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Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Posting You Tube Videos and Flickr Badges to Blogs: Explaining the Process
How to embed You Tube videos into your Blog.
Well firstly you need to find a video clip that takes your fancy, and one that you would like to be on your blog.
Once deciding which clip to use, look on the bottom right of the clip under the information box, where there should be a button/ word saying "embed".
Highlight the information within this box, which should turn blue.
Now right click with your mouse and scroll down to where it says "Copy", right click again on this.
Now go to your blog and sign in.
Once signed in, click on the words that say "New Post". This will open to a new posting page.
Firstly write in the title that you want your clip under.
Where you can begin writing your post, right click on this. Scroll down to the words "Paste" and right click on this.
The code for your clip will now be on the page. Go to the bottom of your post and click on "Publish Now".
Congratulations you have now embed a You Tube clip onto your blog
How to embed a Flickr badge into your Blog.
To embed a Flickr badge onto your blog you firstly need to sign into your blog. Once signed in look for the word 'Customise' which is in the top right hand corner of the page. Left click on this.
Then Left click on the words 'Add Gadget' which can be found towards the middle left of this page. After clicking on this a new window/ page will open up. Now click on the word 'Featured' which is at the top on the left side, under 'Basics'. Now scroll down until you come to the words 'Flickr Photo stream'. Now click on the blue '+' button.
Step 1- 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.
Step 2- 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'
Step 3- Select your Layout
Now you can select the layout for your badge. Your can choose from things like screen name, size, orientation and which items the badge will show. Once you have chosen the layout now you can click on the button 'Next: Colours'. This will open up a page where you can choose the colours for your badge. After selecting the colours you want click on the button 'Next: Preview and Get Code'
Step 4- 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'
Your now have a Flickr badge on you Blog
Well firstly you need to find a video clip that takes your fancy, and one that you would like to be on your blog.
Once deciding which clip to use, look on the bottom right of the clip under the information box, where there should be a button/ word saying "embed".
Highlight the information within this box, which should turn blue.
Now right click with your mouse and scroll down to where it says "Copy", right click again on this.
Now go to your blog and sign in.
Once signed in, click on the words that say "New Post". This will open to a new posting page.
Firstly write in the title that you want your clip under.
Where you can begin writing your post, right click on this. Scroll down to the words "Paste" and right click on this.
The code for your clip will now be on the page. Go to the bottom of your post and click on "Publish Now".
Congratulations you have now embed a You Tube clip onto your blog
How to embed a Flickr badge into your Blog.
To embed a Flickr badge onto your blog you firstly need to sign into your blog. Once signed in look for the word 'Customise' which is in the top right hand corner of the page. Left click on this.
Then Left click on the words 'Add Gadget' which can be found towards the middle left of this page. After clicking on this a new window/ page will open up. Now click on the word 'Featured' which is at the top on the left side, under 'Basics'. Now scroll down until you come to the words 'Flickr Photo stream'. Now click on the blue '+' button.
Step 1- 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.
Step 2- 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'
Step 3- Select your Layout
Now you can select the layout for your badge. Your can choose from things like screen name, size, orientation and which items the badge will show. Once you have chosen the layout now you can click on the button 'Next: Colours'. This will open up a page where you can choose the colours for your badge. After selecting the colours you want click on the button 'Next: Preview and Get Code'
Step 4- 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'
Your now have a Flickr badge on you Blog
Assistive Technology
Assistive technology refers to a broad range of devices, services, strategies, and practises that are concerned and applied to decrease and overcome the problems faced by individuals with disabilities.
The definition 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".
Reference
Cook, A., & Hussey, S. (2000). Assistive Technologies: Principles and Practise.
Sacramento, California: Mosby.
An exciting and useful assistive device is the WOBBLE Switch!!!
The wooble switch is a switch that has been designed to aid any individual who has difficulty with fine motor skills, and/or has limited hand movement or motor control. The wooble switch has a wand that can be activated by pressing against the wand in any direction. The wooble switch costs approximately three hundred dollars, though it is well worth every cent if it can increase ones Independence.
The wooble switch is relatively small (palm size), though it is large enough for individuals who lack function and control of the hands. The wooble switch can be attached to most surfaces making it a very beneficial product.
The wooble switch increases function and Independence as it gives the user more control of their surroundings such as turning on or off the radio or television, as they may not have been able to do this without the assistance of the wooble switch. This device also aids individuals to participate in be involved in new activities that they may not have been able to do previously. Overall the wooble switch promotes increased Independence and increased participation and increase meaning to life.
The definition 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".
Reference
Cook, A., & Hussey, S. (2000). Assistive Technologies: Principles and Practise.
Sacramento, California: Mosby.
An exciting and useful assistive device is the WOBBLE Switch!!!
