Discover how social networks can foster learning communities and promote school improvement!
Social networks reflect the usually invisible relationships that control the power and flow of information within a school. This resource for school leaders examines types of networks-related to tasks, friendships, power, and culture-and provides tools for maximizing networks' positive schoolwide influence. You will find:
- Samples of social network maps that illustrate the relationships among players in various types of networks
- Steps for developing your own social network maps using interviews, surveys, and data analysis
- Strategies and practical advice for managing social networks in support of school goals
Social networks reflect the usually invisible relationships that control the power and flow of information within a school. This resource for school leaders examines types of networks-related to tasks, friendships, power, and culture-and provides tools for maximizing networks' positive schoolwide influence. You will find:
- Samples of social network maps that illustrate the relationships among players in various types of networks
- Steps for developing your own social network maps using interviews, surveys, and data analysis
- Strategies and practical advice for managing social networks in support of school goals
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