Pivoting from Face-to-Face Internships to Virtual Internships: Lessons Learned by Two Family Life Educators
Authors
Helyne Frederick, PhD., CFLE
Yuliana Rodriguez, Ph.D., CFLE
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Abstract
The purpose of the paper is to highlight the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on a Human Development and Family Studies internship program. The paper recounts some of the steps taken by the program to respond to the change from face-to-face to virtual internships for ninety interns who were in education, health, and human services agencies. Included is a discussion of the triumphs and challenges faced by the faculty, internship sites, and students. Additionally, the paper addresses implications for supervising and planning for future internships.
