Teaching students web page development
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https://doi.org/10.1921/jpts.v5i2.308Keywords:
web development, empowerment, advanced generalist social workAbstract
An innovative web-based approach to teaching computer-based technological skills to MSW students is described. Students enrolled in an advanced generalist community practice course were taught how to create useful, informative, and empowering web sites for at-risk communities. Student feedback suggested that web development skills were viewed as relevant and useful to community-based practice, and students felt empowered through the acquisition of technological skills. The basic pedagogical features of the assignment are described and recommendations for mounting a web design course are offered.
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2012-12-26
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Bolin, B., & GlenMaye, L. (2012). Teaching students web page development. The Journal of Practice Teaching and Learning, 5(2), 39-50. https://doi.org/10.1921/jpts.v5i2.308
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