Converting a Face-To-Face Introductory Research Methods Course to an Online Format: Pedagogical Issues and Technological Tools |
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| Authors: | Mary Secret Christopher Jennings Ward Ananda Newmark |
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| Institution: | 1. Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work, Richmond, VA, USAmcsecret@vcu.edu;3. Social Work, Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC, USA;4. Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work, Richmond, VA, USA |
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| Abstract: | ABSTRACTThis paper presents a step-by-step conversion of a face-to-face (F2F) entry level social work research methods course to a computer-mediated format. An overview of teaching practices and the important pedagogical foundations associated with this curricular effort are discussed followed by an introduction to the electronic platform utilized in the course. Five new teaching practices that guide the F2F-to-online course conversion of this introductory research methods course are presented with corresponding teaching activities and technological tools. A conversion matrix aligns the teaching practices, classroom activities, and provides references for the identified tools. |
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| Keywords: | Online education course development social work education online tools research methods |
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