A Replication of a Study Exploring the Utilization of Computer Technology by Social Workers

Pardeck, John T.; Dotson, Bobbie M.; Ricketts, Angela K.; McCully, Karen; Lewis, Angela.

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“…Qualitative gains in the increased awareness of the uses of IT tools, information management, and community resources were documented. While previous research focused on general issues of technology adoption by non-profit organizations (Harper-Dorn, 2000), descriptive usages of IT tools and access to the Internet (Hughes et al, 1999;NACO, 2001;Pardeck et al, 1995;Princeton Research Associates, 2001), the current study examined expert-novice dynamics within an interdisciplinary collaboration which led to qualitative gains in information literacy outcomes. Overall, interorganizational collaboration promoted the culture of technology use among participants.…”

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Enhancing Information Literacy in an Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Kok¹

2006

Journal of Technology in Human Services

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The study examined the impact of an interdisciplinary collaborative on the information literacy of its participants by using legitimate peripheral participation (Lave & Wenger, 1991) as a conceptual framework. The objectives of this exploratory study were to document participants' qualitative gains in information technology knowledge and uses, and to analyze expert involvement in supporting learning by novices. Data were gathered by using a participation observation approach, interviews, and survey. Participants cited more frequently the non-technical aspects of information literacy as being more beneficial than gains in technical know-how. Varying degrees of expert involvement ranging from enabling to instructing were identified. The implications in terms of convening and managing communities of practice and the development of legitimate peripheral participation theory are discussed.Empirical research indicates that there are qualitative differences in terms of the aptitude, knowledge, and computer skills of professionals, Internet access, and computers among non-profit organizations (Blau,

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Enhancing Information Literacy in an Interdisciplinary Collaboration

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2006

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“…Le quart des 200 travailleurs sociaux membres de la National Association for Social Workers (États-Unis), interrogés lors d'une étude, croient à cette transformation profonde (Pardeck et al, 1995). Avec leurs développements récents, les NTIC ne peuvent plus être ignorées, encore moins être isolées des bouleversements sociaux auxquels elles participent.…”

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Les défis posés au travail social à l'ère des technologies de l'information

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Ducharme

2002

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RésuméCet article rend compte des enjeux relatifs à l'implantation des nouvelles technologies de l'information et des communications (NTIC) à travers les phases successives de leur apparition dans les champs d'intérêts du travail social. La première partie du texte situe l'émergence des NTIC dans le cadre plus large des théories de la société de l'information. La seconde partie décrit les différentes étapes qui ont présidé à l'implantation des NTIC dans les champs d'action du travail social au Québec et ailleurs. Dans la dernière partie, les travailleurs sociaux sont conviés à réexaminer attentivement les nouveaux effets d'exclusion de la société de l'information. Ils sont par ailleurs invités à dépasser (notamment avec l'avènement du numérique) leurs résistances initiales à l'endroit des NTIC et à les considérer comme des outils susceptibles d'aider les travailleurs sociaux et peut-être plusieurs groupes de personnes défavorisées.

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“…Research has indicated that social workers have a limited understanding of computers, underutilize technology, have had little or no training in computer technology in the professional curriculum, and receive little or no inservice training in computer technology (Pardeck, Dotson, Ricketts, McCully, & Lewis, 1995). Monnickendam and Eaglstein (1993) found a degree of computer phobia among social workers in their study.…”

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Computer Technology for the Feminist Classroom

Littlefield

Roberson

2005

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This article presents an evaluation of a social work course on oppression and diversity in which an interactive Web page was used to structure feminist learning experiences. Three assignments are described—an online diversity discussion board, a “digital poster” group research project, and the summary and critique of articles. The evaluation found that several processes that are key to a feminist classroom were achieved, including community building, collaboration, peer learning, empowerment, and the development of leadership capacity. The majority of students thought that the class was a supportive, collaborative environment in which they were able to achieve their learning goals. Implications for using technology to structure feminist learning experiences are discussed.

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A Replication of a Study Exploring the Utilization of Computer Technology by Social Workers

Cited by 8 publications

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Enhancing Information Literacy in an Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Enhancing Information Literacy in an Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Les défis posés au travail social à l'ère des technologies de l'information

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