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.

1. Intro to Networks and
Network Theory
Miriam Brosseau
Associate Director of Network Initiatives
The Jewish Education Project
and Darim Online

2. What is a Network?

3. Organizational Chart vs. Network

4. “...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...

5. Networked Individualism

6. Why Networks Matter

7. The Network Effect

8. The Danger of Networks

9. Network Weavers

10. Smart Networks and Innovation

11. 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"