in other works in any form, media, or technology now known or later developed.
I thought the technology later developed part was cute.....
Loading your photos onto flickr
How to add flickr photos to your blog using a badge
Our second tutorial covered the use of digital cameras taking photos around the campus and trying to load these onto the internet....we posted these onto flicker so we could link them onto our blog....by posting my photos onto Flickr I granted yahoo the rights to
the royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive and fully sublicensable right and license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform and display such Content (in whole or part) worldwide and/or to incorporate it in other works in any form, media, or technology now known or later developed.
I thought the technology later developed part was cute.....
Loading your photos onto flickr
How to add flickr photos to your blog using a badge
Monday, May 31, 2010
Access to free computers and computer training in Dunedin.....
Dunedin Public Libraries; Blueskin Bay,Dunedin City, Mosgiel, Port Chalmers, Waikouaiti.
free wireless access for laptops and a suite of desktop computers available. Can access broadband internet, email, facebook, skype etc etc
The library also offers free introductory computer classes for individuals or groups:
http://www.dunedinlibraries.com/home/?page=aboutus_tours_computer
The free computer access at Dunedin public libraries has been provided by "The Aotearoa People’s Network Kaharoa which provides free access to broadband internet services in public libraries so that everyone can benefit from accessing, experiencing and creating digital content.
The network benefits anyone who has access to a public library. It opens up the digital world to all people and communities by giving them access to computers, the internet and training. Scanners, audio recorders and Kete (digital repositories) allow communities to gather, digitise and store their histories and memories and to share them with others."
This was an initiative that came out of the NZ digital strategy and the National Library...it is nationwide reaching an increasing number of libraries...120 at last count...I think it is fantastic in going some way to addressing the inequalities around access to computers/internet etc.
The Dunedin city council has just started a trial of free wireless broadband in the octagon...only accessible to folks who have access to laptop computers with a wireless connection...
http://tvnz.co.nz/technology-news/free-wi-fi-access-dunedin-s-octagon-3531832
Dunedin Public Libraries; Blueskin Bay,Dunedin City, Mosgiel, Port Chalmers, Waikouaiti.
free wireless access for laptops and a suite of desktop computers available. Can access broadband internet, email, facebook, skype etc etc
The library also offers free introductory computer classes for individuals or groups:
http://www.dunedinlibraries.com/home/?page=aboutus_tours_computer
The free computer access at Dunedin public libraries has been provided by "The Aotearoa People’s Network Kaharoa which provides free access to broadband internet services in public libraries so that everyone can benefit from accessing, experiencing and creating digital content.
The network benefits anyone who has access to a public library. It opens up the digital world to all people and communities by giving them access to computers, the internet and training. Scanners, audio recorders and Kete (digital repositories) allow communities to gather, digitise and store their histories and memories and to share them with others."
This was an initiative that came out of the NZ digital strategy and the National Library...it is nationwide reaching an increasing number of libraries...120 at last count...I think it is fantastic in going some way to addressing the inequalities around access to computers/internet etc.
The Dunedin city council has just started a trial of free wireless broadband in the octagon...only accessible to folks who have access to laptop computers with a wireless connection...
http://tvnz.co.nz/technology-news/free-wi-fi-access-dunedin-s-octagon-3531832
Monday, March 22, 2010
Making movies
Over the course of two and a bit tutorials our group of five students created a story, drew up a storyboard shot and edited our video and posted it on youtube and linked it to our blogs.....The theme was overcoming adversity! I love this video!!!!
here is how to link a youtube clip to blog......
Here is how to post a video to youtube
here is how to link a youtube clip to blog......
Here is how to post a video to youtube
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