Teaching Note—Technology-Enhanced Clinical Simulations: Tools for Practicing Clinical Skills in Online Social Work Programs. (3rd July 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Washburn, Micki; Zhou, Shu
• Is Part Of: Journal of social work education. Volume 54:Number 3(2018)
• Page Start: 554
• Page End: 560
• Publication Date: 2018-07-03
• Subjects: Social work education -- Periodicals; Social work education -- United States -- Periodicals; 361.305
• DOI: 10.1080/10437797.2017.1404519
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1043-7797

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Technology-based simulations provide vehicles for social work students to practice clinical skills in online environments. This teaching note reviews 2 simulation tools educators may consider implementing in their training programs: virtual patients and Second Life. The current literature is presented discussing the use of these simulations in online learning programs. Suggestions for incorporating simulations into distance education programs are provided along with suggestions for future directions for research in this area. Educators are encouraged to examine these tools and further evaluate their feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy in building direct practice skills in online environments.