Description
Book SynopsisIn todayâs information society, to make a real and lasting impact on human welfare takes applications of information technology aimed at enhancing access to all. HUSITA7-The 7th International Conference of Human Services Information Technology Applications: Digital Inclusion-Building a Digital Inclusive Society presents diverse viewpoints from around the globe, examining the latest applications of digital technology for social work education and practice. These conference presentations from respected international authorities discuss the application of ICT (information and communication technology) in various facets of human service to achieve the goal of a digital inclusive society where all have access to education and informational resources.
HUSITA7-The 7th International Conference of Human Services Information Technology Applications examines the development and use of information technology in professional training, including the strengths and limitatio
Table of Contents
Preface. ICT IN SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION. Object Lessons: A “Learning Object” Approach to E-Learning for Social Work Education. Pedagogical and Policy Challenges in Implementing E-Learning in Social Work Education.The Relationship Between Technology Content in a Masters of Social Work Curriculum and Technology Use in Social Work Practice: A Qualitative Research Study. Lessons Learned in Chat Room Teaching Internationally. The Forgotten Dimension in Learning: Incorporating Emotion into Web-Based Education. Including Indigenous Knowledge in Web-Based Learning. ICT IN SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION APPLICATIONS. Web CT—An Administrative Tool. The Use of Information Technology to Enhance the Quality of Teaching and Learning in Social Work Practicum: An Example from the City University of Hong Kong. SOCIAL INCLUSION. The Reality of Social Inclusion Through Digital Government.Redefining Assistive Technology, Accessibility and Disability Based on Recent Technical Advances. Investigating the Role of Internet Self-Efficacy in the Elderly’s Learning of ICT in Hong Kong, China: A Two-Part Study. SOCIAL INCLUSION APPLICATIONS. Sanyog: A Speech Enabled Communication System for the Speech Impaired and People with Multiple Disorders. KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT IN HUMAN SERVICES. Knowledge Management in Social Work—Towards a Conceptual Framework. KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT IN HUMAN SERVICES APPLICATIONS. Web-Based Disability Information Resource in Japan. Index. References.
