Attitudes and Opinions Regarding the Use of the Internet for Continuing Education Among Social Workers

Journal of Technology in Human ServicesPublished 22 August 2001

Timothy Barnett-Queen

DOI10.1300/j017v18n03_10

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TL;DR

A survey of a random sample of licensed social workers in New Mexico revealed that 71% of participants have used the Internet while 61% reported no formal training in the use of the Internet and its features.

Abstract

SUMMARY Development of continuing education opportunities for social work license renewal requires participant access to the Internet, knowledge of the Internet's use and willingness to enroll in such programs. A survey of a random sample of licensed social workers in New Mexico revealed that 71% of participants (N = 403) have used the Internet while 61% reported no formal training in the use of the Internet and its features. Findings are reported that reveal substantial interest among subjects in the Internet as a medium for continuing education programs for license renewal.

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