emerging technologies Network

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emerging technologies Network
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On Becoming a Network
13 October, 3.30 - 4.30pm eureka! e-volutions in
e-learning conference
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Texts

• 2003 Joining Together,
  David Johnson Frank Johnson
• 2000 Networking Pocketbook,
  Jon Warner
• 1997 Communication Skills Team Building,
  Julie Garland
• 1980 Small Group Decision Making,
  B Aubrey Fisher
• 1965 Developmental Sequence in Small Groups,
  Bruce Tuckman

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ETN 2004 2005

• 2004
• Funded by TAFE fs
• Emerging Futures Network - J Mitchell Ass
• The Source - platform for text discussions
• Sessional teachers

• 2005
• semester 1 funded by TAFE frontiers
• Elluminate
• Sessional teachers
• semester 2 funded by Networks 2005
• Elluminate

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Our Experiences On Becoming a Network

• Of all the sequential stage theories, Tuckmans
  with its emphasis on Forming, Storming, Norming,
  Performing still seems the most useful and
  creates the most interest
• David Frank Johnson, 2003
• What are your memories/experiences in being part
  of the formation of the ETN?
• What does it mean to be part of a network?
• How does a network survive?

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Peter Robertson

• Appraise newest, latest technologies for use in
  TAFE
• Share experiences not feeling isolated
• Enjoys the enthusiasm and keenness to share
• Learn from each other

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FORMING

• Idea
• Colleagues
• Meeting f2f
• Funding
• Procedure
• Timeline
• Cohesion

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COHESIVENESS

• Groupness (A Fisher) the ability of group
  members to get along
• Loyalty Pride Commitment
• Essential Dimensions of group formation
• Task Dimension
• the task how to do it
• Social Dimension
• how members feel about each other

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EFN group dimensions, March 2004
Task
GROUP
Social
Without either dimension, the group process does
not exist
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STORMING

• New concept
• Demands on members
• Re-evaluate procedure
• Emotional response

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NORMING

• Operational pattern
• Confidence
• Group cohesion
• Creativity
• Open dialogue

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PERFORMING

• Functional continuity
• Ability to trouble-shoot / problem solve
• Adaptability
• Willingness to have a go

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ADJOURNING 5th stage

• Flexibility
• Currency
• Membership
• Goal
• Need