Debate Summary for 29-Nov-2011 on Use and Application of Social Media In Social Work and Social Care Education
Thank you to all those who joined the debate and contributed to such a lively and rich discussion. We are very happy to see our fast growing number of participants and the expanding range of professions and professionals involved in the debate (ranging from social work and social care to nursing, housing, health services, and including various organisations).
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Summary of the Debate on Use and Application of Social Media in Social Work and Social Care Education (29 November 2011)
Announcements before debate:
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We welcome Prof. Gary Holden @Info4Practice & all others joining our Live #TwitterDebate from NYU today at 20:00 GMT (15:00 EST) #SWSCmedia
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@SWSCmedia Hello everyone. I very much appreciate being invited to this opportunity to learn from all of you. gary
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#SocialWork & #SocialCare World hold on to your seats We’re Changing Gear!!! Our debates @SWSCmedia go weekly from next week… #SWSCmedia
jaxrafferty Jackie Rafferty
Exciting virtual #socialwork support plans from #SWSCmedia@clairebtcsw would be great to link to @claudiamegele re@TheCollegeSW plans
DorleeM Dorlee M
Guest Post @SWSCmedia:The Use/Application of #SocialMedia in #SocialWork Education bit.ly/uqvbCD #SWSCmedia
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Tweet us why you Love @SWSCmedia & the Best tweeters join our Tweeteraties & Twitter Ambassadors, to be announced later today…#SWSCmedia
mynameisjaac jac
@SWSCmedia Easy+simple way for the young and old social workers to discuss all things related to social work. #SWSCmedia
jaxrafferty Jackie Rafferty
#GCU and other #socialworkstudents. Be great to hear your voices in the discussion at 8pm this evening - j.mp/ts5IQI #swscmedia
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Our debate on “Use & Applications of #SocialMedia in #SocialWork& #SocialCare Education” will begin in 3 hours… #SWSCmedia
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Stay Tuned… We have a number of important announcements@SWSCmedia Coming up before the debate tonight…#SWSCmedia
vickydixon SW Student
is excited for the #swscmedia twitter debate tonight – should prove a good base for my @GdnSocialCare blog on the same subject!
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We would like to announce some of our Tweeteraties and twitter Ambassadors… #SWSCmedia
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We would like to welcome Jackie Rafferty @jaxfafferty as@SWSCmedia Tweeterati & Twitter Ambassador… #SWSCmedia
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We would like to welcome Nick Berbiers @NickBerbiers as@SWSCmedia Tweeterati & twitter Ambassador… #SWSCmedia
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We would like to welcome @ermintrude2 as @SWSCmediaTweeterati & Twitter Ambassadors… #SWSCmedia
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We would like to welcome @ProfSocialWork as @SWSCmediaTweeterati & Twitter Ambassadors… #SWSCmedia
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We would like to welcome @vickydixon as @SWSCmediaTweeterati & Twitter Ambassadors… #SWSCmedia
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We would like to welcome Dorlee @DorleeM as @SWSCmediaTweeterati & Twitter Ambassadors… #SWSCmedia
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We would like to welcome @Damo_SW as @SWSCmediaTweeterati & Twitter Ambassadors… #SWSCmedia
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We would like to welcome @leat72 as @SWSCmedia Tweeterati & Twitter Ambassadors… #SWSCmedia
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We would like to welcome @mynameisjaac as @SWSCmediaTweeterati & Twitter Ambassadors… #SWSCmedia
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We would like to welcome @lillieputian as @SWSCmediaTweeterati & Twitter Ambassadors… #SWSCmedia
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We would like to welcome Dr. Martin Webber @mygoat73 as@SWSCmedia Tweeterati & Twitter Ambassadors… #SWSCmedia
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We would like to welcome @tashawhitstable as @SWSCmediaTweeterati & Twitter Ambassadors… #SWSCmedia
jaxrafferty Jackie Rafferty
RT @SWSCmedia: We would like to welcome Jackie Rafferty@jaxfafferty #SWSCmedia Oops Just found this – I am @jaxraffertynot @jaxfafferty
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Stay Tuned for more announcements to come… Tonight’s predebate is going to be a pretty busy period… 
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We would like to welcome @ukequality as @SWSCmediaTweeterati & Twitter Ambassadors… #SWSCmedia
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We would like to welcome @DailyPlanUK as @SWSCmediaTweeterati & Twitter Ambassadors… #SWSCmedia
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Case Study debates will focus on specific case studies or serious case reviews w/c will then be discussed in live twitter debate. #SWSCmedia
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The objective is to shed light on the case, its dynamics, challenges, lessons learnt etc. & offer reflection & enhanced learning. #SWSCmedia
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Research & Analysis debates will focus on a research paper, its research question, hypothesis, methodology, findings, conclusions #SWSCmedia
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& its implications for practice which will then It’ll be discussed & debated in our live #TwitterDebate @SWSCmedia #SWSCmedia
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The objective is to demystify research & make it accessible to all concerned w/o losing its’ substance, relevance, &/or validity. #SWSCmedia
DorleeM Dorlee M
Thx! RT @SWSCmedia: We would like to welcome Dorlee@DorleeM as @SWSCmedia Tweeterati & Twitter Ambassador… #SWSCmedia
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Have you had enough of announcements… or do you want some more? 
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You asked for it… So here goes: We will also soon begin our online focus groups as well as online peer support groups. #SWSCmedia
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Further details Re: @SWSCmedia online focus groups & peer support groups will be announced in the next few days. So stay tuned… #SWSCmedia
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To help us w/ our projects & new initiatives we have our tweeteraties & Twitter Ambassadors & are setting up various panels… #SWSCmedia
leat72 Lou
@SWSCmedia right just so I get it correct it’s #SWSCMedia for debate not @? Don’t 4get I’m new ;0)
jaxrafferty Jackie Rafferty
@leat72 @SWSCmedia Yes you search for #swscmedia and then you should see all the tweets with that hashtag
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We would like to welcome @copperbird as @SWSCmediaTweeterati & Twitter Ambassadors… #SWSCmedia
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We would like to welcome @444blackcat as @SWSCmediaTweeterati & Twitter Ambassadors… #SWSCmedia
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We would like to welcome @JenniTheo as @SWSCmediaTweeterati & Twitter Ambassadors… #SWSCmedia
leat72 Lou
@Damo_SW Cheers Damo cu in Uni on recall on Friday?Theres some posts on FB about our bursary4u 2look at as our Student Rep.. #SWSCmedia
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We’ve not finalised our panels, but, in the meantime would like to Welcome some of our distinguished panel members @SWSCmedia #SWSCmedia
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We Welcome Jackie Rafferty @jaxfafferty as a member of@SWSCmedia Expert Panel… #SWSCmedia
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We Welcome Prof. Sue White @ProfSueWhite as a member of@SWSCmedia Expert Panel… #SWSCmedia
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We Welcome Dr. Martin Webber @mgoat73 as a member of@SWSCmedia Expert Panel… #SWSCmedia
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We Welcome Dr. Claudia Bernard @DrCBernard as a member of@SWSCmedia Expert Panel… #SWSCmedia
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We welcome Dr. David Lawlor (Head of Social Work & Principle Consultant Tavistock NHS) as a member of @SWSCmedia Expert Panel… #SWSCmedia
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We Welcome Dr. Karen Adshead @intlsocialwork as a member of@SWSCmedia Expert Panel… #SWSCmedia
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We Welcome Nick Berbiers @NickBerbiers as a member of@SWSCmedia Expert Panel… #SWSCmedia
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We Welcome George Julian @GeorgeJulian as a member of@SWSCmedia Expert Panel… #SWSCmedia
leat72 Lou
@SWSCmedia starting to get an inferiority complex when saw the credentials of expert panel..gulp!!! #swscmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@leat72 the great thing about social media and twitter is that it levels divides and ‘hierarchies’. You can add masses #swscmedia
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Think done enough for one evening. our debate on Use of #SocialMedia in #SocialWork & #SocialCare Education will begin in 20 min #SWSCmedia
copperbird copperbird
#SWSCmedia Not to jump the gun but most irritating thing about use of socialmedia in education is academics assuming students arent experts
copperbird copperbird
#swscmedia Because am willing to bet I’ve been online longer than any of my lecturers
DailyPlanUK Craig McCormick
@SWSCmedia Whoops. Should be “We Welcome Jackie Rafferty@jaxrafferty as a member of @SWSCmedia Expert Panel… #SWSCmedia”
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In the meantime we wish to welcome… Prof. Gary Holden@Info4Practice joining us from NYU Silver School of #SocialWork #SWSCmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@copperbird i think defining ‘expert’ can be very important #swscmedia
BASW_UK BASW
@copperbird #swscmedia Surely we are all learners together, from Nushra a bit early too
GemmaAt_CMHCSWS Gemma Finnegan
#swscmedia great panel tonight. What the topic?
