Intro to Networks and Network Theory
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Intro to Networks and Network Theory Miriam Brosseau Associate Director of Network Initiatives The Jewish Education Project and Darim Online
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Opening presentation for the 2013 Network for Research in Jewish Education Conference. This piece was followed by a deeper look at the Jewish Ed Project's work in social network analysis, led by Bill Robinson, CSO.
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Intro to Networks and Network Theory
Miriam BrosseauAssociate Director of Network Initiatives
The Jewish Education Project and Darim Online
What is a Network?
Organizational Chart vs. Network
“...we are living in the Golden Age of network theory, where sociology, math, computer science and software engineering are all combining to allow the average user to
visualize, understand, and most importantly, rely on the social and business networks that
are part of their lives.”-Clay Shirky
Here Comes Everybody
Networks Aren't New, But...
Networked Individualism
Why Networks Matter
The Network Effect
The Danger of Networks
Network Weavers
Smart Networks and Innovation
References for Further Learning
June Holley: "The Network Weaver Handbook"Clay Shirky: "Here Comes Everybody: The Power of Organizing Without Organizations"Lee Rainie and Barry Wellman (Pew Center): "Networked: The New Social Operating System"Nicholas Christakis: "Connected: The Suprising Power of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives"
