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ABSTRACT
This article reports the use of online live-streamed simulations (online LSS), implemented on Zoom with Master of Social Work students. A thematic analysis was conducted from an online survey (n = 26 responses) to explore, 1) if online LSS can offer the same potential to develop holistic competence as in-class simulations, and 2) how students experienced learning social work practice through online LSS. Students reported learning procedural and meta-competencies, and indicated that online LSS provided a space to focus in on the procedural, relational and affective elements of online client sessions. We suggest that online LSS can offer similar training potential as face-to-face simulations, and that online LSS can offer unique learnings to assist students in developing competencies relevant to online practice.
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Katherine Occhiuto
Katherine Occhiuto is a PhD Candidate at Carleton University, School of Social Work. Karen Sewell is an Assistant Professor at Carleton University, School of Social Work. Kenta Asakura is an Associate Professor at Smith College School for Social Work.