Digital Socialisation in Social Work education: Bridging the knowledge gaps

#SocMedHE16 – The Empowered Learner?

Amanda Taylor (University of Central Lancashire) provides an overview of a current research project which aims to investigate how technologies are being exploited within social work education for the digital socialisation of student social workers in preparation for practice. How equipped do students feel on qualification to navigate a practice landscape that is embroiled, shaped and influenced by the technological age?