The wooble switch is a switch that has been designed to aid any individual who has difficulty with fine motor skills, and/or has limited hand movement or motor control. The wooble switch has a wand that can be activated by pressing against the wand in any direction. The wooble switch costs approximately three hundred dollars, though it is well worth every cent if it can increase ones Independence.
The wooble switch is relatively small (palm size), though it is large enough for individuals who lack function and control of the hands. The wooble switch can be attached to most surfaces making it a very beneficial product.
The wooble switch increases function and Independence as it gives the user more control of their surroundings such as turning on or off the radio or television, as they may not have been able to do this without the assistance of the wooble switch. This device also aids individuals to participate in be involved in new activities that they may not have been able to do previously. Overall the wooble switch promotes increased Independence and increased participation and increase meaning to life.
Wii Gaming
1. Why do you think Wii gaming has appealed to people who are not traditionally video game players?
Wii gives the older generation in the movie clip an alternative to the normal exercise that they would have to do during rehabilititation, after their surgery. Wii has a great appeal as it is interactive, physical and you can do it anytime.
Wii allows them to gain a new experience and allows them the opportunity to engage in different sport and activites like tennis, boxing, athletics and many more. Using the Wii is also exciting and fun for all involved.
2. What is the relevance to OT?
Wiis are an excellant OT tool to use with clients as it aids in encourageing meaningful and fun occupation, which will assists with increasing balance, physical abilities and executive cognition functions. Wii can be used with a range of people, ages and abilites which increases its use as a intervention technique. Wii also allows socialization and communication among clients, family and therapists.
3. Investigate the other applications offered by the Wii gaming console, how else could it be used as an OT tool?
The developers of Wii are continuously creating new games and activites that for its users. Some Wii games that are currently available help enhance fitness, endurance, concentration, co-ordination and memory. As they games range from physical/ sporting activities to cognitive activites such as problem solving, puzzles and maths. These games could be used to increase cognitive abilites.
Wii gives the older generation in the movie clip an alternative to the normal exercise that they would have to do during rehabilititation, after their surgery. Wii has a great appeal as it is interactive, physical and you can do it anytime.
Wii allows them to gain a new experience and allows them the opportunity to engage in different sport and activites like tennis, boxing, athletics and many more. Using the Wii is also exciting and fun for all involved.
2. What is the relevance to OT?
Wiis are an excellant OT tool to use with clients as it aids in encourageing meaningful and fun occupation, which will assists with increasing balance, physical abilities and executive cognition functions. Wii can be used with a range of people, ages and abilites which increases its use as a intervention technique. Wii also allows socialization and communication among clients, family and therapists.
3. Investigate the other applications offered by the Wii gaming console, how else could it be used as an OT tool?
The developers of Wii are continuously creating new games and activites that for its users. Some Wii games that are currently available help enhance fitness, endurance, concentration, co-ordination and memory. As they games range from physical/ sporting activities to cognitive activites such as problem solving, puzzles and maths. These games could be used to increase cognitive abilites.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Online Communities
"Facebook"
www.facebook. com
What is the focus of the community?
Facebook is an online network that has been designed to link friends and families to one another, throughout the world. Facebook encourages participation and socialization. Facebook is privately owned by Facebook, Inc
What services are provided? How interactive is this site? How can people contribute?
Facebook allows you to design and create your own profile page. You can add personal information, photo's and comments ab our yourself. You can also be tagged in other peoples photos, join fan clubs and groups, add videos, play games and do quizzes.
Facebook is a very interactive site. You can talk to other members of facebook live through facebook chat, which is like an instant message that is only between the two members. You can also place comments on both your own page and on other peoples pages, or you can send a private message.
Facebook allows you to choose who views your profile, by letting you control who you accept to be your facebook friends, and allows you to delete and block other users. Abuse can also be reported.
Consider material presented during the lecture and make comment on why people choose to contribute to this community. What is it they are seeking?
Facebook users choose to join the facebook network to increase their social interactions, to gain a sense of identity and belonging. Users feel they can truly express themselves as an individual and communicate their opinions and everyday thought freely. Through the acceptance of facebook friends it gives a sense of community. Also through the joining of fan clubs and groups they can form a sense of belonging and be able to communicate with other users that have similar beliefs and religious/cultural characteristics as them.
