Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Social Work Practice
Course Code
LUSDK_271
Branch of Science
Sociology and social work
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Social Welfare and Social Work
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Marika Lotko
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, socdk@rsu.lv, +371 67061575
About Study Course
Objective
To build knowledge and understanding of students of the Department of Welfare and Social Work about integration of information and communication technologies (ICT) in social work practice, recognising different ICT components.
Preliminary Knowledge
Not necessary.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.After a successful completion of the study course, the student will be able: to describe the concept of information and communication technologies (ICT); to list and describe ICT components; to explain the importance of social media in social work; to describe the importance of confidentiality, privacy and data security; to characterise the provision of services to service users using ICT.
Skills
1.After a successful completion of the study course, the student will be able: to evaluate the possibilities of ICT integration in the provision of services; to describe examples of good practices in ICT integration into social work practice; to organise the provision of social services by integrating ICT.
Competences
1.Ability to use and evaluate the use of latest ICT applications in the social work and social welfare sector in line with clients’ needs. Ability to carry out analysis and interpretation of information responsibly.
Assessment
Individual work
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Attendance – 15%, studying research, work in groups – 20%, design of an online social service based on foreign experience – 35%, examination (written) – 30%.
Please complete a study course evaluation questionnaire at the end of the study course.
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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Activity in lectures and classes, design of an online social service.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Concept of information and communication technologies (ICT). ICT components.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Concept of information and communication technologies (ICT). ICT components.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Concept of information and communication technologies (ICT). ICT components.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Concept of information and communication technologies (ICT). ICT components.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Users of services and ICT infrastructure.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Users of services and ICT infrastructure.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Users of services and ICT infrastructure.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Users of services and ICT infrastructure.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Significance of social media in social work.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Significance of social media in social work.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Ethical aspects, when integrating ICT. Confidentiality, privacy, data security.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Ethical aspects, when integrating ICT. Confidentiality, privacy, data security.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Concept of information and communication technologies (ICT). ICT components.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Concept of information and communication technologies (ICT). ICT components.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Concept of information and communication technologies (ICT). ICT components.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Concept of information and communication technologies (ICT). ICT components.
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-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Users of services and ICT infrastructure.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Users of services and ICT infrastructure.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Users of services and ICT infrastructure.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Users of services and ICT infrastructure.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Significance of social media in social work.
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Significance of social media in social work.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Ethical aspects, when integrating ICT. Confidentiality, privacy, data security.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Ethical aspects, when integrating ICT. Confidentiality, privacy, data security.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Davide, F., Gaggioli, A., Misuraca, G. Perspectives for Digital Social Innovation to Reshape the European Welfare Systems. IOS Press, 2021.
2.
Hill, A., Shaw. I. Social Work and ICT. SAGE, 2011.
Additional Reading
1.
Haddon, L. The Social Dynamics of Information and Communication Technology. Routledge, 2016.
2.
Kurzman, P. A., Littlefield, M. B. Online and Distance Social Work Education: Current Practice and Future Trends. Routledge, 2020.
3.
Goldkind, L., Wolf, L., Freddolino, P. F. Digital Social Work: Tools for Practice with Individuals, Organizations, and Communities. Oxford University Press, 2018.