Ermintrude2 Moo
@BASW_UK Hi Nushra I think in a sense we are feeling our way around the edges of new ways of communication. Exciting stuff!#swscmedia
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@copperbird Do you find that? Think it’s early days for any of us to consider ourselves expert! #swscmedia
copperbird copperbird
@BASW_UK #swscmedia I really think so, and think we all benefit from a more egalitarian model. It’s also fun for us to sometimes teach
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We Doubly Welcome Jackie Rafferty @jaxrafferty as a member of@SWSCmedia Expert Panel… #SWSCmedia ;-)
copperbird copperbird
@GeorgeJulian #swscmedia Well, frex, one of the marking criteria for a presentation this year is ‘use of powerpoint.’ Like seriously?
BASW_UK BASW
@Ermintrude2 #swscmedia Hi. Thanks. I totally idetify with that! Nushra
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@copperbird Ha ha ha, that would be hysterical, if you weren’t serious #swscmedia
BASW_UK BASW
copperbird #swscmedia It’s a symbiotic relationship. Nushra
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@lillieputian @copperbird I always consider writing/communicating/presenting info concisely far more of a skill than in detail! #swscmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@GeorgeJulian @copperbird I’ve used Scribd to share powerpoint – mixed results! #swscmedia
vickydixon SW Student
@Ermintrude2 @leat72 Its true, really no one cares about anything but your contribution 
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@GeorgeJulian @lillieputian @copperbird #swscmedia It’s a skill that I also find a challenge. good discipline! Nushra
Actual Debate Summary:
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Good evening everyone… & welcome to our debate on Use & Application of Social Media in Social Work & Social Care Education #SWSCmedia
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Social media have transformed our every notion and influenced every aspect of our lives and lived experience #swscmedia
DorleeM Dorlee M
Please excuse me/my tweets for the next half hour – I will be participating in #SWSCmedia chat about the use of socialmedia in sw edu
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from our notion of relationship, privacy & connectedness to our learning, thinking patterns & knowledge management and transfer. #swscmedia
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& learning model while, on the other hand there are those who speak of the risks associated with the use of social media#swscmedia
ukequality Donald Macaskill
#SWSCmedia hi all
Ermintrude2 Moo
@SWSCmedia surely it isn’t a dichotomy – can be both!#swscmedia
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we have had 4 excellent blogs shedding light on various issues… #swscmedia
vickydixon SW Student
@SWSCmedia Hello all. Heres hoping my twit feed can keep up this week #swscmedia
ukequality Donald Macaskill
#SWSCmedia so in light of EHRC report last week and the ten charged today what’s role of social media in safeguarding
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so our first question for tonight: Is social media more of a distraction or help in social work and social care education? #swscmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@SWSCmedia as I said, surely it can be both. It is a means to an end, not an end in itself #swscmedia
BASW_UK BASW
@SWSCmedia Yes it has revolutionised communication but not all are necessarily partakers. #swscmedia
vickydixon SW Student
@SWSCmedia is that its application in educating practitioners or the public on what ‘social work/care’ is? #swscmedia
DorleeM Dorlee M
@SWSCmedia Hi all; I’m happy to participate in first half of talk today #swscmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@ukequality role in safeguarding important – although it was the BBC (trad media) that opened Winterbourne debate #SWSCmedia
newsocialworker Linda Grobman
I agree it can be both. #swscmedia #swscmedia
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@SWSCmedia both, depending on who is using and for what reason, oh and probably also depending on IT access #swscmedia
NickBerbiers Nick Berbiers
I cannot break with established tradition so must first say hello to Nushra @BASW_UK, hope all’s well with you. And hello to ALL #swscmedia
leat72 Lou
#SWSCmedia first started using #socialmedia when realised ppl in class getting ova 50 in essays were on FB study group..seemed a no brainer
ukequality Donald Macaskill
#SWSCmedia it depends on how it us used as @Ermintrude2 says
GemmaAt_CMHCSWS Gemma Finnegan
@Ermintrude2 I agree, surely SoMe can be complimentary to SW & SC education? Supportive structure around training? #swscmedia
DailyPlanUK Craig McCormick
#swscmedia A great help, IMO. Always learning and finding new perspectives. Fabulous for networking with ppl I may otherwise not have known.
Ermintrude2 Moo
@ukequality a couple of points – don’t discount it but don’t rely on it!#SWSCmedia
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
Hi all, trying participate in #swscmedia Social work education debate and #dpulo Disabled Ppl User Led Organisation one, so skipping #lgovsm
ukequality Donald Macaskill
#SWSCmedia the media must not become the message .. Or it becomes like palm held assessment barriers.
leat72 Lou
#SWSCmedia i used it as an academic tool and now i’ve found twitter opens up even more educational possibilities for me to learn
newsocialworker Linda Grobman
Helps to have a clear purpose in mind #swscmedia
copperbird copperbird
@leat72 #swscmedia I think the trick is once people see how it can be useful to them, they will seek to involve others. The more the merrier
BASW_UK BASW
@SWSCmedia Like everything, I guess it depends how it is used but what potential. #swscmedia
444blackcat bc
#swscmedia it can be both but 1 major hurdle is that most teams IT systems r inadequate n outdated
Ermintrude2 Moo
@444blackcat other thing is are we talking about use as practitioners/academics/students – home or office #swscmedia
AmandaClement1 Mandy Clement
#swscmedia I used Twitter to get information for class presentation on technology, got great results from practitioners and other swstudents
jaxrafferty Jackie Rafferty
Want to ask @leat72 what made FB a no-brainer for study? #swscmedia - ‘waves’ hi to all especially those from over the pond
mgoat73 Martin Webber
It’s a means of communication, not a means of education, although it can support it. But it’s much more than that – fun, life etc #swscmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@ukequality trust me, I agree having benefited enormously personally #swscmedia
leat72 Lou
#SWSCmedia with more use of android phones its like an ad memoir,I am conscious of validity and authenticity as in @mgoat73article
BASW_UK BASW
@NickBerbiers Good to meet with another subscriber of established tradition. Hi Nick #swscmedia
ukequality Donald Macaskill
@leat72 why so with twitter ? #swscmedia
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If it’s both, does it depend how you use it? & How can it be used to enhance education and learning? #swscmedia
NickBerbiers Nick Berbiers
@Info4Practice @SWSCmedia Gary, you need to use #swscmediahashtag
Ermintrude2 Moo
@SWSCmedia information gathering/curation/making links/connections #swscmedia
DorleeM Dorlee M
#SWSCmedia if we are talking about hurdles…in general, many are afraid of the use of techn and/or afraid of how to integrate ethics & tech
Theresauno Theresa Gallacher
Hi! It is a good social learning resource #swscmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@SWSCmedia bridging gaps between practice and universities #swscmedia
Damo_SW Damo
@SWSCmedia both depending how its used. Fabulous procrastination tool! #swscmedia
leat72 Lou
@jaxrafferty #SWSCmedia well the way other students younger than me were more open to the use of #socialmedia i used to be dead against it
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Please use the hashtag #SWSCmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@leat72 I think it’s important to remember the issues regarding ethics/confidentiality #SWSCmedia #socialmedia
jonbolton Jon Bolton
#SWSCmedia A help! Big benefits for some of my students #UoDMSc
DorleeM Dorlee M
#SWSCmedia it is a part of our lives, our clients’ lives – we have to make it a part of social workers lives, their education… their work
Theresauno Theresa Gallacher
It provides an opportunity to create a positive self/profession image #swscmedia
ukequality Donald Macaskill
#SWSCmedia so if education is s no brainer what about practice ?
BASW_UK BASW
@SWSCmedia Just think it’s important to remember everyone maybe at different levels with it and that’s to be respected. #swscmedia
vickydixon SW Student
@SWSCmedia It requires participation – I tweeted about a conference -> @mgoat73 shared his current work & link 2 a book for ref! #swscmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@DorleeM there is a digital divide though and it is not part of all of our clients’ lives but agree it is society now #SWSCmedia
@Damo_SW Damo
@SWSCmedia both depending how its used. Fabulous procrastination tool! #swscmedia
mgoat73 Martin Webber
@Damo_SW Agreed with that one. It is a fantastic tool to stop you doing what you should be doing! #swscmedia
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@Damo_SW @SWSCmedia too right it is #procastination #swscmedia but fine line between procastination and reflection
newsocialworker Linda Grobman
@?jonbolton how have you/your students used it #swscmedia
leat72 Lou
@ukequality #SWSCmedia Twitter good cause 140 charecters so to the point and no waffle, good links to other pages &relevant ppl follow U
DailyPlanUK Craig McCormick
@Ermintrude2 #SWSCmedia Very valid and succinct. Info gathering, collation and making informed decisions on the socmed starting points.