Cut and paste an example of the types of topics being discussed
The following page has been designed to make people aware of the unnecessary slaughter of horses and the abuse that they are subjected to. Page is called STOP HORSE SLAUGHTER
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000371830014&v=info&ref=profile#!/pages/Dubai/STOP-Horse-Slaughter/36593282409
Considering material presented during the course and make comment on the potential ethical issues that may arise in this community, eg. lack of identity and accountability
There has been a large amount of criticism in regards to facebook and its usage, especially in relation to the privacy of its users, use of advertising, child safety, inappropriate pages and photos and the inability to deleting content before terminating the account. Identity theft is another major issue that surrounds facebook, as users disclose personal information, and attach photos. Facebook users may also fake who they really are when setting up a profile, this subjects other users to false of identity. There is also ethical issues with groups that are promoting concepts/issues such as anorexia, i hate...., disrespecting individuals with disabilities, and discrimination of races and cultures. The people that create these pages can not be held accountable for setting up these pages and do not face punishment. Though facebook.Inc does have the power to delete pages and users can report pages that are offensive.
Consider material presented during the lecture and make comment on the benefits of this community holds over traditional notion of communities ,eg. communities reliant on geographic proximity. Facebook can influence users lives in many ways and holds great benefits for them. Facebook's benefits include allowing users to keep in touch with family/ friends that they would otherwise not be able to contact due to geographical issues- eg, overseas, isolated areas. Facebook connections are instant, the information they would view is up to date. Facebook allows connections and relationships to be formed and as it is a free service is an accessible service throughout the world.
Consider material presented during lecture and make comment what this community lacks or can not provide which traditional communities can.
Facebook is an online community and therefore does not have the same personal aspect as traditional communities. Traditional communities involve face to face, personal contact which allows people to interact on a deeper level. This aids them to communicate more fully through their body language, facial expression and tone. While facebook only allows the users to communicate through written messages, which are often mis-interrupted and not understood, which can change relationships.
www.facebook. com
What is the focus of the community?
Facebook is an online network that has been designed to link friends and families to one another, throughout the world. Facebook encourages participation and socialization. Facebook is privately owned by Facebook, Inc
What services are provided? How interactive is this site? How can people contribute?
Facebook allows you to design and create your own profile page. You can add personal information, photo's and comments ab our yourself. You can also be tagged in other peoples photos, join fan clubs and groups, add videos, play games and do quizzes.
Facebook is a very interactive site. You can talk to other members of facebook live through facebook chat, which is like an instant message that is only between the two members. You can also place comments on both your own page and on other peoples pages, or you can send a private message.
Facebook allows you to choose who views your profile, by letting you control who you accept to be your facebook friends, and allows you to delete and block other users. Abuse can also be reported.
Consider material presented during the lecture and make comment on why people choose to contribute to this community. What is it they are seeking?
Facebook users choose to join the facebook network to increase their social interactions, to gain a sense of identity and belonging. Users feel they can truly express themselves as an individual and communicate their opinions and everyday thought freely. Through the acceptance of facebook friends it gives a sense of community. Also through the joining of fan clubs and groups they can form a sense of belonging and be able to communicate with other users that have similar beliefs and religious/cultural characteristics as them.
Cut and paste an example of the types of topics being discussed
The following page has been designed to make people aware of the unnecessary slaughter of horses and the abuse that they are subjected to. Page is called STOP HORSE SLAUGHTER
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000371830014&v=info&ref=profile#!/pages/Dubai/STOP-Horse-Slaughter/36593282409
Considering material presented during the course and make comment on the potential ethical issues that may arise in this community, eg. lack of identity and accountability
There has been a large amount of criticism in regards to facebook and its usage, especially in relation to the privacy of its users, use of advertising, child safety, inappropriate pages and photos and the inability to deleting content before terminating the account. Identity theft is another major issue that surrounds facebook, as users disclose personal information, and attach photos. Facebook users may also fake who they really are when setting up a profile, this subjects other users to false of identity. There is also ethical issues with groups that are promoting concepts/issues such as anorexia, i hate...., disrespecting individuals with disabilities, and discrimination of races and cultures. The people that create these pages can not be held accountable for setting up these pages and do not face punishment. Though facebook.Inc does have the power to delete pages and users can report pages that are offensive.
Consider material presented during the lecture and make comment on the benefits of this community holds over traditional notion of communities ,eg. communities reliant on geographic proximity. Facebook can influence users lives in many ways and holds great benefits for them. Facebook's benefits include allowing users to keep in touch with family/ friends that they would otherwise not be able to contact due to geographical issues- eg, overseas, isolated areas. Facebook connections are instant, the information they would view is up to date. Facebook allows connections and relationships to be formed and as it is a free service is an accessible service throughout the world.
Consider material presented during lecture and make comment what this community lacks or can not provide which traditional communities can.
Facebook is an online community and therefore does not have the same personal aspect as traditional communities. Traditional communities involve face to face, personal contact which allows people to interact on a deeper level. This aids them to communicate more fully through their body language, facial expression and tone. While facebook only allows the users to communicate through written messages, which are often mis-interrupted and not understood, which can change relationships.
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