Network Literacy Plan of Work

Here’s the Network Literacy plan of work for 2021. If you have questions or would like to collaborate, please reach out to us at mflnnetworkliteracy@gmail.com.

  • Goal: The overall health of MFLN as a collaborative production network is improved.
    • Objective: Network Literacy works with the MFLN Leadership Team to measure and monitor the health of the network
      • We will conduct the annual social network survey and analysis.
      • We will conduct a network health evaluation to complement the social network survey and analysis
      • We will develop and communicate recommendations to improve the health of the network based on the social network analysis and network health evaluation.
      • We will present the results of the social network analysis and network health evaluations to the MFLN team
  • Goal: MFLN members, military families service providers, military families and cooperative extension educators are more resilient and adaptive in complex social systems.
    • Objective: Research, understand and share knowledge about complex systems and the role social networks play in building resilience within those systems.
      • We will publish blog posts about networks, resilience and complex systems.
      • We will produce episodes of the “Practicing Connection in a Complex World” podcast
      • We will present at national or regional conferences.
      • We will continue to develop a network resource guide.
    • Objective: Create learning experiences and spaces for the practice of network building.
      • We will continue to support the “Practicing Connection in a Complex World” community.
      • We will produce a webinar related to network building.
      • Continue development and support of the Building Networks for Resilience Learning Experience
  • Goal: MFLN programming becomes more collaborative, learner-centered, and issue-driven
    • Objective: Facilitate network-wide discussions on creating conditions for engagement and program innovation.
      • We will initiate network conversations.
    • Objective: Collaborate with MFLN concentration areas to support engagement strategies and program innovation.
      • Participate in MFLN Programming and Program Coordinator  meetings to identify possible collaborations