Ermintrude2 Moo
@mgoat73 @damo_SW that’s what I meant by two sides! #swscmedia
copperbird copperbird
#swscmedia I think there’s an element of anarchy and user control in social media which sets it apart from more formal modes.
AmandaClement1 Mandy Clement
#SWSCmedia it can be great to enhance knowledge from others by being directed to journals, books and direct experience from practising SW
ajacob200 Ashley J
@SWSCmedia Can educate in the aspect of blogs, e.g.@Ermintrude2 blog on reflection teaches students the importance of reflection #swscmedia
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@mgoat73 You can positively reframe that as reflection Martin #swscmedia
ukequality Donald Macaskill
#SWSCmedia has anyon heard of user use of social media say in personalisation ?
Jollercoaster Jo!
@SWSCmedia Both. It can provide valuable insight into other views on things,but only if you are open-minded enough to accept them #SWSCmedia
DorleeM Dorlee M
#SWSCmedia faculty need to be convinced of its efficacy, its usefulness, the fact that it can enhance the relationship w/students & clients
vickydixon SW Student
@Ermintrude2 #SWSCmedia easiest way to stay up to date with current trends/changes re law/policy/politics – ppl check SM regularly anyway
Ermintrude2 Moo
@ajacob200 Thanks! I also think we can all learn from each other far more #swscmedia
jaxrafferty Jackie Rafferty
@jonbolton Does #SM helping students have any relationship to whether the educator is on board doi you think? #swscmedia
leat72 Lou
@ukequality #SWSCmedia I came across twitter cause of problems in supervision,it was good to be able to bounce ideas of others as scenarios
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@ukequality Tonight we’re focused on education… We’ll have a separate session on practice… #swscmedia
ukequality Donald Macaskill
@copperbird like the idea of soc media as anarchic and power tool for self #swscmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
#swscmedia q for students – does having your lecturers online make you feel more inhibited/concerned?
jonboltonJon Bolton
“@Ermintrude2: #swscmedia q for students: does having yr lecturers online make u feel more inhibited/concerned?”@GillJGrant @Stephanie_Munn
jaxrafferty Jackie Rafferty
Agree x 10 MT @DorleeM: #SWSCmedia it is a part of our lives, our clients’ lives, have to make it part of social workers lives
GemmaAt_CMHCSWS Gemma Finnegan
@ukequality Only between personal assistant and client, though I believe service user was trying to encourage SW to as well. #swscmedia
Jollercoaster Jo!
@SWSCmedia As a student I found it was a great way to find out how practices varied in different LAs #SWSCmedia
ukequality Donald Macaskill
@leat72 so s good source of info ? #swscmedia
leat72 Lou
@Ermintrude2 #SWSCmedia Im very aware to honour my CoP and ethical responsibilities, it is important to me to uphold confidence and trust
BASW_UK BASW
@Ermintrude2 @DorleeM Agree with that so sensitivity and awareness to acess/inclusion vital #swscmedia
jonbolton Jon Bolton
@jaxrafferty probably, yes. In my case students were not using twitter until I suggested it. #swscmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@BASW_UK @dorleem maybe depends on user group you work with #swscmedia
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So SM has facilitated dissemination of info… has this circulation been so much that we have reduced knowledge to soundbites? #swscmedia
ladyaka02 AnitaG.
#SWSCmedia will try and include info on my social work libguide:libguides.library.ohiou.edu/socialwork
Jollercoaster Jo!
@Ermintrude2 I think it’s fine as long as they are open about their presence online and what they hope to accomplish through it #SWSCmedia
444blackcat bc
#swscmedia i studied long before SM existed n was never short of reasons for procrastination think its great for education networking but
ukequality Donald Macaskill
@GemmaAt_CMHCSWS that’s an interstn suggestion #swscmedia
DorleeM Dorlee M
#SWSCmedia yes there is a digital divide but despite income differences etc., I have had patients living off of welfare subsidies using sm
jonbolton Jon Bolton
@jaxrafferty Interesting divide now – fb mainly for social, tw mainly for learning/networking. #swscmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@SWSCmedia not necessarily because often my use of twitter is about sharing longer articles/links #swscmedia
mynameisjaac jac
@SWSCmedia Very useful tool in communicating with fellow s/w students. Provides quick knowledge of subject without much hassle #SWSCmedia
mgoat73 Martin Webber
@GeorgeJulian I like positively reframing things – it makes me feel as though I’m doing something useful. #swscmedia
leat72 Lou
@Ermintrude2 #SWSCmedia lol..no ive bounced the idea of social media off them but they have problems using blackboard so not sure if open2it
Ermintrude2 Moo
@Jollercoaster fair enough – I like the anonymity I have but when someone I work with showed up, it frazzled me a bit! #SWSCmedia
DorleeM Dorlee M
#SWSCmedia how I don’t know…but somehow they find access – through public libraries, also smart phones…
vickydixon SW Student
@jonbolton @jaxrafferty My cohort are unconvinced despite my gushings that its very useful! They think its a lot of effort #swscmedia
Theresauno Theresa Gallacher
However, it can interfere with work unless there are boundaries about how/ when and for how long ppl should use it. #swscmedia
DailyPlanUK Craig McCormick
@leat72 @Ermintrude2 #swscmedia CoP should always be observed regardless of the medium.
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@SWSCmedia oooh, reduced knowledge to soundbites suggest negative, is it reduction in quality or improvement in accessibility? #swscmedia
missclairsws Clair Fraser
#SWSCmedia social media has been great for me as a 1st year SW student in intoducing me to what is going on out in the “real world”
Ermintrude2 Moo
@SWSCmedia I also think there’s a skill in delivering information concisely #swscmedia
leat72 Lou
@ukequality #SWSCmedia very much so,as from the expert panel to have so many experienced ppl willing to share knowledge& information is good
mgoat73 Martin Webber
@vickydixon Yes. I’ve often asked questions and received no response, which can be very disappointing #swscmedia
444blackcat bc
#swscmedia we have to remember a lot of SU,s may have little or no online presence which already causes issues re housing applications etc
BASW_UK BASW
@SWSCmedia There is a danger of that and it is one layer of comm that should encourage us to go deeper #swscmedia
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R we losing focus by engaging students in online activity hence banalising their experience? or are we enhancing their learning? #swscmedia
jonbolton Jon Bolton
“@Ermintrude2: #swscmedia q for students: does having yr lecturers online make u feel more inhibited/concerned?” @GillJGrant@Stephanie_Munn
GemmaAt_CMHCSWS Gemma Finnegan
@ukequality the SoMe is used for supportive/monitoring tool for p.a. bwt (agreed) hours she is not physically there. #swscmedia
jaxrafferty Jackie Rafferty
Your asking very pertinent questions @ukequality but tonight focus is on education – can we store those questions @swscmedia #swscmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@GeorgeJulian @swscmedia that was my point. Summarising info not all bad! #swscmedia
vickydixon SW Student
@SWSCmedia Often the most useful info is in either a conversation with multiple replies or sharing of links/resources #swscmedia
ukequality Donald Macaskill
@vickydixon they need to recognise the reward #swscmedia
keriduffin Keri Duffin
It is a help, helps us gain up to date information, veiws from social workers, improves our knowledge base and is very accesible #swscmedia
copperbird copperbird
@Ermintrude2 #swscmedia I’d be happy to chat to my lecturers on social media, but I think the boundaries are different.
