Klappentext

Technological innovation has brought changes to the landscape of the social work profession, and these have produced both challenges and opportunities for the field.

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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. S**ection 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.