Field Directors

Good Morning from Texas,

We're currently using Sonia for our field software program, but we're looking ahead as our contract expires in the Spring of 2027. We heard recently through the grapevine that some social work programs are utilizing their LMS system to manage field documents (Canvas, to be specific). We were hoping that someone here has the experience of using Canvas for tracking and managing field documents and would be willing to discuss the pros/cons.

We're finding, like many others, that Sonia is not always user friendly (especially for us administrators) and the cost is somewhat prohibitive as we're a very tiny program. We would also be willing to consider alternative field software programs. I know that Experiential Learning Cloud (previously known as Tevera) has come under the Lumivero umbrella, but was not sure if we should be considering other options.

I would also love to talk with anyone that doesn't use a field software program at all - we would be very curious if we can create our own system that would meet our needs.

Thank you, and wishing everyone a great end to their semester.

Meg DeJong-Shier

Good Morning from Texas,

We're currently using Sonia for our field software program, but we're looking ahead as our contract expires in the Spring of 2027. We heard recently through the grapevine that some social work programs are utilizing their LMS system to manage field documents (Canvas, to be specific). We were hoping that someone here has the experience of using Canvas for tracking and managing field documents and would be willing to discuss the pros/cons.

We're finding, like many others, that Sonia is not always user friendly (especially for us administrators) and the cost is somewhat prohibitive as we're a very tiny program. We would also be willing to consider alternative field software programs. I know that Experiential Learning Cloud (previously known as Tevera) has come under the Lumivero umbrella, but was not sure if we should be considering other options.

I would also love to talk with anyone that doesn't use a field software program at all - we would be very curious if we can create our own system that would meet our needs.

Thank you, and wishing everyone a great end to their semester.

Meg DeJong-Shier

Good Morning from Texas,

We're currently using Sonia for our field software program, but we're looking ahead as our contract expires in the Spring of 2027. We heard recently through the grapevine that some social work programs are utilizing their LMS system to manage field documents (Canvas, to be specific). We were hoping that someone here has the experience of using Canvas for tracking and managing field documents and would be willing to discuss the pros/cons.

We're finding, like many others, that Sonia is not always user friendly (especially for us administrators) and the cost is somewhat prohibitive as we're a very tiny program. We would also be willing to consider alternative field software programs. I know that Experiential Learning Cloud (previously known as Tevera) has come under the Lumivero umbrella, but was not sure if we should be considering other options.

I would also love to talk with anyone that doesn't use a field software program at all - we would be very curious if we can create our own system that would meet our needs.

Thank you, and wishing everyone a great end to their semester.

Meg DeJong-Shier

We are small-medium sized program that does not have any software implemented yet (we're actually contracted with IPT right now, in development). We have the documents in Word and the students upload completed items into their Canvas classrooms. This is convenient for grading purposes (we use a point system for the required documentation) but can be a big hassle for the supervisors to sign off. Plus I'm really hoping that having agency profiles in IPT will help me manage the sites and availability of placements. We recently started our MSW program (we've had a BSW program for many years) and in our upcoming second year we've already more than doubled the number of students. 

In other words, I've found Canvas to be kind of limiting. 

Angie

Good Morning from Texas,

We're currently using Sonia for our field software program, but we're looking ahead as our contract expires in the Spring of 2027. We heard recently through the grapevine that some social work programs are utilizing their LMS system to manage field documents (Canvas, to be specific). We were hoping that someone here has the experience of using Canvas for tracking and managing field documents and would be willing to discuss the pros/cons.

We're finding, like many others, that Sonia is not always user friendly (especially for us administrators) and the cost is somewhat prohibitive as we're a very tiny program. We would also be willing to consider alternative field software programs. I know that Experiential Learning Cloud (previously known as Tevera) has come under the Lumivero umbrella, but was not sure if we should be considering other options.

I would also love to talk with anyone that doesn't use a field software program at all - we would be very curious if we can create our own system that would meet our needs.

Thank you, and wishing everyone a great end to their semester.

Meg DeJong-Shier