Field Directors

Hi colleagues,

I wanted to share a recent piece I published in Education Technology Insights that explores creative methods for enhancing social work practicum education. In the article, I discuss how incorporating low-tech, experiential tools like puppetry can help students engage more deeply with interpersonal skills, reflective practice, and the human side of social work, even in a world increasingly dominated by technology.

The piece came from a desire to reimagine how we prepare students for practice, balancing technology with approaches that foster connection, empathy, and presence. I hope it sparks ideas or conversation about ways we can bring more creativity and experiential learning into field education.

Here's the link if you'd like to take a look: https://www.educationtechnologyinsights.com/cxoinsights/gerald-palmer-nid-3546.html

I'd love to hear your thoughts or examples of other creative strategies you've used in practicum settings or pre practicum settings..

Warmly,
Gerald

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Gerald Palmer
Assistant Professor of Social Work, Director of Field Education
Avila University
Kansas City, Missouri
816-501-3648
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Hello Gerald sir ,
Thanks for sharing your article from Education Technology Insights!
That sounds like a really interesting and important topic. It's great that you're focusing on how to balance technology with hands-on, creative methods like puppetry to help social work students build vital skills like empathy and personal connection, which is much more like Netquitte Principal of online education.
I'm keen to read about how low-tech tools can encourage deeper reflective practice and focus on the human element.
I'll check out the link!
Thanks again for sparking this conversation about creative experiential learning in practicum education.
Best Regards 

Dr Muktadir khan 

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Dr Muktadir khan
+91 093233 35550
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Original Message:
Sent: Nov 13, 2025 11:13
From: Gerald Palmer
Subject: Creative Approaches in Practicum Education

Hi colleagues,

I wanted to share a recent piece I published in Education Technology Insights that explores creative methods for enhancing social work practicum education. In the article, I discuss how incorporating low-tech, experiential tools like puppetry can help students engage more deeply with interpersonal skills, reflective practice, and the human side of social work, even in a world increasingly dominated by technology.

The piece came from a desire to reimagine how we prepare students for practice, balancing technology with approaches that foster connection, empathy, and presence. I hope it sparks ideas or conversation about ways we can bring more creativity and experiential learning into field education.

Here's the link if you'd like to take a look: https://www.educationtechnologyinsights.com/cxoinsights/gerald-palmer-nid-3546.html

I'd love to hear your thoughts or examples of other creative strategies you've used in practicum settings or pre practicum settings..

Warmly,
Gerald

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Gerald Palmer
Assistant Professor of Social Work, Director of Field Education
Avila University
Kansas City, Missouri
816-501-3648
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