Social Work and ICT

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have become an integral part of social and working lives. Within social work ICTs play a vital role helping professionals to store and share information and contributing to new forms of practice. This book goes a step further than simply describing ICT skills but asks why ICT is used and how this affects practice and the experience of people who use services. Written in a student-friendly style Social Work and ICT is interspersed with activities and exercises to enable students to develop their skills and knowledge. Each chapter also includes a ''Taking it Further'' section with useful websites suggestions for further reading and ideas to improve practice.