Ermintrude2 Moo
@SWSCmedia some banal and some enriching – hard to generalise about all experiences #swscmedia
ajacob200 Ashley J
@SWSCmedia enhancing learning with modern approaches. Moving on from typical styles of learning e.g. in classroom #swscmedia
bonklesoul davidmckendrick
@SWSCmedia I encourage students to use #SM but some choose not to. Not all use it #SWSCmedia
jonbolton Jon Bolton
@vickydixon @jaxrafferty It is, but worth the investment IMHO #swscmedia
AmandaClement1 Mandy Clement
@Ermintrude2 yes it can make you feel more inhibited as you don’t want to feel that you may be judged academically. #swscmedia
ukequality Donald Macaskill
@GemmaAt_CMHCSWS brilliant #swscmedia
mgoat73 Martin Webber
Links from twitter open up a world of knowledge to me which i would previously have been unaware of – very valuable. #swscmedia
DrElvis Jo Warner
Speaking as big fan of soc media, I think it is overrated as aid to learning. People tend to confuse vehicle with the content. #swscmedia
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We have put a library of books in every child & adults pocket & hands… But >>> #swscmedia
ajacob200 Ashley J
@SWSCmedia however some students could feel intimidated by SM which could do nothing to contribute to their learning #swscmedia
vickydixon SW Student
@copperbird @Ermintrude2 I tried ALL of mine telling them im doin blog for the Guardian & got technophobic responses all round #swscmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@DrElvis it;s all about what you do with the tool, surely, not the tool, per se. Just as you have books with different content #swscmedia
keriduffin Keri Duffin
Social media is a source of communication and that communication aids the learning of students #SWSCmedia
leat72 Lou
@Ermintrude2 #SWSCmedia I would encourage some SU 2use social media but not if i felt it would make them vulnerable..but 2engage not isolate
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Have we generated a spoon-fed culture where everything is a Google away? or have we generated new ways of better thinking? #swscmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@vickydixon I worry about technophobia in social work generally@copperbird #swscmedia
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@Ermintrude2 you know we rarely disagree, suspect I could ditto most of your tweets on this @swscmedia debate #swscmedia
ukequality Donald Macaskill
#SWSCmedia any role for social media in academic assessments? Or is that a step too far ? #swscmedia
bonklesoul davidmckendrick
@SWSCmedia I believe thast learning is enhanced. There is a choice involved, using SM is elective therefor, for some, beneficial #SWSCmedia
DorleeM Dorlee M
#SWSCmedia I did not have the benefit of being able to tweet w/my profs; however I was able to do so w/ @njsmyth - I benefited gr8 deal
Ermintrude2 Moo
@DorleeM do you think that was because she was at a greater distance/wasn’t marking your work? #SWSCmedia
mgoat73 Martin Webber
@copperbird Yes, I think social media should be for informal conversations and formal learning should be more closely mediated #swscmedia
vickydixon SW Student
@jonbolton @Ermintrude2 @GillJGrant @Stephanie_Munn In fact, its part of what makes it such an amazing tool #swscmedia
lillieputian Philippa
@SWSCmedia many tweets contain a links to longer articles/whole publications, so providing an opening to more knowledge/opinion #swscmedia
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@ukequality Suspect #socialmedia will be used in assessments – even if in students work, whether cld be used to assess, why not? #swscmedia
AmandaClement1 Mandy Clement
@ajacob200 #SWSCmedia I agree maybe giving students the confidence by teaching how to use #SM appropriately in class
leat72 Lou
@mgoat73 #SWSCmedia I agree I read most of the expert panels articles often and i’ve only been tweeting for 3 weeks,its a new resource 4me
intlsocialwork Karen Adshead
#SWSCmedia the value of the medium is in how it is used, not just the medium itself
Ermintrude2 Moo
@SWSCmedia the key to learning is not googling but curating quality of content. Finding no longer a skill. Discerning is.#swscmedia
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@Ermintrude2 @vickydixon @copperbird Seriously concerned about #socialcare and #socialwork sectors reluctance for technology #swscmedia
ajacob200 Ashley J
@SWSCmedia Yes and no. Sometimes the best information (i’ve found at uni) is found in books, and also more reliable. #swscmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@GeorgeJulian :)) I agree #swscmedia
Theresauno Theresa Gallacher
What about the risks/advice re; the development of dual relationships – lecturer/student practitioner/service user? #SWSCmedia
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@SWSCmedia Both, not so keen on these dichotomies tonight. Google is there, why not use it? #swscmedia
vickydixon SW Student
@keriduffin I think it helps to break down barriers between what we are now and what we want to be. SW studentship is scary! #swscmedia
DrElvis Jo Warner
What social media does well is new stuff e.g. stir political change by enabling easy links between ple + override authority #swscmedia
AmandaClement1 Mandy Clement
@bonklesoul @SWSCmedia more of us #GCU students on here this evening huuurrraayyy #swscmedia
leat72 Lou
@ukequality #SWSCmedia would be good to see it linked into Key Role 6 as continuous professional development,I’ve asked how to ref tweets?
copperbird copperbird
#swscmedia I think another thing social media does well is just sharing news and links really efficiently, jointly curating to each other
GemmaAt_CMHCSWS Gemma Finnegan
@SWSCmedia I believe there is evidence to suggest that we store information differently as you suggest. bit.ly/w33HUj #swscmedia
DorleeM Dorlee M
@Ermintrude2 maybe….I would prob have been shy w/own profs… I learned so much from her (& other sws) thru tw and my blog… #SWSCmedia
DailyPlanUK Craig McCormick
@Ermintrude2 @vickydixon @copperbird In #socialcare, technophobia is hugely evident. I provide IT support for@BrandonTrust #swscmedia
lillieputian Philippa
@SWSCmedia lazy people will always find a shortcut, those who *really* want to learn will use sm as a stepping stone #swscmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@DorleeM I think that was my point about the benefits of having just that little bit of distance #SWSCmedia
Jollercoaster Jo!
@SWSCmedia I sometimes thought google made it harder to find good sources. Sso much info there, but not all of equal quality #SWSCmedia
mgoat73 Martin Webber
@GeorgeJulian If it improves a students’ critical thinking, I’m all for it. But it’s not a substitute for reading papers & books #swscmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@Jollercoaster agree re: google #SWSCmedia
leat72 Lou
@Ermintrude2 #SWSCmedia I agree its all about how U use the information,anyone can print out journals but its about extraction and analysis
Ermintrude2 Moo
@BASW_UK I think as practitioners we can take much more responsibility for our own learning in our own times #swscmedia
DailyPlanUK Craig McCormick
@Ermintrude2 @vickydixon @copperbird The organisation are trying their hardest, but #socialcare staff are very resistant. #swscmedia
vickydixon SW Student
@SWSCmedia Twitter acts as a drip-feed of links, info, comment and observation – requires skill and knowledge to decipher tho! #swscmedia
ukequality Donald Macaskill
@leat72 that’s an excellent idea … What say the lecturers here? #swscmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@BASW_UK especially with LAs cutting funded training#swscmedia
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@mgoat73 I think it’s quite easy to see who has the depth of knowledge in #socialmedia interactions, as much as any other? #swscmedia
jaxrafferty Jackie Rafferty
What do people think about learning to use #socialmedia ethically as a practice skill rather than as a learning vehicle? #swscmedia
newsocialworker Linda Grobman
Social media opens up doors to make connections we would not have been able to make easily in the past #swscmedia
mgoat73 Martin Webber
@Ermintrude2 Yes. critical appraisal of online content is crucial and social media just makes this more difficult #swscmedia
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@mgoat73 I think we should be able to devise assessments that support reading/reflecting on articles and creating new content #swscmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@newsocialworker excellent point #swscmedia
leat72 Lou
@lillieputian #SWSCmedia i was thinking the same,we’re both in touch thro sm and can bounce ideas and share information on twitter now
copperbird copperbird
@mgoat73 #swscmedia Students poss more likely to read papers recommended by fellow students than long list of lecturer provided resources
BASW_UK BASW
@DrElvis Interesting in terms of social action whether viewed positively or negatively #swscmedia
SWSCmedia SWSCmedia
@GeorgeJulian using it is great… but, We want to find out whether it helps or hinders learning experience… #swscmedia
StephDriver86 Stephanie Driver
#swscmedia since being a sw student I feel my use and attitude towards SM has changed entirely. I now use it as a tool for learning
ukequality Donald Macaskill
@jaxrafferty maybe as @leat72 says it is valuable in reflective practice and cpd #swscmedia
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@Ermintrude2 @BASW_UK Professionals shd take resp for their own professional development, somehow, where there’s a will… #swscmedia
intlsocialwork Karen Adshead
#SWSCmedia @vickydixon agree with your comment, content needs critical engagement and deconstruction
Ermintrude2 Moo
@GeorgeJulian I enjoy learning. It stops burn-out! @basw_uk #swscmedia
BASW_UK BASW
@Ermintrude2 I agree but think this is another valuable tool that can empower and save time. #swscmedia
vickydixon SW Student
@GeorgeJulian @SWSCmedia There is a place for google scholar that is the gap between what you need and what the library stocks #swscmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@BASW_UK I completely agree #swscmedia
Info4Practice Prof. Gary Holden
@SWSCmedia The adoption of SM will be slow unless faculty are rewarded (at least not penalized) for engagement w/ innovations. #swscmedia
DailyPlanUK Craig McCormick
@SWSCmedia @GeorgeJulian Truly helps learning experience and raises awareness of peripheral issues, otherwise unconsidered. #swscmedia
leat72 Lou
@Theresauno #SWSCmedia I think it’s down2preference,I dont have family on FB and twitter purely academic tool for me.Wudnt engage with SU
SWSCmedia SWSCmedia
How can we use social media to develop and enhance specific abilities such as: critical reflection and reflective practice? #SWSCmedia
DorleeM Dorlee M
#SWSCmedia there’s no question that you make of any experience what you put into it…if you want to make the most of sm, you do…
ukequality Donald Macaskill
@copperbird @mgoat73 because they are more contemporary or what? #swscmedia
bonklesoul davidmckendrick
@ukequality @leat72 Agree completely. Students are often strategic, use particular vehicles dependent on their skills / needs #SWSCmedia
ajacob200 Ashley J
@Jollercoaster @SWSCmedia Totally agree; only educational if information is relevant and of scholarly quality #swscmedia
mgoat73 Martin Webber
@ukequality @leat72 Blogs and tweets can be referenced. But they must be considered as opinion and there is no quality control #swscmedia
SWSCmedia SWSCmedia
How can we use social media to develop and enhance specific abilities such as: assessment skills, solution focused approach etc.? #SWSCmedia
BASW_UK BASW
@newsocialworker I love the global aspect – we can be a social work global community which is exciting #swscmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@mgoat73 I prefer it as background information/sourcing information etc #swscmedia
ajacob200 Ashley J
@SWSCmedia Mentioning again @Ermintrude2 blog on ref, teaches students that everyone questions important of refl. at some point #swscmedia
vickydixon SW Student
@GeorgeJulian Helps to develop hardest thing to learn; critical thinking! Makes you judge everything – cnt take it as ‘right’ #swscmedia
jaxrafferty Jackie Rafferty
@GeorgeJulian @mgoat73 Talked to an academic whose students develop a wikipedia entry for social work topic which is assessed #swscmedia
bonklesoul davidmckendrick
@GeorgeJulian using it is great… but, We want to find out whether it helps or hinders learning experience… #swscmedia Well GCU??
