Workshop Tuesday

Location: B.317

Digital Landscape of Social Work in Flanders (Workshop 1)

Workshop

Presenters:

Bart Loonbeek, UCLL - University College Leuven Limburg

Time: (CEST)

09.15-11.00 (90 minutes)

Abstract:

This workshop delves into the evolving landscape of social work in Flanders (Belgium), specifically focusing on the integration of digital tools.

We will start the session with an interactive discussion, inviting participants to share their initial thoughts and observations on the growing influence of technology within the field.

Following this exchange, we will conduct a comprehensive exploration of the current online resources and platforms used by social workers in Flanders. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with these tools based on their individual interests, actively participate in demonstrations, and provide valuable feedback on their usability, efficacy, and potential enhancements.

Furthermore, the workshop fosters a global exchange of knowledge.

Participants are encouraged to share insights and perspectives on the digital landscape within their own regions, facilitating a comparative analysis and a broader understanding of how social work practices are adapting to the digital age on a global scale.

The role of social work in digitalization and the potentials of digitalization in social work with people in vurnerable positions (Workshop 2)

Workshop

Presenters:

Marianne Staal Stougaard, Marie Leth Meilvang & Anne-Marie Dahler, UCL - University College Denmark

Time (CEST)

11.15-12.00 (45 minutes)

Abstract:

On the back-drop of our key-note presentation ‘Digitalization as relations: A case study of frontline work with citizens in digitally vulnerable positions’, we invite participants to discuss the role of social work in digitalization and the potentials of digitalization in social work with people in vulnerable positions.

Location: B.201A

Digitalization in the biggest welfare organization in Vienna

Workshop/lecture

Presenters:

Pascal Laun, University of Applied Sciences St. Poelten, Faculty of Social Work

Time: (CEST)

09.15-12.00 (135 minutes)

Abstract:

Besides my work as a lecturer at the university I work as a social worker in a shelter for adolescents and young adults that are homeless, which services are provided by the biggest welfare organization in Vienna (Caritas Vienna).

This organization currently passes through a process, in which it wants to digitalize many of its services within the organization. For the staff that works for the Caritas Vienna, but also for its clients.

In my workshop I want to show examples of this process and how digitalization can be implemented in a welfare organization.

I also want to show the benefits of this process, but also the challenges and what needs to be considered to reduce possible negative effects of these digitalization processes.

Besides that I want to discuss with the participants how digitalization processes are implented in their organizations, discuss examples with them, which experiences the participants make and which benefits and/or challenges they see for the clients we work with.

Location: E.342

Evidence-based practice in social work - the potential of digitalisation (Workshop 4)

Workshop

Presenters:

Jitka Vacková, University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice
Time (CEST)

09.15-11.00 (90 minutes)

Abstract:

Evidence-based practice as an integrative decision-making process can improve client outcomes and effectiveness in social work practice (Drisko, Grady, 2012) and enables mutual expert enrichment.

This section is open to everyone who wants to know which methods, techniques, and approaches of social work have proven to be effective and also the potential of digitalisation in this method.

It will be an open space where examples of good social work practices in selected European countries can be presented and learned.

A PC will be required to participate in this workshop.

Requirements for technical equipment of the classroom - a computer room where each participant will have access to databases (e.g. SCOPUS database).

The Association of Danish Social worker Students (SDS) (Workshop 5)

Lecture

Presenter/s:

Mads Nørregaard (student), UCL - University College Denmark

Time (CEST)

11.15-12.00 (45 minutes)

Abstract:

Dansk Socialrådgiverforening – a union for social workers in Denmark

• What is a union in Denmark? Chairmen and voluntary
• SDS a student organization
• Chairmen, voluntary, activities (social, professional, politics)

Location: D.413

How to use digital tools in teaching to promote the student's reflection on their own professional formation (Workshop 6)

Workshop

Presenter/s:

Heidi Sanden & Hildegunn Garvoll, University of South-Eastern Norway
Time (CEST)

09.15-10.00 (45 minutes)

Abstract:

This workshop will explore how to use digital tools in child care education.

