A Report on the Use of Open Access Podcasting in the Promotion of Social Work. Issue 1 (2nd January 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fronek, Patricia; Boddy, Jennifer; Chenoweth, Lesley; Clark, Julie
• Is Part Of: Australian social work. Volume 69:Issue 1(2016)
• Page Start: 105
• Page End: 114
• Publication Date: 2016-01-02
• Subjects: Podcast -- Open Access -- Social Work Education -- Online -- Social Work; Social service -- Periodicals; Social service -- Australia -- Periodicals; Social Work -- periodicals; Social Work -- Australia -- periodicals; Periodicals; 361.3
• DOI: 10.1080/0312407X.2014.991338
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0312-407X

Abstract

Abstract: Open access podcasting or podcasts on the internet on specific disciplinary topics are gaining prominence but are not well researched. This paper explores the usefulness of a new podcast series for social workers freely available on the internet that aims to: promote the profession of social work and contribute to a social work identity; make connections between theory, research, and practice; introduce students to real-life practice issues much earlier than often occurs in undergraduate degrees; and provide practitioners with opportunities for ongoing professional development. The evaluation was based on social media and website statistics, a survey of 22 students and nine educators, and a content analysis of listener feedback. While the evaluation provided limited evidence that all the aims had been met, the findings revealed very positive attitudes towards the initiative.