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The popularity and use of online education has grown in recent years for a variety of reasons, not the least of which are convenience, flexibility, and affordability. There are skeptics of this trend whose arguments are justifiable, but there are also advocates who present valid reasons that support distance education.
This month’s E-News Exclusive describes several professional benefits of taking online courses emphasizing the technical and communications skills students can sharpen through distance education.
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Taking Online Social Work Courses — 7 Professional Benefits
By Matthea Marquart, MSSW, and Delia Ryan, LMSW
As social workers who work in online education, we have witnessed distinct professional benefits for social work students who take online courses.
Beyond learning the course content, taking courses online helps students develop virtual communication and collaboration skills, self-discipline, and confidence with technology—all of which are associated with expanded career opportunities and professional success.
From cutting-edge technological proficiencies to career networking expertise, the possibilities associated with distance learning are considerable. This article identifies seven professional benefits associated with online study and describes how they can help you succeed in the social work profession.
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Studies Show Potential of Virtual Reality to Reduce Children’s Anxiety, Pain
Innovative virtual reality (VR) technologies hold promise in reducing children’s anxiety and pain before and after medical procedures and surgery, according to two studies presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2018 annual meeting.
One study found VR that induces a hypnotic state helped manage postoperative anxiety and pain in children. A second study suggests that a novel VR program that has the ability to adjust cognitive load (the amount of information that is being processed) and reorient the program’s display when a child changes position during medical procedures may reduce the child’s anxiety and perception of pain.
Postoperative VR Hypnosis Reduces Need for Anxiety, Pain Medications
The first study found VR hypnosis (VRH) reduced anxiety, total postoperative opioid consumption, and vomiting in children after scoliosis surgery.
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Food Insecurity and Assistance — Making Ends Meet
Hunger is still a prominent national issue, and many Americans, even those who work, receive food assistance to supplement their income. Read more »
Issues Facing Today's Female Veterans — ‘Feeling Invisible and Disconnected’
Women veterans experience underaddressed, gender-related challenges. Read more » |
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Federally Funded Behavioral Health Clinics in Peril
The Washington Post reports that bipartisan legislators are committed to increasing mental health and addiction treatment, but new funding for the behavioral health clinics initiative was not included in the $8.4 billion package Congress passed in October.
Facing Child Abuse Allegations, Boy Scouts of America Considers Bankruptcy
According to NPR, the Boy Scouts of America may consider filing for bankruptcy to protect it from lawsuits over alleged child abuse. Accusers say the organization knew about allegations for decades but kept silent.
Technology Workers Compensated With Stock Advocating for Change
The New York Times reports that Silicon Valley technology firms, known for giving stock to their workers as a form of compensation, now see some workers taking a more activist approach on a range of issues, using the stock to demand changes at their companies. |
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