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***** To join INSNA, visit http://www.insna.org ***** I recently wrote a research proposal aimed at investigating how participants in a learning network chose problem solving strategies based on the chosen strategies of those with whom they interacted. I proposed a longitudinal study in which specific strategies could be defined and tested at three different points in time. I used contagion and proximity theories to articulate a prediction model for comparison with the observed network and the actors' learned (adopted) strategies. The network I'm analyzing is a group of pre-professional software developers, but I see no reason why the same approach couldn't be used for any learning network in which problem solving was a major component. How are you defining/measuring the learning outcomes in your network? --- Adam Lupu Learning Architect, Code Academy Director of Learning and Development, Global Playground Learning Sciences Researcher, Northwestern University t: @HowWeLearn m: 415-412-9324 On Mar 22, 2012, at 1:47 PM, Ken Vance-Borland wrote: > ***** To join INSNA, visit http://www.insna.org ***** > My colleagues and I are using SNA to investigate whether natural > resources scientists and managers in the Forest Service and other > agencies are embedded in a network that fosters learning and complex > problem solving. For example, we want to determine the extent to which > scientists and managers are engaged in interactions (including > bi-directional exchanges of information) across disciplinary > boundaries. > > We are considering a number of different measures (density, > cross-boundary exchange [relations within/between groups], centrality). We would like to learn more > about other measures that you would recommend. > > Thanks in advance for any suggestions! > > Ken Vance-Borland, Executive Director > The Conservation Planning Institute > "To protect and restore biological diversity through innovative conservation planning > that is focused on effective implementation" > Tel:(541)231-7949 Email: [log in to unmask] Skype: ken.vance.borland > http://www.conservationplanninginstitute.org/ > CPI is an IUCN member organization http://www.iucn.org/ > _____________________________________________________________________ SOCNET is a service of INSNA, the professional association for social network researchers (http://www.insna.org). To unsubscribe, send an email message to [log in to unmask] containing the line UNSUBSCRIBE SOCNET in the body of the message. _____________________________________________________________________ SOCNET is a service of INSNA, the professional association for social network researchers (http://www.insna.org). To unsubscribe, send an email message to [log in to unmask] containing the line UNSUBSCRIBE SOCNET in the body of the message.