This presentation discusses using a blended approach of social media and an organizational knowledge hub to support continuous professional development for social workers and occupational therapists. It aims to create a dynamic learning environment grounded in professional practice and allow social learning and sharing of work experiences. The platform could help overcome divides in services and provide a digital foundation for e-portfolios and personal development plans. The session may be of interest to those interested in human resource development, continuous professional development, or using social media to cultivate communities of practice or interest.

1. Local Government Association Innovation Zone
Presentation (9 July 2014)
By: Claudia Megele & Douglas Maitland-Jones
In line with recommendations of Professor David Croisdale Appleby highlighting the
importance of a culture of continuous professional development (CPD) and considering the
importance and potential of social and digital media, this is a presentation that offers a
practical solution for blended approach using social media (Yammer) and organizational
knowledge hub in combination with face-to-face forums that support practice learning and
professional development for social workers and OTs.
Some of the objectives of this platform are:
 It creates a dynamic learning environment that is grounded in professional practice;
 It allows social learning and offer a supportive environment for CPD and sharing work
related questions, challenges, and experiences;
 It can overcome the divide in services;
 It offers a digital platform that can serve as the foundation for developing e-portfolios
and personal development plans.
So if you are interested in human resource development or CPD, or if you are interested in
use of social media for cultivating a community of practice (CoP) or a community of interest
(CoI) in your local authority to sustain a culture continuous learning and professional
development then this session may be of interest to you.
For further information regarding this project contact:
Claudia Megele
Head of Practice Learning (Enfield Council)
Senior Lecturer & CPD/PQ Programme Leader & Department Digital Lead
Dept. of Mental Health, Social Work, & Integrative Medicine
School of Health and Education Middlesex University
Email: C.Megele@mdx.ac.uk or Claudia.Megele@Enfield.gov.uk
Phone: +44 (0)208 411 2885
Academia.edu: http://mdx.academia.edu/ClaudiaMegele
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