Weekly Faculty Showcase Spotlight: Abbie Frost, Gianna Gifford
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Posted by TASC, March 12, 2008
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About the Faculty Showcase: This year’s Showcase is an opportunity to learn about the role technology is playing in teaching, learning, and research across the College. A series of posters will be on display to highlight innovative work being done by over fifteen Simmons College faculty members.
This Week: Abbie Frost, Gianna Gifford DEPARTMENT: School of Social Work POSTER TITLE: School of Social Work Technology Competency
The School of Social Work (SSW) Technology Competency Program (Tech Comps) are designed to address the basic technology information needs of our Master of Social Work (MSW) students. The Tech Comps address basic technology competencies, and are therefore the “ticket of admission” to students’ first semester courses. All incoming or transfer MSW students at SSW are required to complete assignments that address the core goals of the Tech Comps (see the Goals in the left-hand column of this poster). Competency in these areas prepares students to learn effectively in their courses and to communicate with faculty and other students in a variety of electronic ways, such as accessing email, sending attachments, and using the discussion boards in Simmons eLearning.
