The Virtual Agency Simulation Indiana University School of Social Work

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The Virtual Agency SimulationIndiana University
School of Social Work Indiana University School
of Informatics Dr. Bob Vernon, Social Work Ms.
Barbara Hayes, Informatics Dr. Philip Ouellette,
Social Work
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Problems in Social Work Education
Struggling students Limited diversity
opportunities Difficult to assess
students Placement problems Sorcerer's apprentice
factor Distance and time constraints Lack of
exposure
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Solution
Simulate a social services agency Artificial
clients from many walks of life Players
administrate, supervise, or provide Student
assessment at many levels User-friendly supports
for adopters Transportable to other
professions Web distributed, IU controlled,
revenue streams
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Design
Three roles for players
Player assigned to one role
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Design
Each role runs independently
and connects with the others
Administrator
Supervisor
Provider
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Design
Choices and tools vary
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Design
Finite or randomized outcomes Expert-designed
clients Immediate assessment Interdisciplinary
sensitive Lab or library connection level
Adaptable to community realities
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For more information
Please contact us at the Indiana University
School of Social Work 902 West New York
Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 317-274-6717 rvernon
_at_iupui.edu