my field education - innovation

My Field Education: Web Portal

Laura Lewis, Kathryn Griswold, Zoe Koston & Margie Quartley (Field Education)

Dave Coppola & Richard Amantia (Instructional Technology)

My Field Education is a custom, web-based system, coded in Microsoft ASP and database-driven. The system allows students to submit field applications, resumes, and agency requests online.

My Field Education has successfully leveraged online technologies to streamline and automate a number of previously paper-intensive and time-consuming processes for UB SSW staff and students.

My Field EducationThe Field Education Department, in collaboration with the School’s Technology staff, launched a new web portal for students called My Field Education.

My Field EducationStudents log on with their UB ID to find field-related forms and helpful resources.

Dashboard

Inside the web portal, a dashboard- like screen is unique to every student; students can clearly see what steps in the placement process have been completed and what is outstanding.

X = Materials Due!

Checkmark = Materials Submitted

Messaging System - Alerts

A personalized messaging system is also a part of the new, state-of-the-art system.

Helpful Tips

Tools and Resources

STUDENTS SUBMITS MATERIALS ONLY ONCE – CAN RETURN TO UPDATE LATER

Field placements in MSW programs can often be the most anxiety-provoking part of the educational experience.

Field is where students are socialized to the profession, and where they are expected to integrate classroom learning with real-life experiences.

My Field Education is part of a larger effort by the department to better support students.

Summary One stop shopping; Ease of use Mobile friendly Time-saver - students can access submitted

forms to update Helpful tips and resources Automated email alerts to select students;

Personalized messaging system Direct posting to student dashboard

Student feedback was collected along the way and during testing

Better engagement – seamless processes, greater convenience

Which we hope will translate into better overall field experiences, and greater engagement with the Field Office!

Contact Informationsw-field@buffalo.edu