Tech
Social Work Tech Talk: I, Chatbot—What Does AI Have To Do With Social Work?
Suddenly, everyone is talking about AI. So, let’s talk a little bit about what makes it relevant to the work that we do as social workers Read more
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Social Work Tech Talk: Free Speech, Organizing, Education, and TikTok
My feeling is that TikTok can and is being used in the service of free speech; organizing for social change; and providing valuable education to people who might not otherwise have access. That may be why it has been targeted for shutdown. Read more
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Swipe Right for Access: A SmartPhone Guide for Social Workers
Increasing access to necessary resources for clients can be as easy as the swipe of a finger. Awareness of accessibility tools available on smartphones can help social workers provide access to apps, resources, and providers for clients. Read more
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Feel Lost in the Changing Landscape of Technology Skills for Social Workers? Let’s Map Them Out Together!
TikTok. Hashtags. Biometrics. Digital literacy, digital responsibility, digital ethics. Feeling lost in the ever-changing tech landscape and how it relates to your social work practice? Join us on a quick ride through the landscape of #SWTech. Read more
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Social Work Tech Talk: Once Upon a Time, in a Lockdown…(and Beyond)
What helped our tech columnist get through pandemic lockdown? Technology, of course, including reading and listening apps, cooking tech, Alexa, and others. And now that lockdown is over, the same tech continues to add value to everyday life. Read more
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Social Work Tech Talk: The Art of Telehealth
COVID lockdown forced many social workers to integrate telehealth into their practice, but not much has been written about the mechanics. Here are tips to help you with familiar and unfamiliar platforms, plus the nuts and bolts of needed hardware. Read more
Social Work Tech Talk: Tech and the Real World
Technology has changed many things for the better. However, as with most things, the presence of technology presents a side that is less than benign. Used in the wrong ways, it can—and does—cause harm to our communities. Read more
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Social Workers as Emergent Leaders in Research, Technology, and Practice
We live in interesting times. The time is right for social workers in research, technology, and leadership roles. And the time is always right for social work. Read more
Social Work Tech Talk: Meditation Apps for Instruction and Self-Care
Recent events have given us lots of opportunities to practice meditation. For people new to meditation and practicing under these conditions, it might seem daunting. There are a lot of quality meditation apps to help you find your way. Read more
Social Work Tech Notes - Beyond Pushing Buttons: Social Workers and the Need To Anticipate the Future of Tech
Stephen Cummings writes on technology, revisions to the NASW Code of Ethics, and the future. Read more
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