Introduction to the Senior Corps Knowledge Network Laura Norvig, Online Community Manager, ETR Associates Jayne Cravens, Online Community Manager, Coyote.

Introduction to the Senior Corps Knowledge Network

Laura Norvig, Online Community Manager, ETR AssociatesJayne Cravens, Online Community Manager, Coyote Communications

Agenda

• Introductions

• Overview of National Service Knowledge Network

• What is the Senior Corps Knowledge Network?

• How it works, features, benefits

• How you can contribute to the success of the Network

• Questions

Introductions

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History / Context

• ETR providing TTA to CNCS grantees since 1995

• Old- Technology trainings- Senior Corps Tech Center- Lending Library

• Ongoing- Hosting nssctalk- VISTA Campus- Online Learning Center

• Transitioned- RC Knowledge Network

To Get Here Go To: NationalService.Gov/Resources

Network ElementsThree networks with discussions:

•Veterans and Military Families

•Disaster Services

•Senior Corps

Each network includes:

•Featured resources•Discussion Boards•Practices and Program Examples•Performance measures•Shared Documents•Calendar Events•News Feed

Step 1) Click shortcut at the bottom of any page

Step 2) Shortcuts show up when you rollover My Account/Shortcuts

Benefits of Participation

• Instant feedback. You have a place to ask questions, brainstorm ideas, seek advice, etc.

• Talk about what you're doing to peers all at once. No need to wait for a conference to share your best practices (and to get recognized by peers for such!).

• Learn from others. Again, no need to wait for a conference to hear what others are doing, what's working and what isn't, etc.

• Find and read profiles of your peers and contact them.

• Have an ongoing, organized, written record of previous discussions you can refer to anytime.

Community Management Wiki

• For more information on how to effectively participate in an Online Community of Practice / Knowledge Network

• knowledgenetworks.wikispaces.com/

Contact Info

• Laura Norvig, LauraN@ETR.org• Jayne Cravens,

jc@coyotecommunications.org• Knowledge Network:

NationalService.Gov/ResourcesTwitter: @serviceresource

Facebook.com/serviceresources