In my last post I explored some of the risks and benefits for social workers using social media. I argued that, although there were some very clear risks that social workers need to recognise and be aware of, there are also benefits for professional networking and professional development. In this post I want to turn to social work academics […]
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Social workers & social media: Part I
Social workers in Aotearoa New Zealand should make greater use of social media for professional purposes. By doing so they will contribute to a growing international community of practice, and realise benefits for social work in New Zealand. That is the argument of this blog post, and two other posts to follow. I will explore […]