Opinions of Social Work Students on Technology Use and Ethics in Social Work Practices

2022 ◽  
pp. 21-43
Author(s):  
Irfan Dogan ◽  
Elif Gokcearslan Cifci
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Social Work Students ◽  
Work Practices ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Student Groups ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Global Pandemic

The use of technology in social work practices has increased due to the global pandemic of COVID-19. This situation has also revealed new ethical issues and opinions in the field of social work practices. This research aims to explore ethical issues and the increase of technology in social work practices from the perspectives of social work students. Social work students at the undergraduate level in Turkey constitute the sample of the research. The research data were collected through an online questionnaire consisting of students' socio-demographic information and their opinions on technology use and ethics in social work practices. It was tried to reach social work students through the student groups in social media by the typical case sampling technique. Statistical tests including descriptive and comparative statistics were applied in analyzing the data. There was a significant relationship among opinions of the participants on the use of technology in social work practices and ethics by gender, number of practice terms, and taking courses about ethics in social work.

scholarly journals Harnessing Technology for Research During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed Methods Diary Study Protocol

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 160940692098604
Author(s):  
L. Y. Saltzman ◽  
L. D. Terzis ◽  
T. C. Hansel ◽  
J. M. Blakey ◽  
D. Logan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Social Work Students ◽  
Diary Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Master Of Social Work ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Msw Students ◽  
Changes Over Time

Project Title: Psychosocial Reactions to a Global Pandemic: A Diary Study During COVID-19. Design: The study uses a mixed methods design that includes both a cross-sectional quantitative survey and qualitative diary entries submitted online eight times by student participants. Context of Study: The study timeline spans the full shutdown, phase 1 reopening, and phase 2 reopening of New Orleans Louisiana. Objectives: The study has three primary objectives: (1) To better understand the experiences of Social Work Students during the COVID-19 pandemic; (2) To explore risk and protective factors that influences Social Work Students’ ability to cope with stressors and changes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic; and (3) to track changes over time in coping among Social Work Students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Study Population: Current Master of Social Work (MSW) Students enrolled at Tulane University during the COVID-19 Pandemic will be invited to participate in this study.

scholarly journals ‘Teaching Hope’

2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 87-101
Author(s):  
Jessica Proctor
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Work Values ◽  
Social Work Students ◽  
Student Group ◽  
Student Groups ◽  
Analysis And Evaluation ◽  
Work Settings ◽  
Social Work Values ◽  
Reflective Capacity ◽  
Potential Benefits

This article provides a brief analysis and evaluation of a one-off cross-placement student group based around the theme ‘advocacy’, and presents the views of both the facilitator and the students who took part. It asks the questions: ‘Are cross-setting student groups useful in terms of development of reflective capacity in social work students?’ ‘Do themes from advocacy provide a good starting place for the discussion of social work values?’ and ‘Can advocacy principles be applied across social work settings, and what are the potential benefits and obstacles?’. Some conclusions and recommendations are offered.

An exploration of issues affecting the assessment of social work students on practice placement in England

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1-2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bridget Caffrey
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Social Work Students ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Field Education ◽  
Student Groups ◽  
Practice Teaching ◽  
New Ideas ◽  
Training And Support ◽  
The Impact

Abstract;This PN explores issues affecting assessment of social work students on practice placements in England.  The authors have many years of experience in this area of social work and aim to highlight concerns about the complexity of assessment in practice settings. The PN reports on research presented by (author) at the 12th International Conference on Practice Teaching and Field Education in Health and Social Work, September 2018 to consider student perspectives. These highlight a sense of feeling powerless and judged. The PN also explores the wider issues potentially impacting on the assessment of students practice. Acknowledging the challenges of all assessments the PN considers how assessment of student practice may be further complicated by factors including the role and demands of universities, the impact of training and support for practice educators and pressures within current social work practice. The PN highlights longstanding inequalities within social work assessment on placements for some student groups, including BAME students. The authors draw on Brookfields (1998) reflective lenses and encourage the social work profession to reflect and consider how current practice might be improved. The authors invite ideas and feedback to stimulate a professional debate and new ideas.

BLENDED LEARNING IN SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE COURSES: A REFLECTIVE LEARNING MODEL

2021 ◽  
Vol 55 (01n02) ◽  
pp. 53-68
Author(s):  
CHING MAN LAM ◽  
ZIXIN PAN
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Practice Experience ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Blended Teaching

The rapid development of information technology and the recent global pandemic have accelerated the use of online courses in spheres of higher education. However, the use of technology in social work education remains controversial, particularly regarding practice-related courses. This paper reports experiences of using the reflective-based blended approach in courses for teaching social work practice. Positive evaluation and feedback were obtained from students that indicates the success of blended teaching. Based on the practice experience, the paper discusses success factors and difficulties in blended teaching and strategies for blended course design.