DorleeM Dorlee M
#SWSCmedia there will always be those who question & seek out info from profs in class but for those who are shy, sm offers an alt mode…
Ermintrude2 Moo
@ajacob200 thanks! my hope for those blogs was to show that we never stop learning – even when qualified! #swscmedia
keriduffin Keri Duffin
@SWSCmedia Think it enhances learning experience. I’ve already used social media to aid my own learning and dnt think it hinders #SWSCmedia
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@vickydixon @SWSCmedia I think google great way to access/identify other things to follow up – like the old skool library search #swscmedia
ajacob200 Ashley J
@SWSCmedia @Ermintrude2 *importance #swscmedia
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@DailyPlanUK Absolutely agree – is a prompt, not a replacement@SWSCmedia #swscmedia
DorleeM Dorlee M
#SWSCmedia I happen to have been q on both ends…in person in class and within the sm realm w/sws in twitter & on blog…every1 is diff
mgoat73 Martin Webber
@SWSCmedia Bouncing ideas around informally and in a safe environment before you take them to work or to your coursework #swscmedia
GemmaAt_CMHCSWS Gemma Finnegan
Food for thought? Is Google Making Us Stupid? – Magazine – The Atlantic bit.ly/w33HUj #swscmedia
@Info4PracticeProf. Gary Holden
@SWSCmedia The adoption of Twitter will be slow unless faculty are rewarded (at least not penalized) for engagement with such innovations.
@Info4PracticeProf. Gary Holden
@SWSCmedia The adoption of SM will be slow unless faculty are rewarded (at least not penalized) for engagement w/ innovations. #swscmedia
jaxrafferty Jackie Rafferty
Yup : RT @Info4Practice: The adoption of SM will be slow unless faculty are rewarded for engagement not penalized #swscmedia
CollegeofSW College of S W
SM so much more than big two: twitter, FB Google also more than search #swscmedia
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@vickydixon Yeh shd watch that, can end up being toooo critical/obsessed with evidence! (Speaking for myself) #swscmedia
leat72 Lou
#SWSCmedia can take on board other professionals POV and also use 2reach out when feeling uncertain,I asked 4advice ova feelings afta assess
DorleeM Dorlee M
#SWSCmedia allows for more diversity and options, I think…
Jollercoaster Jo!
@SWSCmedia Social media is often a good place for reflection through sharing experiences as long as we maintain confidentiality #SWSCmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@CollegeofSW agree – it’s also about more traditional forums and blogs! #swscmedia
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@jaxrafferty @mgoat73 Nice, also be good to see people acknowledging/updating/developing wiki content #swscmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@DorleeM and for people to find their own way, at their own pace#SWSCmedia
Theresauno Theresa Gallacher
@ajacob200 @SWSCmedia Agree but r there not ethical concerns if ppl refuse to engage with service users? #SWSCmedia
BASW_UK BASW
@jaxrafferty The whole issue of ethics is crucial to this form of comm for sws and needs to be conscioulsy applied in posts etc #swscmedia
Info4Practice Prof. Gary Holden
@SWSCmedia Claudia noted ‘knowledge generation, management & transfer is as much about knowledge circulation as … accumulation’ #swscmedia
Info4Practice Prof. Gary Holden
@SWSCmedia If we don’t accumulate knowledge aren’t we doomed to living in the ‘wisdom’ of the crowd at the moment? #swscmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@DrElvis fair point! maybe Google+? #swscmedia
Info4Practice Prof. Gary Holden
@SWSCmedia If we don’t accumulate knowledge aren’t we doomed to living in the ‘wisdom’ of the crowd at the moment? #swscmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@DrElvis if anyone else were there! #swscmedia
DorleeM Dorlee M
@leat72 exactly – and isn’t that a wonderful resource? #SWSCmedia
SWSCmedia SWSCmedia
Some teaching models such as OU use forums to enhance students reflective writing abilities… do you know any other examples? #SWSCmedia
mgoat73 Martin Webber
@copperbird Yes, and that can be a good thing if it assists the learning process. Knowledge must be shared amongst peers #swscmedia
intlsocialwork Karen Adshead
#SWSCmedia access and engagement with social media can be empowering, can bridge international context and widen participation
BASW_UK BASW
@GeorgeJulian @Ermintrude2 Yes they should but work places should also be learning environments. Let’s have both! #swscmedia
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@BASW_UK @jaxrafferty Is ethics not obvious? Same rules as how people would talk in the pub? Does this require different rules? #swscmedia
Theresauno Theresa Gallacher
@leat72 What if SU engages with u – wud u refuse? Ethical considerations? Tweets can b found even wiv privacy settings #SWSCmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@BASW_UK as an ideal, yes, but sometimes we have to work with what we’ve got! #swscmedia
NickBerbiers Nick Berbiers
@SWSCmedia The new debate formats will assist critical reflection and practice #swscmedia
leat72 Lou
#SWSCmedia ive looked more in2 MH since seeing@MentalHealthCop, @444blackcat & @Ermintrude2 debates on role of MHA & MCP more understanding
AmandaClement1 Mandy Clement
@keriduffin #SWSCmedia it definitely aided our class presentation and enhanced our knowledge of current issues
Theresauno Theresa Gallacher
@ajacob200 Hopefully! You need to add #SWSCmedia to end of yr tweets to be involved in the debate. T*
DorleeM Dorlee M
Yes – exactly RT @Ermintrude2: @DorleeM and for people to find their own way, at their own pace #SWSCmedia
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
#Socialmedia used @ripfa to share info across national network, support reflection, to create content and tools, to disseminate #swscmedia
mgoat73 Martin Webber
@SWSCmedia Yes, many universities use online forums. My experience is that students are reluctant to engage #swscmedia
Jollercoaster Jo!
@SWSCmedia I had a lecturer suggest this, but we were never provided with a specific place to do so. I think it’s a great idea #SWSCmedia
SWSCmedia SWSCmedia
@Info4Practice Excellent point Gary, hence my question are we banalising learning or creating more dynamic ways of doing so? #swscmedia
jaxrafferty Jackie Rafferty
@GeorgeJulian @BASW_UK Think there are some additional ethical issues – convo in a pub has limited travel ability compared to #sm #swscmedia
newsocialworker Linda Grobman
@GeorgeJulian yes, ethical principles apply regardless #swscmedia
vickydixon SW Student
@NickBerbiers @SWSCmedia the case study reflections will be useful particularly when in prac – students do lots of it in learning #swscmedia
practicematters practicematters
@vickydixon agree debate begins, pro active students develop ideas further #swscmedia
SWSCmedia SWSCmedia
@Info4Practice SocialMedia has transformed not only our lives but, our thought patterns & the manner we make sense of life… #SWSCmedia
vickydixon SW Student
@mgoat73 #swscmedia a group of us did it ourselves – very useful but we were motivated to engage. improved our grades.
