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Interactive Workshop

Technology in Social Work Education and Practice

Friend or foe? Exploring the use of AI in SW Education for diverse learners

This workshop will present research on SW practitioners’ utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in practice, including ways it supports their work, and challenges they encounter. We will highlight practitioner recommendations for educating SW students and explore ways that AI can support learners with diverse learning needs and promote disability justice.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
  1. Understand research findings on the current state of generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) use in social work practice and practitioner recommendations for what to teach social work students relating to AI and technology.
  2. Explore the opportunities and challenges that AI presents for social work educators, particularly those committed to anti-oppressive practice.
  3. Discuss how AI can be used to support diverse learners and promote principles of disability justice.