Perceived Skills, Self-Efficacy, and Attitudes Toward Technology: A Pilot Study of BSW Students

2014 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-81
Author(s):  
Laura Ting ◽  
Marcela Sarmiento Mellinger ◽  
Katherine Morris
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Social Work Education ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Social Work Students ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Attitudes Toward Technology ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Work Education

The Council on Social Work Education has called for the increased use of relevant technology; however, limited research is available on social work students’ perceived skills, self- efficacy, and attitudes toward technology. This study examined 215 BSW students’ perceived confidence, skills, attitudes, and self- efficacy regarding technology use before and after taking a social work and technology course. Significant differences were found in all factors except attitude. Age was negatively correlated with perceived skills and self- efficacy. Qualitative data on how students felt about technology in their future roles as social workers identified six themes: better service provision, changes in communications, improved access and productivity, client involvement, concerns with confidentiality, and role of technology. Recommendations for future research and implications for social work education and practice are discussed.

scholarly journals Keeping The Physical Educator “Connected” An Examination Of Comfort Level, Usage And Professional Development Available For Technology Integration In The Curricular Area Of Physical Education

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 225-230
Author(s):  
Megan Adkins ◽  
Matthew R. Bice ◽  
Vicki Worrell ◽  
Nita Unruh
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Comfort Level ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Integrating Technology ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Physical Educator

Schools continue to integrate the use of technology, and gymnasiums are not an exception.  The purpose of the study was to determine the comfort level of Physical Education teachers integrating technology in the gymnasium, determine types of professional development provided for technology use, and potential barriers associated with technology usage. A survey of 179 practicing Physical Education teachers located in the Midwest completed an online questionnaire. Results indicated Physical Education teachers were comfortable integrating technology but reported inadequate professional develop on technology device implementation.  These findings suggest Physical Educators are willing to integrate technology but the professional development and resources available to accomplish this is lacking. Future research should examine PETE program offerings, and additional PD opportunities offered by SHAPE America within the area of technology and Physical Education.

scholarly journals The Role of Technology in the Hospital and Implications for Coronavirus

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 48-55
Author(s):  
Cathy Lipke ◽  
◽  
Rajanpreet Shinger ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Crucial Role ◽  
Care Setting ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Technological Advances

social workers play a crucial role in patient wellbeing in a health care setting. Technological advances have changed the way patients and practitioners communicate. Social work has attempted to keep up with advances in technology, however there are barriers. This study interviewed health care social workers and explored the use of technology in their practice. In the time of a global pandemic, health care has seen many restrictions to receiving care and supporting family members of patients. Social workers and their use of technology plays can play a major role in supporting patients accessing services and keeping patients connected with their families.

scholarly journals PERSEPSI MAHASISWA UNIVERSITAS PGRI PALEMBANG TERHADAP PEMBELAJARAN DARING DI PANDEMI COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
Siti Asiyah ◽  
Murjainah .
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
University Students ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Strongly Agree ◽  
Internet Networks