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@bonklesoul I see, hello to all the GCU tweeps then #swscmedia
BASW_UK BASW
@GeorgeJulian @jaxrafferty Not sure about that. Not every pub conversation is healthy and conducive. Possibly pubs I go to! #swscmedia
intlsocialwork Karen Adshead
#SWSCmedia SM needs to be treated as any tool and it’s use needs to be appropriate and fit the task
jaxrafferty Jackie Rafferty
@SWSCmedia @Info4Practice I think we may be democratising learning but need own discipline and structure to make sense of it all#swscmedia
leat72 Lou
@mgoat73 #SWSCmedia our class set up own FB study group-think it works better if student lead and policed not uni-more ownership for us
Theresauno Theresa Gallacher
@SWSCmedia I used OU forum and got a lot from it. #SWSCmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@leat72 @tashawhitstable that was what I was thinking – student-led or uni-led? #SWSCmedia
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@leat72 @mgoat73 Think need to be user-owned for genuine engagement, so students leading for sure #swscmedia
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@intlsocialwork Couldnt agree more #swscmedia
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@BASW_UK @jaxrafferty I guess point I was trying make is ethics are important, they come with the job, so lets not overfocus #swscmedia
leat72 Lou
@jaxrafferty #SWSCmedia @Info4Practice as long as you remember 2map it across2 key roles,COP and ethics then you develop your own framework
Info4Practice Prof. Gary Holden
@SWSCmedia Yes I was just v frustrated because my post didn’t appear immediately. Tech has transformed me in some negative ways.#swscmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@GillJGrant @stephanie_munn @jonbolton yes, that makes sense #swscmedia
Theresauno Theresa Gallacher
@GeorgeJulian @BASW_UK @jaxrafferty I don’t think it is on sites like twitter n depends on whether ppl perceive it work/private #SWSCmedia
mgoat73 Martin Webber
@leat72 Exactly. Students perceive uni-led ones as influencing their grade or they are afraid to be seen saying something ‘wrong’ #swscmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@GeorgeJulian a lot of it is common sense – don’t say anything you don’t want your mum/boss/child/client to see! #swscmedia
DorleeM Dorlee M
#SWSCmedia agree, certain sw subjects would not be appropriate to discuss/have open in public forum b/c things could be taken out of context
BASW_UK BASW
@SWSCmedia @Info4Practice Not sure about ‘we’ and ‘our’ not completely inclusive as already discussed #swscmedia
jaxrafferty Jackie Rafferty
#SM takes academics off pedestal some students put them on, or they put themselves on. Seen that in f2f events involving students #swscmedia
leat72 Lou
@Ermintrude2 @tashawhitstable #SWSCmedia Class FB page still actively going with ppl posting for help,2share info,ask about bursaries, etc
ajacob200 Ashley J
@SWSCmedia SM has educated me on current approaches to SW e.g policies, debates, controversies within the field #swscmedia
SWSCmedia SWSCmedia
Can we use social media to support, improve & enhance the quality of social work or social care placements? How? #swscmedia
keriduffin Keri Duffin
@StephDriver86 also see social media differntly as SW student, not just for informal use but a way to develop our learning #SWSCmedia
bonklesoul davidmckendrick
intlsocialwork Karen Adshead #SWSCmedia SM needs to be treated as any tool and it’s use needs to be appropriate and fit the task Agree
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@Theresauno @BASW_UK @jaxrafferty I agree Theresa, wish we could identify how to do it and move forward. Common sense? #swscmedia
vickydixon SW Student
@DailyPlanUK @Ermintrude2 @copperbird Is it up to those excited by SM to drag everyone else in? Its easy to hide behind ‘risk’ #swscmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@SWSCmedia social media is so broad – it is not going away so we have to use it! #swscmedia
DorleeM Dorlee M
#SWSCmedia the concepts of oppression, privilege & racism…while all would benefit…sws need to be able to share & explore their feelings
Jollercoaster Jo!
@SWSCmedia It has the potential to be a great way for students to maintain contact with university staff while on placement #SWSCmedia
jonbolton Jon Bolton
Quote from a #UoDMSc student “@GillJGrant: can be stigmatising and rumours can fly but I say we are in the 21st C embrace it!” #swscmedia
BASW_UK BASW
@GeorgeJulian @jaxrafferty Mmmmmnnn. I wish that was a given. Nushra #swscmedia
DorleeM Dorlee M
#SWSCmedia in safe environment so that they may learn and grow, not fear repercussions etc…
leat72 Lou
@mgoat73 #SWSCmedia should be encouraged as we’re using peer reinforcement &developing a network which could see us in2 professional careers
Ermintrude2 Moo
@vickydixon true #swscmedia
jonbolton Jon Bolton
“@SWSCmedia: Can we use social media to support, improve & enhance the quality of social work/care placements? How? #swscmedia” #UoDMSc
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@jaxrafferty Agree, think #socmed allows us all to know someone better/differently – breaks down all sorts of barriers #swscmedia
jaxrafferty Jackie Rafferty
Apols for disjointed tweeting to those not in the #swscmediadiscussion
vickydixon SW Student
@Ermintrude2 @leat72 @tashawhitstable uni needs to encourage it – like not teaching students email/blackboard b4- unthinkable now #swscmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@jonbolton I’ve seen a students ask if things were ‘usual’ on their placements where they weren’t getting support #swscmedia
AmandaClement1 Mandy Clement
@Ermintrude2 @GeorgeJulian I agree we should acknowledge that this is a public arena, using #SM put ourselves out for judgement #swscmedia
BASW_UK BASW
@Info4Practice @SWSCmedia Such a good point. Danger of technology is that it does have tendency to make us all more demanding. #swscmedia
Info4Practice Prof. Gary Holden
@SWSCmedia Perhaps #swscmedia. But this ignores the question: How useful are placements currently? Need entirely new form? #swscmedia
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@Ermintrude2 My litmus, wld I say this to my ma? boss? Cld I defend in court? Lastly does it make any sense – one I forget most #swscmedia
jaxrafferty Jackie Rafferty
@Jollercoaster got it – peer, practice educator, supervisor, tutor support whilst on placement – can be isolating otherwise #swscmedia
leat72 Lou
#SWSCmedia Yes It assists to look at our own practice within placement,i’ve used ideas from expert panel articles&applied to issues,it works
Ermintrude2 Moo
@GeorgeJulian haha.. yes, i often forget that one! #swscmedia
NickBerbiers Nick Berbiers
One thing is certain, I need more ram. I’m about 70 tweets behind at the mo! #swscmedia
intlsocialwork Karen Adshead
#SWSCmedia #SM can bring a level of transparency to #SocialWork education, offering platform for critical discussions and accountability
jaxrafferty Jackie Rafferty
Plus looking up good practice, guidance, policies, etc whilst mobile on placement #swscmedia
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@BASW_UK @jaxrafferty If people can’t deal with the ethics of #socmed use, how the hell do they deal w the ethics of #socialwork? #swscmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@jaxrafferty and sometimes it’s just about support/encouragement#swscmedia
vickydixon SW Student
@Ermintrude2 @jonbolton Particularly with regards to supervision/workload demands – the benefit of a disconnected info source #swscmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@GeorgeJulian i think it’s easy to get caught up in the #socmedwhirl – esp when starting out #socialwork #swscmedia
AmandaClement1 Mandy Clement
#swscmedia sorry going between here and FB doing online twitter tutorial to the newbies welcome @robynmunx
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@Ermintrude2 yes true and certainly most of us improve with practice #swscmedia
leat72 Lou
@DorleeM #SWSCmedia It’s our responsibility 2reflect first if it could put our integrity into question before we post?Were regulated by them
jaxrafferty Jackie Rafferty
Ethics issue I think is about talking about what is or isn’t appropriate with service users and implications #sm re audit trails #swscmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@GillJGrant and it’s great to be able to offer support and see enthusiastic students coming through #swscmedia
vickydixon SW Student
@Info4Practice #swscmedia placements are invaluable, just modernised support and supervision. Say once a week anon supervision Q&A? wd b gd!
Theresauno Theresa Gallacher
@Ermintrude2 @jaxrafferty Totally agree! It is a ‘social’ media not simply an ‘academic’ toll. #SWSCmedia
BASW_UK BASW
@jaxrafferty That is a real asset. Nushra #swscmedia
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@AmandaClement1 impressive multi-tasking, hi @robynmunx - i’m also trying to join in #dpulo chat – all getting a bit manic #swscmedia
leat72 Lou
@Ermintrude2 @jaxrafferty #SWSCmedia many times i’ve thanked both @444blackcat and yourself for the encouragement and support as a student
Ermintrude2 Moo
#swscmedia I gain a great deal from seeing students and responding to them via twitter- i feel excited by the profession and i like helping!
