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David Merves , Evergreen Evaluation And Consulting Jan Vanslyke, Jan Vanslyke Evaluation Inc.

Using Social Network Analysis to Understand and Improve Collaboration Among Michigan’s Integrated Improvement Initiatives and Center for Educational Networking. David Merves , Evergreen Evaluation And Consulting Jan Vanslyke, Jan Vanslyke Evaluation Inc. Evaluation Context.

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David Merves , Evergreen Evaluation And Consulting Jan Vanslyke, Jan Vanslyke Evaluation Inc.

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  1. Using Social Network Analysis to Understand and Improve Collaboration Among Michigan’s Integrated Improvement Initiatives and Center for Educational Networking David Merves, Evergreen Evaluation And Consulting Jan Vanslyke, Jan Vanslyke Evaluation Inc.

  2. Evaluation Context Michigan’s Integrated Improvement Initiatives and Center for Educational Networking Evaluation approach and goals Decision to use Social Network Analysis (SNA)

  3. Collaborative Relationships A Balancing Act

  4. Inherent Tensions Divergent goals and values Priority setting (and scheduling) Contextual pressures

  5. Advantages of SNA Participatory process gives a voice to all stakeholders SNA mentors guide the process and help frame results Network maps promote insight and discussion Visual representation of findings can validate participant experiences

  6. Parent Involvement Example

  7. Parent Involvement Example

  8. Challenges with SNA Can be time consuming and resource intensive SNA is a complicated method – Need to balance time devoted to technical detail with resources Choosing a data collection tool and method

  9. Hogue et. al. Adapted Measure of Collaboration

  10. Lessons Learned Determine a feasible level of participatory work Investing time to reach consensus on measurement is a double edged sword Use mentors to add value to your process and products

  11. THANK YOU David Merves, Evergreen Evaluation And Consultingdavid@evergreenevaluation.net Jan Vanslyke, Jan Vanslyke Evaluation Inc. jan@jvseval.com

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