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Our multimedia resource library features content developed by both Switchboard and the larger resettlement community. You can browse the library by resource type, topic, population group, language, or publication year, or by using keywords through our search bar.
The external resources listed in this library represent the views and opinions of their original authors and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Switchboard.
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Refugee service providers across the U.S. are integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their work and have already found many useful ways to appropriately implement AI tools. But questions and considerations have also emerged: What about data privacy? What if AI gets something wrong? Can technology really fit into work that’s fundamentally about human connection and […]
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This tip sheet will help you incorporate digital literacy into your case management practice to support newcomer clients in building self-sufficiency. When clients improve their digital literacy skills, they gain confidence and are better equipped to engage with you, other service providers, and their new communities. Use the tips and resources below in coordination with […]
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Caseworkers often spend valuable time walking clients through the same basic processes again and again. Multimedia resources, like short videos, allow service providers to communicate more efficiently by replacing repetitive, time‑consuming one‑on‑one explanations with accessible and scalable resources. Creating a brief tutorial once in an accessible format and sharing it broadly ensures information is delivered […]
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For newcomers to fully benefit from virtual and information services (VIS), they must be able to navigate technology with confidence. Many newcomers, however, face barriers that limit their ability to engage online, access information, and participate in virtual services. This guide presents five core challenges to digital access, along with steps you can take to […]
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Information and communication technology (ICT) refers to all devices, software, services, and applications that communicate, process, or manage information. Appropriate ICT is essential for virtual services to newcomers. To develop virtual services and select appropriate ICT, providers need to understand newcomers’ access levels, skills, and preferences. Key areas to survey include language needs, general literacy, […]
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Are you working with newcomers and curious about evidence-based practices to support your clients, but you have limited time? Did you know that generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) can help you begin the research needed to help identify evidence-based interventions more efficiently. This blog walks you through how to use generative AI responsibly to support research […]