Social Work and Technology
A Practical Guide for Using Technology in Social Work Practice
Published on 3. November 2025
180 pages
978-1-040-45163-2 (ISBN)
Description
Technological innovation has brought changes to the landscape of the social work profession, and these have produced both challenges and opportunities for the field.
Guiding readers through the origins of the policy standards around technology integration including the profession's charge to explore strategies for harnessing technology for social good, it also examines shifts in philosophical views among practitioners regarding the use of technology as a practice tool and the ethics around their use. Considering both the challenges and opportunities of the utilization of technology in social work practice, it analyses various technological tools, such as ChatGPT, social media, avatars, and metaverse, across different practice levels (micro, mezzo, macro).
Providing practical tips and case-examples, this book will be required reading for practitioners, educators, and students to improve their efficiency, efficacy, and skills with technology while connecting and engaging with clients.
Guiding readers through the origins of the policy standards around technology integration including the profession's charge to explore strategies for harnessing technology for social good, it also examines shifts in philosophical views among practitioners regarding the use of technology as a practice tool and the ethics around their use. Considering both the challenges and opportunities of the utilization of technology in social work practice, it analyses various technological tools, such as ChatGPT, social media, avatars, and metaverse, across different practice levels (micro, mezzo, macro).
Providing practical tips and case-examples, this book will be required reading for practitioners, educators, and students to improve their efficiency, efficacy, and skills with technology while connecting and engaging with clients.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
3 Tables, black and white; 1 Line drawings, black and white; 2 Halftones, black and white; 3 Illustrations, black and white
File size
9,17 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-040-45163-2 (9781040451632)
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Additional editions
Alex D. Colvin | M. Sebrena Jackson
Social Work and Technology
A Practical Guide for Using Technology in Social Work Practice
Book
11/2025
1st Edition
Routledge
€63.20
Shipment within 10-20 days
Alex D. Colvin | M. Sebrena Jackson
Social Work and Technology
A Practical Guide for Using Technology in Social Work Practice
Book
11/2025
1st Edition
Routledge
€207.20
Shipment within 10-20 days
Persons
Alex D. Colvin, PhD, LMSW, is an Associate Professor and Chair of Undergraduate Programs at the University of North Texas at Dallas.
M. Sebrena Jackson, PhD, LICSW, is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at The University of Alabama.
M. Sebrena Jackson, PhD, LICSW, is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at The University of Alabama.
Content
Section I - Brief Introduction to Technology Integration in the Social Work Profession. 1.Evolution of Technology in Social Work Practice: A Historical Perspective. 2.Technology Adoption and Digital Equity in Social Work. 3.Social Workers' Use of Technology: Ethical and Risk Management Issues. Section II - More Specific to Practical Uses of Technology. 4.The Advantages and Challenges of the Use of Telepractices. 5.Utilizing Social Media in Social Work Practice. 6.Big Data in Social Work Practice. 7.Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Social Work Practice. 8.Using Technology to Teach Practice Skills. 9.The Future of Social Work and Digital Technologies: The Futures Triangle, Digital Developments and Social Work Practice.
