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Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Task 8- Flickr badge
This process gave me a lot of grief.In the end I google searched "fickr badge" and got directions from there. I am still relatively unhappy because I was unable to use a flickr badge and could only embed it as a 'new post' rather than a 'gadget'.
Choosing either a HTML or Flash Badge
There are 2 types of Flickr badges that you can choose for your photos, which are HTML or a Flash badge. An HTML will show the photos in the original format in which they were posted. While a flash format will allow you to show more than one photo as well as show them in more than one format. eg- colour/ black-white.
Next - Choose your Photos
Now that you have selected a format that your photos will be shown as click on the button 'Next: Choose Content'. This button will take you to another page where you can select the photos that you want on your badge. Here you can either select individual photos or videos, or content that has been posted by other users, or specific contents.
Once selecting the pictures or videos that you want on your badge, click on the button 'Next: Layout
Select your Layout
Now you can select the layout for your badge. Your can choose from screen name, size, orientation. Once you have chosen the layout now you click 'Next: Colours'. This will open up a page where you can choose the colours for your badge. Click 'Next: Preview and Get Code'
Your Badge
Your badge will now be displayed on the page. Also a information box will be opened showing the HTML code with other information about the badges set-up. Now copy and paste the the HTML code into your new post page on your blog, and click on 'publish now'
Choosing either a HTML or Flash Badge
There are 2 types of Flickr badges that you can choose for your photos, which are HTML or a Flash badge. An HTML will show the photos in the original format in which they were posted. While a flash format will allow you to show more than one photo as well as show them in more than one format. eg- colour/ black-white.
Next - Choose your Photos
Now that you have selected a format that your photos will be shown as click on the button 'Next: Choose Content'. This button will take you to another page where you can select the photos that you want on your badge. Here you can either select individual photos or videos, or content that has been posted by other users, or specific contents.
Once selecting the pictures or videos that you want on your badge, click on the button 'Next: Layout
Select your Layout
Now you can select the layout for your badge. Your can choose from screen name, size, orientation. Once you have chosen the layout now you click 'Next: Colours'. This will open up a page where you can choose the colours for your badge. Click 'Next: Preview and Get Code'
Your Badge
Your badge will now be displayed on the page. Also a information box will be opened showing the HTML code with other information about the badges set-up. Now copy and paste the the HTML code into your new post page on your blog, and click on 'publish now'
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Task Seven: Assistive Technology
The definition explained in the artiocle “Assistive Technologies: Principles and Practice” of Assistive Technology is:
“Any item, piece of equipment or product system whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized that is used to increase or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities”
Trevor of Star Mobility’s definition was:
Hard or soft ware used to increase, maintain or improve a person’s disability by the use of technology to improve:
- Independent
- Communication
- Leisure ‘entertainment
- Education
- Employment
- Daily living and
- Mobility
Cook, A.M., & Hussey, S.M. (2000). Assistive technologies: principles and practice. St Louis: Mosby
One piece of equipment introduced in the assistive technology tutorial was the
Wave Switch Tract Ball.
Cost is $461.25 (including gst)
Specifically designed for users with limited hand control, motor skill difficulty, hand-eye coordination challenges, and/or involuntary muscle spasms, Wave features an oversized trackball with free-running silky smooth movement that requires only the slightest touch. Colour coded buttons allow for left & right clicks as well as drag lock, giving users the ability to "lock on" to a screen object so it can be dragged without continuously pressing a button. www.star-educational.co.nz
For users the tract ball assists a person to get through larger amounts of work helping them to be more efficient and productive.
“Any item, piece of equipment or product system whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized that is used to increase or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities”
Trevor of Star Mobility’s definition was:
Hard or soft ware used to increase, maintain or improve a person’s disability by the use of technology to improve:
- Independent
- Communication
- Leisure ‘entertainment
- Education
- Employment
- Daily living and
- Mobility
Cook, A.M., & Hussey, S.M. (2000). Assistive technologies: principles and practice. St Louis: Mosby
One piece of equipment introduced in the assistive technology tutorial was the
Wave Switch Tract Ball.
Cost is $461.25 (including gst)
Specifically designed for users with limited hand control, motor skill difficulty, hand-eye coordination challenges, and/or involuntary muscle spasms, Wave features an oversized trackball with free-running silky smooth movement that requires only the slightest touch. Colour coded buttons allow for left & right clicks as well as drag lock, giving users the ability to "lock on" to a screen object so it can be dragged without continuously pressing a button. www.star-educational.co.nz
For users the tract ball assists a person to get through larger amounts of work helping them to be more efficient and productive.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Task Six- The Internet and Online Communities
"Couch Surfing" refers to the practice of moving from one friends house to another. The couch surfing network is a hospitality exchange where travellers stay on hosts 'couch' for free during their travel around the world.
Services provided. Interactivity of site.
- Provides a service of linking people up with free accommodation at other members houses
- Holds registration of peoples interest to couch surf or host.
- Has a secure messaging system for people to get in touch with each other without giving out personal information until a person is ready to do so.
- Holds peoples 'profiles', in which other members can give 'feedback' about the person.
- Gives information about 2 annual events for people to participate in.
What people are seeking from this site.
- People may register and use this site for the intended function of exchanging accommodation when travelling.
- They may also use it to connect with people they are otherwise not likely to meeting.
- This site allows members to meet people with similar interests (travel)
Potential ethical issues that may arise in this community
- The site creators have had to be very astute in the way the site is set up in regards to the sharing of personal information. Due to the high security risks relating to people welcoming strangers into their homes, the site has 3 methods of ensuring security. The 1st is that every user has a profile on which others can give 'feedback' on another member. 2nd is a credit card verification system showing that a member is actually the person they say they are. The 3rd is a 'vouch' system where members can vouch for others that they know and have met.
