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2020 Conference VHS VMI Deliberate Practice
Developing child welfare skills using in-person and virtual reality (VR)-based simulations

McDonald, C., Davis, M. J., Cajski, C., Benson, C. , Grand Challenge to Harness Technology webinar series, Virtual, University of Maryland School of Social Work, 2020

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2022 Poster Presentation Implementation
Increasing the Impact of Simulation Training During Covid-19 Limitations: A Technology-Based System for Increasing Trainee Engagement and Providing Real-Time Feedback

McDonald, C., Davis, M., Benson, C., & Marks, E. , Increasing the Impact of Simulation Training During Covid-19 Limitations: A Technology-Based System for Increasing Trainee Engagement and Providing Real-Time Feedback , Washington D.C., United States, Society for Social Work and Research, 2022

2022 Poster Presentation VMI Deliberate Practice
Virtual Motivational Interviewing: Developing an App for the Deliberate Practice of Motivational Interviewing Skills

Benson, C., Davis., McDonald, C., & Lundahl, B. , Washington D.C., United States, Society for Social Work and Research, 2022

2022 Conference Deliberate Practice
Using Evidence-based Learning Theories to Guide the Development of Virtual Simulations

Davis, M., Benson, C., & McDonald, C, Seoul, South Korea (Virtual), Korean Council of Social Welfare Education, 2022

2023 Poster Presentation VMI RCT
A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Virtual Motivational Interviewing (VMI) App for Learning Motivational Interviewing Skills

Benson, C., Davis, M., Lundahl, B., McDonald, C., & Marks, E. , Phoenix, Arizona, United States, Society for Social Work and Research, 2023

2023 Conference Implementation
Implementing Technology Enhanced Learning Methods to Guide Expert Development

McDonald, C., Benson, C., & Davis, M. , Technologies Enhancing Social Work Practice, University of Southern California, 2023

2023 Conference Deliberate Practice Implementation
Increasing Training Effectiveness by Engaging Simulation Lab Observers through Real – Time, Structured Feedback and Coaching

Marks, E., McDonald, C., Benson, C. & Davis, M. , NSDTA Showcase Series, 2023

2023 Conference VHS Implementation
Using Implementation Science to Improve Adoption of Innovative Skills Training in Social Work Education: A case study of the Virtual Home Simulation (VHS) training

Davis, M., McDonald, C., Cajski, C., & Benson, C. , United States (Virtual), Social Work Distance Education, Our Lady of the Lake University, Worden School of Social Service, 2023

2023 Conference VHS VMI
Healthcare Innovation in Extended Reality

Patterson, B., Butt, A., McDonald, C., Davis, M., Benson, C., & Brooks, J., Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 10th Annual Academy of Health Science Educators Symposium, University of Utah, 2023

2023 Deliberate Practice Implementation
Technologically Enhanced Learning Methods for Reaching Expert Performance in Human Services

McDonald, C., Davis, M., & Benson, C. , Salt Lake City Utah, United States, National Association for Welfare Research and Statistics, 2023

2024 Conference VMI Implementation
Integrating Virtual Motivational Interviewing (VMI): Students Adoption of the Skills-based App

Benson, C., Davis, M., Bowles, M., McDonald, C., & Lundahl, B, Los Angeles, United States., UCLA, 2024

2024 Conference Artificial Intelligence
Using Generative AI Technologies to Assist with Training Development

Davis, M., McDonald, C., Smith, P., & Benson, C, Albuquerque NM, United States, National Staff Development and Training Association, 2024

2024 Conference VMI
Virtual Motivational Interviewing: Engaging Technology to Strengthen Social Work Skills

Benson, C., & Lundahl, B. , Salt Lake City, Utah (Virtual), University of Utah, College of Social Work, 2024

2025 Article VHS
Developing and Evaluating BSW Students’ Skills Using the Virtual Home Simulation (VHS)

Benson, C., McDonald, C., & Davis, M, Developing and Evaluating BSW Students' Skills Using the Virtual Home Simulation (VHS), Seattle, Washington, United States, Society for Social Work and Research, 2025

2025 Conference VMI Deliberate Practice Artificial Intelligence
Past, Present, Future: The Evolution of Technology in Treatment & Training

Wagner, C., Luther, J., Lundahl, B., Ingersoll, K., Lundahl, B., Benson, C., & Soma, T. , Past, Present, Future: The Evolution of Technology in Treatment & Training, Tallahassee, Florida, United States, Florida State University, 2025

2025 Conference VHS VMI Implementation
Elevating Child Welfare Workforce Development Efforts: Innovative Skills Training using Virtual Reality and other Technologies

Marks, E., Jensen, K., Benson, C., Harvey, C., & McDonald, C. , Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States, University of Alabama, 2025

2025 Conference VHS Implementation
Bridging Training and Real-World Readiness Through Simulation

Hammer, H., Davis, M., Benson, C., & McDonald, C. (2025), North Carolina, United States, North Carolina Social Services Institute, 2025

2021 Article VHS Deliberate Practice
Theories to Guide the Development of Virtual Simulations

McDonald, C., Davis, M., & Benson, C. , Clinical Social Work Journal, 49, 197-206, 2021

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2021 Article VHS Deliberate Practice Implementation
Toward a Framework for Developing Virtual Reality Skills Training in Human Services

Davis, M. J., Raines, J. A., Benson, C. L., McDonald, C., & Altizer, R. A., Journal of Technology in Human Services, 1-19, 2021

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2021 Article Deliberate Practice Implementation
Leveraging Real-Time Data Dashboards: Maximize Learning and Feedback Effectiveness During Child Welfare Simulation Training

McDonald, C., Davis, M., & Benson, C. (2021). , Policy & Practice , 79, 4, 6–3, 2021

2021 Article Implementation
Design and Implementation Considerations for Virtual Reality in Human Services

Benson, C. L., McDonald, C., Davis, M. J., & Raines, J. A. , Journal of Technology in Human Services, 39, 3, 215-218, 2021

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2025 Article VMI Deliberate Practice
Developing the Virtual Motivational Interviewing (VMI) Application for Child Welfare Workers: Usability, Satisfaction, and Initial Efficacy

Benson, C., Davis, M., Lundahl, B., McDonald, C., & Bowles, M, Journal of Technology in Human Services, 1–16, 2025

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2025 Misc. Artificial Intelligence
Technology in Child Welfare: Balancing Innovation and Ethics. CW360 The Evolving Role of Technology in Child Welfare

McDonald, C., Davis, M., & Benson, C, 2025