Abstrak: Adanya kemajuan teknologi dan informasi berpengaruh juga pada proses pembelajaran. Dunia pendidikan telah diuntungkan adanya teknologi. Seperti yang kita tahu, sejak maret 2020 WHO telah menetapkan Covid 19 sebagai pandemi global. Wabah ini memaksa kita sebagai pendidik untuk memanfaatkan teknologi dengan baik untuk pembelajaran. Meskipun idealnya pembelajaran dilakukan dengan tatap muka secara langsung, di tengah pandemic ini mengharuskan pendidik tetap melaksanakan pembelajaran secara daring. Pembelajaran daring merupakan pembelajaran yang menggunakan jaringan internet dengan aksesibilitas, konektivitas, fleksibilitas, dan kemampuan untuk memunculkan berbagai jenis interaksi pembelajaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan persepsi mahasiswa Universitas PGRI Palembang terhadap pembelajaran daring. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah cluster random sampling yang berjumlah 336 yang terdiri dari mahasiswa dari berbagai fakultas di lingkungan universitas PGRI Palembang. Data yang terkumpul dalam penelitian ini selanjutnya dilakukan analisis persentase yang berasal dari pengumpulan data angket secara online. Secara keseluruhan berdasarkan hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa 86,9% mahasiswa universitas PGRI Palembang sangat setuju terhadap pembelajaran daring yang dilaksanakan di tengah pandemic COVID19. Meskipun begitu, temuan utama terutama sinyal internet menjadi kendala bagi mahasiswa maupun pendidik dalam pelaksanaan pembelajaran daring walaupun baik mahasiswa maupun pendidik/ dosen memiliki fasilitas teknologi pembelajaran yang mendukung pembelajaran daring, seperti handphone, laptop, paket data internet. Kata Kunci: Persepsi, Pembelajaran Daring, Pandemi Covid-19 Abstract: The progress of technology and information also affects the learning process. The world of education has benefited from technology. As we know, since March 2020 WHO has declared                        Covid-19 as a global pandemic. This epidemic forces us as educators to make good use of technology for learning. Although ideally learning is done face-to-face, in the midst of this pandemic, it requires educators to carry out online learning. Online learning is learning that uses internet networks with accessibility, connectivity, flexibility, and the ability to generate various types of learning interactions. This study aims to describe the perceptions of PGRI Palembang University students towards online learning. This research was conducted using a qualitative descriptive method. The sample used in this study was 336 clusters of random sampling consisting of students from various faculties in the PGRI Palembang University. The data collected in this study then carried out a percentage analysis that came from the online questionnaire data collection. Overall, based on the results of the analysis,                        it shows that 86.9% of PGRI Palembang University students strongly agree with online learning being carried out in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Even so, the main finding, especially internet connection, is an obstacle for students and educators in the implementation of online learning even though both students and educators/ lecturers have learning technology facilities that support online learning, such as cellphones, laptops, internet data packages. Keywords: Perception, Online Learning, Covid-19 Pandemic

scholarly journals Enhancing the Administration of an Early Intervention Educational Programme Through Technology; Exploring Usage, Acceptance and Attitudes

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Grainne Kent ◽  
Angeline Traynor ◽  
Kate Darmody ◽  
Tess O'Leary
Keyword(s):  
Technology Use ◽  
Educational Programme ◽  
Work Practices ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Paired Sample ◽  
Home Visitors ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Before And After

The study aimed to investigate information technology use, attitudes and acceptance before and after the introduction of technology-based work practices in a community-based educational initiative. A convenience sample of Home Visitors was recruited, and a composite survey was used to collect data on participant use, attitudes and acceptance of technology prior to and following the implementation of the new system. Correlations and paired sample T-tests were used to analyse data. A total of 21 Home Visitors completed the survey at baseline and again at one academic year follow-up. Several factors were identified as potentially important in relation to Home Visitor use of technology which included aspects of both attitude (anxiety dependence) and acceptance (needs satisfaction, support availability and use intention). Paired-sample T-tests revealed little change in participant use of technology, which was high from the outset. Anxiety dependence, a component of attitude, was significantly greater at follow-up in comparison with baseline levels. No significant differences were observed in pre-post self-reported acceptance of technology. These findings serve as a guide for community-based organisations considering a move toward technology-mediated work practices. 

The Use of Technology for Phone and Face-to-Face Communication After Total Laryngectomy

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jana M. Childes ◽  
Andrew D. Palmer ◽  
Melanie Fried-Oken ◽  
Donna J. Graville
Keyword(s):  
Technology Use ◽  
Total Laryngectomy ◽  
Reference Group ◽  
Verbal Communication ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Aggressive Cancer ◽  
Support Telephone ◽  
Communication Methods

Purpose The purpose of this article is to describe the characteristics and experiences of individuals who use technology to support telephone or face-to-face communication after total laryngectomy. Method An online questionnaire was used to identify potential participants. Seventeen individuals met inclusion criteria and participated in an in-depth survey. They were compared with a reference group matched for age, gender, and time postsurgery who did not use these technologies. Open-ended responses were summarized. Results Compared with the matched reference group, individuals who used technology to support verbal communication had undergone more aggressive cancer treatment and used more communication methods. They were less likely to use an alaryngeal speech method, had greater difficulty over the telephone, and used more repair strategies in face-to-face communication. The 2 groups did not differ significantly in the frequency or success of their communication, however. Open-ended responses revealed great variety with regard to their reasons, purposes, and timing of technology use. Conclusions There is a subset of individuals using technology to support verbal communication very successfully after laryngectomy. Usage was not limited to those who were unable to communicate verbally and often continued long after the initial postoperative period in many settings, for various purposes, and in combination with other methods of communication.

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