Foreword Jackie Rafferty
Introduction Joanne Westwood
Obstacles to and engagement with social media Liz Thackray
Student social workers use of social media: findings from a cross-national survey Joanne Westwood, Amanda Taylor, and David McKendrick
Using closed Facebook groups to teach social work skills, values, and approches for social media Tarsem Singh Cooner
When actual meets virtual; social work book groups as a teaching and learning medium in social work education Amanda Taylor
New technology in social work education: blogs and blogging David McKendrick
Creating #team turner: creating an autoethnography of connection within social work education Denise Turner
Conclusion Joanne Westwood
Glossary
References
Appendix: social media activities in social work education
Index
Biography
Joanne Westwood is a qualified social worker and senior lecturer. Her research focusses on child welfare policies and practice. Joanne teaches social work undergraduate and post graduate students and focusses on relational aspects of social work. Joanne believes developing and using genuine communication and interpersonal skills are key to effective social work practice.