We will use methods from childcare education and share our experiences.

We have experienced that digital tools promote students’ reflections on their own professional forming.

The outcome of the teaching is that students can learn to use the method in working with vulnerable children and young people to promote their participation.

The workshop will include interactive elements as dialog and use of digital tools.

Vulnerable adults and digitalization (Workshop 7)

Workshop

Presenter/s:

Kirsten Vestergaard Prescott, UCL - University College Denmark

Time (CEST)

10.15-12.00 (90 minutes)

Abstract:

This workshop will be a conversation with a voluntary service provider who has formed partnership with the local municipality to help service users access local authorities online services.

This is done by inviting local municipality staff to work from café Paraplyen.
In this conversation we will talk to both a social worker working in café Paraplyen and service users.

There will be a possibility to ask questions to both social worker and service user.

Location: E.245

Title Citizens with limited access to public digitalized solutions

Workshop

Presenter/s:

Christian Martin Bächler & Linda Sørensen, UCL - University College Denmark

Time (CEST)

12.45-14.30 (90 minutes)

Abstract:

A digital divide is increasing in Denmark in recent years due to the digitalization of the public administration and social work.

This workshop shortly presents some of the dilemmas and cases for student work: How do social workers deal with citizens who are lacking or only having limited access to the new public online administration?

Location: B.201A

Empowerment in the context of biased digital health apps

Workshop
Presenter/s:

Heike Gerdes, University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer

Time (CEST)

12.45-14.30 (90 minutes)

Abstract:

Digital health apps, such as AI-based health apps for diagnosis or mood tracking apps, promise to empower users to take charge of their health.

At the same time, such apps imply that they have deficiencies and therefore require education and information.

On a social and political level, it is also assumed that the population lacks digital health literacy, which is cited as an obstacle to the digitalization of social and health systems.

In public discourse, the focus on users often means that the development side is ignored. In the workshop, I would also like to highlight the responsibility of developers from the perspective of feminist science and technology studies.

To what extent are powerful classifying practices of knowledge, understandings of health and bodies and discrimination (re-)produced covertly by technologies?

What are the consequences of this for the empowerment of users, especially those who are socially disadvantaged? Empowerment is not only about empowering individuals, it is also about changing structural inequalities.

To what extent is digital health literacy also needed on the development side to make applications and socio-technical health services more inclusive, accessible and less discriminatory?

What are the implications for social work, which, according to its code of ethics, aims to contribute to social and health justice at an individual and structural level?

Location: E.342

Digital communication in social work

Workshop
Presenter/s:

Martina Mojtová & Elena Gažiková, Constantine The Philosopher University in Nitra

Time (CEST)

12.45-14.30 (90 minutes)

Abstract:

The aim of the workshop is to point out the advantages and disadvantages of digital communication.

We will also focus on effective communication, which is one of the basic tools for helping social work clients in difficult life situations.

Location: D.413

Digitalization and social work - where are we? Catalan case

Workshop
Presenter/s:

Eulàlia Guiu, University of Girona, Faculty of Education and Psychology

Time (CEST)

12.45-14.30 (90 minutes)
Abstract:

"Digitalization and social work - where are we? How can social work benefit from the digital development?

Projects that have been done in Catalonia: Present it as an infographic poster
OMNIA project and its centers (in slums and rural towns) Digital literacy courses for the elderly through municipal libraries (Girona) Work with audiovisuals with groups of vulnerable young people Digitization projects for 3rd sector entities
How do we prepare the students? Show and explain some work done Documentaries made by students to raise awareness of social issues: Housing, evictions homelessness Male violence Cases of cyberbullying and how to act Communication campaigns on the networks. Examples: mental health, ...
Should we take a constructive and critical approach to the digital development? (including the use of algorithms and artificial intelligence) Some dynamics to do there with the groups (using tools like Kahoot, GPT chat, ....)"