1. Online Training for Field Instructors: The Demand for Creativity & Flexibility Dr. Sebrena Jackson, LCSW Director of Field

2. Learning Objectives Objective 1: Participants will review various training methods utilized to deliver field instructor trainings Objective 2: Participants will review the benefits of providing online training Objective 3: Participants will discuss the technology being used to deliver field instructor trainings

3. Overview The delivery of training for field instructors is not optional CSWE EPAS standard 2.1.7 – programs are required to discuss how its field education program provides orientation, field instruction training, and continuing dialog with field education settings and field instructors 3

4. Our Reality Massive changes and funding cuts to social welfare programs Down-sizing of social work staff Social workers asked and required to do more with less Social workers guard their time even more Dollars for travel to educational conferences and events is sparse, if not non-existent. 4

5. Demand for Creativity & Flexibility Field instructors don’t have time for long trainings Field instructors can no longer leave the office for days to attend training Field instructors now working with several universities Online programs have field instructors all over the country in multiple time zones 5

6. Current Training Methods On-site (face-to-face) Hybrid – Some onsite & some online Online Training – Synchronous Participants required to be online at the same time – Asynchronous Participants can access information online at any time 6

7. Benefits of Online Training Flexibility – Training can be done at time that’s most convenient for field instructor Saves time – Field instructor – University field staff Saves money – No travel required 7

8. Our Current Model at Walden Two training options Synchronous – Live online trainings are held each quarter Asynchronous – Recordings of online trainings are available 3 sessions – (1) Orientation – (2) Supervision – (3) Safety 8

9. Technology Used for Training Delivery Adobe Connect (used at Walden) Adobe Captivate YouTube PowerPoint TaskStream Many other platforms 9

10. Conclusion Field offices must be prepared to meet challenges of current social work climate Embrace Technology Creativity Flexibility Quality Continuous improvements 10

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12. Contact Information Dr. Sebrena Jackson, LCSW 404-403-4291 Sebrena.jackson@waldenu.edu 12