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Technology Acceptance in Social Work Education: Implications for the Field Practicum |
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| Authors: | Alex Don Colvin Angela N Bullock |
| Institution: | 1. Social Work Education Program, Prairie View A&2. M University, Prairie View, Texas, USAadcolvin@pvamu.edu;4. M University, Prairie View, Texas, USA |
| Abstract: | The exponential growth and sophistication of new information and computer technology (ICT) have greatly influenced human interactions and provided new metaphors for understanding the world. The acceptance and integration of ICT into social work field education are examined here using the technological acceptance model. This article also explores potential challenges regarding the adoption of ICT into social work field practica. The article concludes with implications for adopting and integrating ICTs in social work field education. |
| Keywords: | technology acceptance model information and computer technology social work education field practicum |