Jollercoaster Jo!
@SWSCmedia Through tough times on placement, it would be great if SM was used to keep students connected for moral support #SWSCmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@leat72 I gain as much from helping as being helped. I’m a social worker.. #SWSCmedia
leat72 Lou
@Jollercoaster #SWSCmedia I disagree,best way2maintain contact through uni email,most ppl use sm in their own personal time both me and them
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
Think the future is much brighter for accessing content via mobile devices when on placement/visiting clients #swscmedia #optimist
SWSCmedia SWSCmedia
SM is centred around ease of connections & sharing of info. while SW & SC practice require regard for privacy, confidentiality #swscmedia
DailyPlanUK Craig McCormick
@jaxrafferty That’s a great point. Results should only be a guideline, not taken as word, but a good starting point. #swscmedia
bonklesoul davidmckendrick
#SWSCmedia Without SM I would not have connected with@Info4Practice Invaluable international perspective or@Ermintrude2 practitioners voice
Ermintrude2 Moo
@GeorgeJulian my daytime tweeting is mostly on buses between visits! #swscmedia #optimist
vickydixon SW Student
@NickBerbiers Snap. AOL aint helping either – think its the football/masterchef/getmeoutofhere tweet-along-ers #swscmedia
Info4Practice Prof. Gary Holden
@SWSCmedia Faculty need to drive the curriculum, not the latest tech . . . otherwise it’s just more corporatizing of education. #swscmedia
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@leat72 @Jollercoaster Cld email and other #socmed be used? Could have a regular twitter chat for students on placement? #swscmedia
AmandaClement1 Mandy Clement
@GeorgeJulian definitely is trying to get daughter to make me coffee need caffeine quick to keep up #swscmedia
jenipurpleness Jeni Acelas
trying to join in #SWSCmedia debate but ratherlate and confused!
vickydixon SW Student
@jaxrafferty And sharing articles and posts with staff at placement. They value the refreshing of ideas and input #swscmedia
leat72 Lou
@Ermintrude2 #SWSCmedia Exactly and im sure the other professionals who assist students on sm are contributing to the next generation of SWs
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@Ermintrude2 That’s why I love you #optimist #wheretheresawilltheresaway #swscmedia - you are exceptional tho
SWSCmedia SWSCmedia
& sensitivity in treatment and use of data and information. How can practitioners & students reconcile these divergent paradigms? #swscmedia
BASW_UK BASW
@Ermintrude2 @leat72 At least you didn’t end that with “get me out of here!” Sorry. Nushra #swscmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@SWSCmedia it’s not hard to not mention specific identifiable cases! #swscmedia
Theresauno Theresa Gallacher
@leat72 @DorleeM Latest survey found that 48% Twitter users don’t even consider whether tweet is in breach of law be4 sending it #SWSCmedia
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@AmandaClement1 My pasta is going cold next to me, can’t.stop.to.eat – then again I wont fade away #swscmedia
ajacob200 Ashley J
@SWSCmedia As long as confidentiality and privacy is respected in SW & SC SM is effective tool for the sharing of info #swscmedia
vickydixon SW Student
@leat72 @DorleeM And have the awareness to immediately hit the ‘delete’ button if we tweet in anger?! #swscmedia
jaxrafferty Jackie Rafferty
@Info4Practice Crazy that practitioners cannot get to journals or even DH / DE docs. Students & academics in privileged position #swscmedia
Keet84 Ben Keetley
@SWSCmedia There are controls in sm that protect confidentiality, eg closed groups on FB #swscmedia
NickBerbiers Nick Berbiers
know heck of lot more about social work/care since joining twitter & I knew quite a lot anyway if do say so myself! Its cyberuni #swscmedia
DailyPlanUK Craig McCormick
@SWSCmedia #swscmedia Therein lies the conflict, if not used correctly and fully in-line with the CoP. Learning, awareness & collaboration.
leat72 Lou
#SWSCmedia by using sm to assist in SW acting as agents of change,change in otha ppls preconceptions of SW,shift POV wiv good arguements etc
ajacob200 Ashley J
@SWSCmedia could also say it educates students to safeguard clients at the same time as sharing info? #swscmedia
intlsocialwork Karen Adshead
#SWSCmedia clearly, more research is need into the value added effect of use of social media in #SocialWork education and learning
keriduffin Keri Duffin
Confidentiality is always going to be an issue, especially in social media, but communication is also key to social work #swscmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@vickydixon i often use my delete button #swscmedia
StephDriver86 Stephanie Driver
#swscmedia @ajacob200 completely agree!
Theresauno Theresa Gallacher
@SWSCmedia Confidentiality was reconsidered with intro of moblies and again with intro of laptops – shud b no different! #SWSCmedia
vickydixon SW Student
@GeorgeJulian the older ppl I work with love that I can get them an addy/telephone number by hitting my phone with my finger! #swscmedia
mgoat73 Martin Webber
@SWSCmedia Don’t use public sm to discuss cases – that is what supervision is for. Suitable anonymisation is fine, tho #swscmedia
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@jaxrafferty @Info4Practice Is like a match made in heaven isn’t it #swscmedia
jonbolton Jon Bolton
@jaxrafferty @info4practice That’s why I like @Lindsey_Pike‘s idea for a free peer reviewed online journal #swscmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@jonbolton that would be fantastic @lindsey_pike #swscmedia
vickydixon SW Student
@Ermintrude2 @GeorgeJulian Valuable use of time which might otherwise be spent with head inside latest Good Food magazine! #swscmedia
ajacob200 Ashley J
@SWSCmedia whats to say it takes SM to give away confidential info and not just word-of-mouth? #swscmedia
DorleeM Dorlee M
@vickydixon @leat72 never tweet in anger – don’t even go near sm – instead take a few mins to meditate/deep breathing #swscmedia
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@vickydixon Ha ha, LOVE IT – now that is progress. Seriously. #swscmedia
MentalHealthCop Michael BROWN
#SWSCmedia Also say – I’ve much enjoyed discussing MH issues with @444blackcat @ermintrude2 @mentalhealth and others, also students @leat72
444blackcat bc
@leat72 #swscmedia thanks glad to be of any help havent been using twitter long but found it invaluable btw real life kept me from debate
leat72 Lou
@Info4Practice #SWSCmedia i feel empowered by usin sm and from peer recommendation @Damo_SW than faculty staff..its ownership of development
DailyPlanUK Craig McCormick
@mgoat73 @SWSCmedia Totally agree. #swscmedia
jonbolton Jon Bolton
@intlsocialwork @SWSCmedia Watch this space #swscmedia
BASW_UK BASW
@jaxrafferty @Info4Practice Does that go back to point about practitoners taking responsibility for own learning? #swscmedia
StephDriver86 Stephanie Driver
#swscmedia @ajacob200 I feel that we are encouraged to use SM to expand our learning but also taught to be responsible about HOW we use it
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@DorleeM @vickydixon @leat72 Agree x million…step.away.from.the.keyboard in that situation #swscmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
#swscmedia actually @mentalhealthcop is a perfect example of getting masses of learning through different professionals etc.
intlsocialwork Karen Adshead
#SWSCmedia interesting discussion thanks everyone
Info4Practice Prof. Gary Holden
@SWSCmedia That’s the proprietary publishers Jackie. We do the research, run the journals and pay for them-not much privil there#swscmedia
AmandaClement1 Mandy Clement
@Theresauno #SWSCmedia I agree confidentiality binds us in every other aspects of what we do, say, write etc. so should be the same for SM
Theresauno Theresa Gallacher
Media richness theory,(Daft & Lengel 1986)assumes goal of any communication is resolution of ambiguity n reduction of uncertainty.#SWSCmedia
leat72 Lou
@intlsocialwork #SWSCmedia i’ll let you know in Feb wen i get my marks in for essay..if its 60+ then id say it’s added value to my learning
mgoat73 Martin Webber
@jaxrafferty @Info4Practice Yes, I think there is a role for SCIE in expanding access to journals. I think this essential for CPD #swscmedia
jaxrafferty Jackie Rafferty
Fan of open access and open educational resources – public money pays (for now) it should be accessible #swscmedia - www.swapbox.ac.uk plug
Damo_SW Damo
@Ermintrude2 @leat72 definitely. I’m aware that I’m very public and not particularly anonymous #swscmedia
vickydixon SW Student
@Info4Practice #SWSCmedia The world is gonna advance in tech, SWers will just be left behind adding weight to arguments that wer pants!