Benefits this community holds over traditional notions of community e.g. communities reliant on geographic proximity
Interestingly the vast geographic expanse of this community is the essence of what brings it together.
Without the technology to bring it together the communication would happen very slowly. This site and its function is maximised by technology becoming more efficient. Wireless, universally available, fast Internet means users can be more ad hoc about their plans, leaving the organisation of accommodation until later and later.
What this community can not provide that traditional communities can:
The way in which this online community differs from other online communities is that it is a 'linking up' service for people to meet others face to face. It therefore does not try to replace the traditional idea of a community; it probably enhances a persons real life community.
Services provided. Interactivity of site.
- Provides a service of linking people up with free accommodation at other members houses
- Holds registration of peoples interest to couch surf or host.
- Has a secure messaging system for people to get in touch with each other without giving out personal information until a person is ready to do so.
- Holds peoples 'profiles', in which other members can give 'feedback' about the person.
- Gives information about 2 annual events for people to participate in.
What people are seeking from this site.
- People may register and use this site for the intended function of exchanging accommodation when travelling.
- They may also use it to connect with people they are otherwise not likely to meeting.
- This site allows members to meet people with similar interests (travel)
Potential ethical issues that may arise in this community
- The site creators have had to be very astute in the way the site is set up in regards to the sharing of personal information. Due to the high security risks relating to people welcoming strangers into their homes, the site has 3 methods of ensuring security. The 1st is that every user has a profile on which others can give 'feedback' on another member. 2nd is a credit card verification system showing that a member is actually the person they say they are. The 3rd is a 'vouch' system where members can vouch for others that they know and have met.
Benefits this community holds over traditional notions of community e.g. communities reliant on geographic proximity
Interestingly the vast geographic expanse of this community is the essence of what brings it together.
Without the technology to bring it together the communication would happen very slowly. This site and its function is maximised by technology becoming more efficient. Wireless, universally available, fast Internet means users can be more ad hoc about their plans, leaving the organisation of accommodation until later and later.
What this community can not provide that traditional communities can:
The way in which this online community differs from other online communities is that it is a 'linking up' service for people to meet others face to face. It therefore does not try to replace the traditional idea of a community; it probably enhances a persons real life community.
Informing OT practice: Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand
In researching the website of the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand I have found it is an essential site for OT practitioners in New Zealand.
Describe the site and its focus:
The Occupational therapy Board of New Zealand Website gives information to OT's on OT practice by:
-facilitates and organises registration for OT's
- facilitates applications and grants for practicing certificates
- generates expressions of interest from supervisors
- gives information on OT 'scope of practice'
- facilitates and informs regarding OT competency requirements
- deals with complaints.
Who is using the site, is there an active membership?
Practicing Occupational Therapists can register with the board although you done have to be registered to use the website. There is no information on the site regarding how many OT's are registered. Registration is not mandatory and is separate from a practice certificate. There is not chat or messaging function on the site.
What is your own opinion of the value of the site?
This is an essential site for NZ Occupational Therapists and NZ Occupational Therapy as a profession. It is also valuable for employers of Occupational Therapists to understand the scope of OT practice. It presents itself as a very professional site which upholds NZ OT policy, procedure and professional commitments.
Describe the site and its focus:
The Occupational therapy Board of New Zealand Website gives information to OT's on OT practice by:
-facilitates and organises registration for OT's
- facilitates applications and grants for practicing certificates
- generates expressions of interest from supervisors
- gives information on OT 'scope of practice'
- facilitates and informs regarding OT competency requirements
- deals with complaints.
Who is using the site, is there an active membership?
Practicing Occupational Therapists can register with the board although you done have to be registered to use the website. There is no information on the site regarding how many OT's are registered. Registration is not mandatory and is separate from a practice certificate. There is not chat or messaging function on the site.
What is your own opinion of the value of the site?
This is an essential site for NZ Occupational Therapists and NZ Occupational Therapy as a profession. It is also valuable for employers of Occupational Therapists to understand the scope of OT practice. It presents itself as a very professional site which upholds NZ OT policy, procedure and professional commitments.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Task 5 - Storyboarding and scripting of shortfilm
As a group we used approximately 20 minutes of class time to initially have a 'brainstorm' to generate possible ideas which were in line with the theme we were given.
Once our idea was established we considered, (verbally and with a few ideas on paper) the steps and progression of shots that would formulate the film succinctly. After that (short discussion) we used our "creative flow" to create and develop the film as we went.
Once our idea was established we considered, (verbally and with a few ideas on paper) the steps and progression of shots that would formulate the film succinctly. After that (short discussion) we used our "creative flow" to create and develop the film as we went.
Task 4- Summary of services offered by youtube
To upload our short film (below) to this blog, we initially used Adobe Premiere then uploaded onto youtube.
The services provided by youtube are:
Video's are hosted and served from youtube. Users can watch videos on youtube directly or video's can be embedded in other locations such as facebook or blog sites. Video's are limited in lenght. Users can rate or comment on others videos- this (they say) gives a sense of community to the site. You tube has also partners with others and now provides some video's that have commercial content (where other video's have content restrictions, if commercial property)
The services provided by youtube are:
Video's are hosted and served from youtube. Users can watch videos on youtube directly or video's can be embedded in other locations such as facebook or blog sites. Video's are limited in lenght. Users can rate or comment on others videos- this (they say) gives a sense of community to the site. You tube has also partners with others and now provides some video's that have commercial content (where other video's have content restrictions, if commercial property)
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