Podcasting in Social Work Education

Book excerpt: Technology innovations have changed how social work educators teach and students learn. This book is designed to assist social work academics and educators in enhancing their students' critical thinking, reflective capacity and skills in clinical and research settings through the integration of social work content podcasting. It delves into the philosophical and theoretical underpinnings of podcasting within social work education and offers a framework for those looking to integrate podcasts into their pedagogical strategies. The book positions the co-creation of podcasts as a way forward in storytelling lived experience, enriching the lifelong educational journey for educators and students. Written by Mim Fox and Jonathan B. Singer—social work educators, practitioners, and hosts of the award-winning Social Work Stories Podcast and The Social Work Podcast, respectively—this book is an indispensable resource. It is packed with practical tips, insightful advice, compelling case studies, and helpful media links. Essential for all social work educators and practitioners, this book is essential reading for any social worker who is interested in podcasting in social work.