leat72 Lou
@keriduffin #SWSCmedia I agree but key roles were written some time ago and didn’t factor in the extent to which SM is now used and accessed
jaxrafferty Jackie Rafferty
Important to build ed resources so educators can source material re#sm even if not a user – ummm I think #swscmedia
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@mgoat73 @jaxrafferty @Info4Practice @Ermintrude2 Think access to journals wld be great, like to see SCIE support their use too #swscmedia
ajacob200 Ashley J
@SWSCmedia @StephDriver86 agree! lecturers promote it yet warn of the dangers of SM #swscmedia
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@leat72 @intlsocialwork There you go, evaluation in action #swscmedia
leat72 Lou
@MentalHealthCop @444blackcat @ermintrude2 @mentalhealth #SWSCmedia your debates have helped me understand discourse better
Theresauno Theresa Gallacher
For anyone interested tinyurl.com/66mjagq BMA produced this social media guidance may 2011 For Drs n students #SWSCmedia
vickydixon SW Student
@jenipurpleness It gets rather hectic! I was early and am confused! #swscmedia
jonbolton Jon Bolton
@intlsocialwork @SWSCmedia Part of my new contract with UoD is research in SM in social work education. Just need to find time #swscmedia
SWSCmedia SWSCmedia
So any last thoughts? and is it just a question of knowing more about tech or understanding its deeper transformational impact? #swscmedia
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@jaxrafferty I’m w you on this, so much potential, feel we’re only scraping surface in info sharing, content creation next #swscmedia
jaxrafferty Jackie Rafferty
@Ermintrude2 @Theresauno Agree great link and police have good guidance too – link not to hand but can tweet it later #swscmedia
Damo_SW Damo
@Ermintrude2 like u said to me in a previous convo, got2 be aware/careful what u say. Personal//prof boundaries #swscmedia
AmandaClement1 Mandy Clement
@ajacob200 @SWSCmedia @StephDriver86 definitely at GCU but is it the same for other Uni’s? #swscmedia
NickBerbiers Nick Berbiers
@vickydixon Yes, selfish lot. And I Iive in middle of countryside string and tins network – thanks BT! #swscmedia
leat72 Lou
@MentalHealthCop #SWSCmedia because of these MH debates i feel informed on the limitations &expectations placed on police & issues involved
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@jonbolton Wld be interested to talk to you about this Jon, have few ideas…. @intlsocialwork @SWSCmedia #swscmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@SWSCmedia it’s an awareness of seeing how the world is changing around us and keeping up #swscmedia
jaxrafferty Jackie Rafferty
Do you think in 5 yrs time we will look back at this and see it as the equivalent of discussing the role of the biro in education #swscmedia
Info4Practice Prof. Gary Holden
@SWSCmedia jaxrafferty BASW_UK Knowledge dissemination via OA is very important, but that is separate (for me) from SM.#swscmedia
SWSCmedia SWSCmedia
Last few minutes… You last closing comments, views, or thoughts? #swscmedia
Damo_SW Damo
@SWSCmedia possibly. SO MUCh info so quickly. Difficult to keep up. Things become out of date quicker #swscmedia
mgoat73 Martin Webber
@jonbolton @jaxrafferty @info4practice @Lindsey_Pike There are open access journals for other disciplines – why not social work? #swscmedia
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@jaxrafferty hee hee, you remember the conversations about email – as electronic letter, oh how things change #swscmedia
DorleeM Dorlee M
#swscmedia thanks everyone – it was fun listening and participating
Ermintrude2 Moo
@SWSCmedia exciting times. We are creating new paradigms but need to be aware of limits @georgejulian #swscmedia
jaxrafferty Jackie Rafferty
There are open access journals for social work – again will tweet urls later #swscmedia
Damo_SW Damo
@SWSCmedia however… amazing for keeping very current with all the constant changes happening at the moment #swscmedia
newsocialworker Linda Grobman
There are some open access journals in social work. #swscmedia
jaxrafferty Jackie Rafferty
My last word is that having #socialworkstudents here as enriched this hugely – thanks to you all #swscmedia
keriduffin Keri Duffin
@leat72 Think the same principles on confidentiality can be applied to #SM just need to ensure we r responsible in how we use #SM #swscmedia
leat72 Lou
#SWSCmedia thanks to all who reply to tweets and post links for contributing to making me a better sw in future and enjoy studying at uni
Damo_SW Damo
@Ermintrude2 @SWSCmedia agreed. A lot of short links go to very interesting articles/blogs #swscmedia
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@mgoat73 @jonbolton @jaxrafferty @info4practice @Lindsey_PikeThere are open access journals #swscmedia dont think is blank sheet here
vickydixon SW Student
I would like to thank all of those who contribute, chatter and debate with me – thats what makes SM powerful and amazing! #swscmedia
AmandaClement1 Mandy Clement
#swscmedia last thought is that I am privileged to be able to learn from others sharing their knowledge and experience on #SM TY all
DailyPlanUK Craig McCormick
#swscmedia Final: More peer supported and led SoMe resources needed, tailored for collaborative and mutual learning/teaching experiences.
SWSCmedia SWSCmedia
Thank You Everyone for joining tonight’s debate… & sharing your views… the debate is now closed… #swscmedia
StephDriver86 Stephanie Driver
#swscmedia Really enjoyed participating in my first ever debate! Thanks!
newsocialworker Linda Grobman
thank you for an interesting debate today #swscmedia
keriduffin Keri Duffin
Thanks for the interesting debate #swscmedia
ajacob200 Ashley J
@SWSCmedia This discussion itself is an example of SM educating people #swscmedia
Ermintrude2 Moo
@SWSCmedia Thank you – really interesting debate! #swscmedia
intlsocialwork Karen Adshead
#SWSCmedia with #socialmedia comes a need for knowledge of tech and a need for a deeper understanding of its impact, they’re interconnected
vickydixon SW Student
@SWSCmedia Thanks all! Brilliant as always #swscmedia
jonbolton Jon Bolton
@GillJGrant Thanks for yr input to the #swscmedia debate, tis appreciated.
BASW_UK BASW
#swscmedia Final thoughts – new tech good but never forget good old fashioned comm either! #swscmedia
jenipurpleness Jeni Acelas
#SWSCmedia hmm…didn’t have anything to contribute. I think I missed the point of discussion. Also140 characters is limiting for depth.
mgoat73 Martin Webber
@jaxrafferty Ooh – i would be interested in that. Am i just looking in the wrong places? #swscmedia
AmandaClement1 Mandy Clement
thanks for the debate tonight #swscmedia, I am exhausted following it tonight and loads of new faces from #GCU :)
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
Final final thought. If #socialworkers can’t access info/understand ethics/advocate for alternatives, can they support SUs? #swscmedia
newsocialworker Linda Grobman
just finished participating in #swscmedia Twitter debate…now back to my regular Tweets.
jaxrafferty Jackie Rafferty
@jenipurpleness Sorry to hear that – come back and give it another go next time – will be archived so can relook #swscmedia
vickydixon SW Student
Will, as usual, notice lots of replies I missed in the debate and will reply to them asap! #swscmedia
jenipurpleness Jeni Acelas
#SWSCmedia left tweetless on last debate however, benefit is that it focuses me on what I’m really passionate about. Change in policies.
mgoat73 Martin Webber
@SWSCmedia Thank you for organising it. My twitter feed is too slow to meaningfully contribute. Enjoyed it though #swscmedia
jaxrafferty Jackie Rafferty
j.mp/vjzlX8 j.mp/vdHM7b j.mp/uKiIGh @mgoat for starters #swscmedia open access journals
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
Need food now #dpulo #swscmedia debates were both interesting but hard to engage with both at once. Thanks for those hosting.
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MentalHealthCop Michael BROWN
Is delighted to have been boosted by about ten new followers after #SWSCmedia debate! Thanks to @Ermintrude2 for the MT.
bonklesoul davidmckendrick
Is hugely proud of the contribution of GCU students to tonights #SWSCmedia debate. Well done all. Please RT
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Ermintrude2 Moo
RT @bonklesoul: Is hugely proud of the contribution of GCU students to tonights #SWSCmedia debate. Well done all. Please RT – rightly proud!
GeorgeJulian GeorgeJulian
@Ermintrude2 @bonklesoul Not sure I know which were GCU students *but* was one of best debates yet so they must be magic #swscmedia
NickBerbiers Nick Berbiers
And finally catches up 15 minutes behind everyine else. Honestly how frustrating. No BT bloody Infinity out here! #swscmedia
Hi Claudia,
Debate Summary for 29-Nov-2011 on Use and Application of Social Media in Social Work and Social Care Education… is a nice post with a lot of value. thanks for sharing. Guillaume