Digisosiaalityö (5cr)

Objectives (course unit)

In this course, we deepen our understanding of the principles, environments, methods, and accessibility requirements related to online guidance.

Upon completing this course, the student will:
• Be aware of various forms of social work conducted in online environments for different client groups
• Be able to engage in social work online when it is suitable for different client groups and their diverse needs for assistance
• Understand the advantages, disadvantages, and ethical considerations related to operating in online environments
• Develop online environments from a client-centered perspective and produce relevant content in a professional role
• Consider the requirements for service accessibility and data protection

Content (course unit)

• Assisting in an online environment within the field of social work.
• Specific features, legislation, and ethical principles related to online assistance.
• Forms of online assistance.
• Professional activities on social media.
• Accessibility and data protection considerations.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student
• can describe phenomena related to goals, theory, and define fundamental concepts
• has not justified choices, solutions, or theoretical perspectives thoroughly; theoretical reasoning is straightforward

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Student
• can apply theory and concepts, and organize information in relation to each other
• can narrow down problems and tasks, as well as justify solutions and choices
• can evaluate matters and examine them from different perspectives

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Student
• can analyze information and actions, connecting them to a professional context
• can find improvement opportunities and justify various approaches and alternative solutions
• can creatively devise new solutions or combine existing ones

Assessment scale

0-5