An Internet-Based Assignment to Teach Students to Engage in Policy Practice: A Three-Cohort Study

This article describes an Internet-based, policy-practice assignment required in the second course of a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) policy sequence. Students were required to join e-action alert lists, respond to multiple alerts, and document their experience. More than 98% of students reported that they would remain on e-action alert lists. In addition, students reported learning that this form of advocacy was quick, easy, and effective. Involving students in policy practice during their social work education may instill the importance of policy practice, give them the confidence to participate in policy practice, and experience the ease with which one can participate.