Networks: building blocks stage 1

E-Learning Networks 2007

Induction

Network Stages

Stage 1:

1. Identify and establish foundations, create guidelines, goals and actions

2. Initiate and foster network practices and mentoring initiatives

3. Schedule network events and project activities

4. Consolidate links and share knowledge

5. Celebrate - community of practice

Connectedness

Commitment

CommunicationCooperation

Collaboration

The Five C’s: glue that holds the network together

Commitment• Who do you have commitment from?

• How do you generate further commitment?

Communication• What is your preferred method of

communicating with the network?

• What communication strategies will work best for you?

A sample collaborative web space (Moodle)

A sample web conferencing space (Elluminate Live)

Communication spaces

Cooperation• With whom will you cooperate?

• What challenges will influence cooperation?

Collaboration• What types of e-learning strategies will you

collaborate on?

• What tools/resources could be used to aid this collaboration?

Sample collaborative wikis?

Connectedness• What strategies will you use to remain

connected as a network?

• How will you connect with potential members of the network?

Schedule and notify events

Networking • Who are the members of the network?

• What other networks do you connect with?

EdNA Groups

Your support team

Carole McCulloch, Coach/Mentor

[email protected]

Consider the five elements of Life based learning