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Addressing information & Technology Competencies at Schools of Social Work. Abbie K. Frost, PhD., Faculty Gianna Gifford, Social Work Librarian Simmons College School of Social Work . Council on Social Work Education Portland, Oregon October 14, 2010. Areas for Discussion. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Addressing information & Technology Competencies at Schools of Social WorkAbbie K. Frost, PhD., FacultyGianna Gifford, Social Work LibrarianSimmons College School of Social Work
Council on Social Work EducationPortland, OregonOctober 14, 2010
Areas for Discussion• Student Competencies
In what ways do information and technology fluencies address student competencies?
• Vehicles of DeliveryWhat are the most effective ways of delivering content?
• Link with SW Curriculum What’s needed…
• at entry of MSW program?• during the foundation curriculum?• during the advanced curriculum?
Discussion Points• Presentation of “Tech Comps”
at Simmons School of Social Work o Purpose, Design, Vehicles of Deliveryo Links to courses in foundation &
advanced curriculum
• Link to CSWE Competencies
• Future Directions
What we’re doing at Simmons• Systematic Approach
o Efforts are organized across the curriculum so that delivery is not dependent upon faculty interest
o Requires faculty/SW librarian collaboration• “Tech Comps” – students
complete before end of 1st semester
• Foundation courseso Human Behavioro Policyo Research• Advanced Courseso Evaluation
Tech Comps at SSW• Required of all incoming
studentso Failure to complete by 1st semester
jeopardizes their ability to register for 2nd semester courses
o Requirement for graduation
• Content is grouped into two areas (workshops)o Attendance is required unless students
complete assignments before specific workshop is held
o Assignments designed to measure basic student competencies
Workshop #1• Held during orientation – one large
group• Areas of focus
o Simmons specific technologies• E-mail, e-learning• Technology-related policies; ways to get
assistanceo Brief presentation about the role that information
(evidence) plays in making practice decisionso Thinking about the validity of information from the
web – the “CRAAP” testo Social work related web sites
• Information for Practice (NYU blog)• Medline Plus• PubMed• SAMHSA, National registry of Evidence-based
programs & practices• National Center on Substance Abuse & Child
Welfare• NIDA, NIAA• Government sites in Michigan (DCS, DHS,
Michigan Legislature)
Workshop #1 Assignments• Complete an assessment that
includes questions about:o Michigan reporting requirements for
abuse/neglecto State resources for domestic violenceo Legislative alert for NASW-Michigan
chaptero Age requirements to receive Early
Intervention Serviceso Crisis stabilization serviceso Suicide prevention
• Complete an online course offered through NASW National Chapter (WebEd)Understanding Aging: The Social Worker’s Role
Workshop #2• Held during 2nd week of semester
(smaller groups – 25 max.)
• Areas of Focus• Simmons Library Resources
o Introduction to the library systemo How to access reserveso Who to contacto How to reach social work librarian
• Electronic Databases• Searching techniques• RefWorks
Workshop #2 Assignments• Complete an assessment that
includes questions about:o Library catalog o Searching the catalogo Use of electronic databases
• Selecting a database to complete a search
• Using features found in databases (e.g. thesaurus)
• Create a bibliography on child abuse using RefWorks(This assignment is the first step in an HBSE assignment for class 7.)
Challenges to Consider• Timing of workshops
• A review of assignments: What’s appropriate, what’s “busy work
• Have we adequately considered what “basic” is with regard to information & technology fluency in terms of field education?
• What content should be omitted or added?
• Vehicles to deliver content
Beyond the Basics…• Links to Foundation Courses
• HBSE – students are asked to search for an evidence-based article that addresses adverse childhood experiences & critique the contribution of that article to informing their practice decisions• A closer look at what “evidence” is• Searching for a specific topic & type of article
• Policy – students are asked to search for statistical information that can provide a foundation for a policy analysis• Familiar with different state, national, &
international sites• Have opportunity to apply the “CRAAP” test
• Research – students complete a search proposal• Advanced searching techniques• A more specific focus on electronic databases
relevant for their individual work in the class
Beyond the Basics…• Links to Advanced Courses
• Evaluation• Resources for Tests & Measures used to meaure
client outcomes• Resources to use once they have graduated and
do not have access to the electronic databases from the library system
Challenges to Consider• “Best fit” vehicle of delivery & timing
• What’s the faculty member’s responsibility regarding familiarity with content presented
• Training for adjunct (and fulltime) faculty
• What are the needs in field education?
Link to Student Competencies #1• 2.1.1 Identify as a professional social
worker and conduct oneself accordingly• Be familiar with training/continuing
education offered online• Complete NASW WebEd course on
Understanding Aging: The Social Worker’s Role
Link to Student Competencies #2• 2.1.2 Apply social work ethical
principles to guide professional practice• Be familiar with what plagiarism is• Know how to use RefWorks
(bibliographic database)
Link to Student Competencies #3• 2.1.3 Apply critical thinking to inform
& communicate professional judgement• Be familiar with information sources• Know how to evaluate reliability &
validity of information taken from the web (CRAAP test)
Link to Student Competencies #4• 2.1.4 Engage diversity and diffference
in practice• Be familiar with “go to” sources
regarding “best practices” for diverse populations
Link to Student Competencies #5• 2.1.5 Advance human rights and
social and economic justice• Be familiar with informational
resources that can be used to analyze current policies
Link to Student Competencies #6• 2.1.6 Engage in research-informed
practice and practice-informed research• Be familiar with what “evidence” can
mean• Be familiar with web-based sources on
EBP and “best practices”• Be familiar with a range of electronic
databases & advanced searching techniques
• Be familiar with free access sources for professional literature
Link to Student Competencies #7• 2.1.7 Apply knowledge of human
behavior and the social environment• While a student – be familiar with a
range of electronic databases & advances searching techniques
• As a graduate – be familiar with free access sources for the professional literature
Link to Student Competencies #8• 2.1.8 Engage in policy practice to
advance social and economic well-being and deliver effective social work• Be familiar with informational
resources that can be used to analyze current policies
Link to Student Competencies #9• 2.1.9 Respond to contexts that shape
practice
Link to Student Competencies #10• 2.1.10 Engage, assess, intervene and
evaluate with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
Future Directions – Link to Student (Graduate) Competencies• Areas of Focus
• Vehicles of Deliveryo Linked to courses?o Face-to-face, online?
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