Why social workers must be at the forefront of the changing healthcare system – #MacroSW 2/15/18 at 9pm EST

I'm looking forward to this week's #MacroSW chat on 2/15/2018.

The one change I will definitely make this year (2018 edition).

I know we are deep into January. Resolutions should have been made and broken by now! I try to avoid the resolution trap. We can make small changes at any time. Here's one. Technology is a part of my life. I've adapted my smartphone so that I can access my work, read the news, listen … Continue reading The one change I will definitely make this year (2018 edition). →

#MacroSW chat returns this Thursday, 1/18/18: The state of homicide in the U.S.

Welcome back to the first #MacroSW chat of 2018! This week’s chat will review the state of homicide in the US in 2017. Our chat will discuss current homicide research, challenges, and policy implications. Our guest expert will be Tanya L. Sharpe, PhD, MSW (@DrTSharpe), an Associate Professor at the University of Maryland, School of … Continue reading #MacroSW chat returns this Thursday, 1/18/18: The state of homicide in the U.S. →

Where I really hear my student’s voices? The online discussion board.

I started using discussion boards out of complete practicality. I had to be away for a conference, and I needed a solution for my evening class. I've come to use the discussion board in almost all my classes now because I find the use of discussion boards very helpful in engaging students in a different … Continue reading Where I really hear my student’s voices? The online discussion board. →

#MacroSW: Social Action Series Starts 12/7/17

This week's #MacroSW chat will be the first in a series covering social action. Read the full posting below (or head over to macrosw.com for all the details including how to participate in one of our chats. See you Thursday!