Comments for Wiser.org Blog http://blog.wiser.org Wiser.org: The Social Network for Sustainability Thu, 16 May 2013 20:58:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Comment on Network Mapping by Angus Parker http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WiserEarthComments/~3/Lyq34_rlzkw/ Angus Parker Thu, 16 May 2013 20:58:25 +0000 http://blog.wiserearth.org/?page_id=856#comment-26576 @Daniel: Thank you for sharing these links and your experiences. I did an analysis of the social network of WiserEarth as few years ago with relations to issue areas. But the information wasn't too informative. I think the main barriers are skills to build the maps and lack of experience in interpreting and displaying them. In the right facilitator's hands social network maps can have an incredible effect especially on weaker / loose networks that could do with some weaving. Best, Angus @Daniel:

Thank you for sharing these links and your experiences. I did an analysis of the social network of WiserEarth as few years ago with relations to issue areas. But the information wasn’t too informative. I think the main barriers are skills to build the maps and lack of experience in interpreting and displaying them. In the right facilitator’s hands social network maps can have an incredible effect especially on weaker / loose networks that could do with some weaving.

Best, Angus

]]> http://blog.wiser.org/network-mapping/comment-page-1/#comment-26576 Comment on Network Mapping by Daniel F. Bassill, D.H.L. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WiserEarthComments/~3/mSvJcIBUbQM/ Daniel F. Bassill, D.H.L. Thu, 16 May 2013 19:11:39 +0000 http://blog.wiserearth.org/?page_id=856#comment-26574 I've had space on Wiser Earth for several years but don't use it frequently. I took a look today and found this section on Network Mapping. This is something I'm really interested in. I've been piloting uses of GIS maps to show non profits, faith groups, businesses, etc. in the same geography (zip code, city, etc) who could be working together because the are in the same area and have self interest in the same issues. At this program locator site you can create maps showing tutor/mentor programs, assets, poverty, etc. http://www.tutormentorprogramlocator.net/InteractiveMap.aspx I've felt for a long time that network analysis could show the growth of these networks and help people connect with people within them. I've posted some articles about this and some SNA maps I've done on a page at http://www.tutormentorexchange.net/sna Has any one created a map of the Wiser Earth community, or mapped the growth from a few members several years ago to now? If so, please share the link. In the mapping I've been trying to do I've found three consistent obstacles. a) lack of funding; which leads to b: lack of talent/manpower/time to create the maps and SNA analysis. This also contributes to lack of resources to build awareness of the maps, teach people to use them, and consistently expand the network. Would be interested to know if these are challenges others face and how you've overcome them. I’ve had space on Wiser Earth for several years but don’t use it frequently. I took a look today and found this section on Network Mapping. This is something I’m really interested in. I’ve been piloting uses of GIS maps to show non profits, faith groups, businesses, etc. in the same geography (zip code, city, etc) who could be working together because the are in the same area and have self interest in the same issues. At this program locator site you can create maps showing tutor/mentor programs, assets, poverty, etc. http://www.tutormentorprogramlocator.net/InteractiveMap.aspx

I’ve felt for a long time that network analysis could show the growth of these networks and help people connect with people within them. I’ve posted some articles about this and some SNA maps I’ve done on a page at http://www.tutormentorexchange.net/sna

Has any one created a map of the Wiser Earth community, or mapped the growth from a few members several years ago to now? If so, please share the link.

In the mapping I’ve been trying to do I’ve found three consistent obstacles. a) lack of funding; which leads to b: lack of talent/manpower/time to create the maps and SNA analysis. This also contributes to lack of resources to build awareness of the maps, teach people to use them, and consistently expand the network.

Would be interested to know if these are challenges others face and how you’ve overcome them.

]]> http://blog.wiser.org/network-mapping/comment-page-1/#comment-26574 Comment on Food Cooperatives and Sustainability by Sil http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WiserEarthComments/~3/wJAVEi0zpiA/ Sil Wed, 15 May 2013 23:58:45 +0000 http://blog.wiser.org/?p=13704#comment-26555 Hi Eveline, I do know the organizers of the food co op. I will pass your message along and see if they would be interested in taking part. Can I use the e-mail you used to leave the comment for them to get in touch with you? Hi Eveline, I do know the organizers of the food co op. I will pass your message along and see if they would be interested in taking part. Can I use the e-mail you used to leave the comment for them to get in touch with you?

]]> http://blog.wiser.org/food-cooperatives-and-sustainability/comment-page-1/#comment-26555 Comment on Network Mapping by JaneLee http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WiserEarthComments/~3/aQZxpVVPBp0/ JaneLee Wed, 15 May 2013 19:51:03 +0000 http://blog.wiserearth.org/?page_id=856#comment-26550 Thanks so much, acufeni! Thanks so much, acufeni!

]]> http://blog.wiser.org/network-mapping/comment-page-1/#comment-26550 Comment on This Week’s Woman: Candia Lea Cole of Eco-Learning Legacies by JaneLee http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WiserEarthComments/~3/D2cpRW_C-II/ JaneLee Wed, 15 May 2013 19:49:49 +0000 http://blog.wiser.org/?p=14015#comment-26549 Hi Amuche, Thank you so much for your comment! I have passed along your lovely message to Candia. Best wishes in all your endeavors! Jane Hi Amuche,

Thank you so much for your comment! I have passed along your lovely message to Candia. Best wishes in all your endeavors!

Jane

]]> http://blog.wiser.org/this-weeks-woman-candia-lea-cole-of-eco-learning-legacies/comment-page-1/#comment-26549 Comment on This Week’s Woman: Candia Lea Cole of Eco-Learning Legacies by Amuche http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WiserEarthComments/~3/VnlmD0lMYFA/ Amuche Wed, 15 May 2013 09:15:52 +0000 http://blog.wiser.org/?p=14015#comment-26540 Well done Candia Lea Cole. I have learned a lot from your experience which you shared here and hope to impact my own small world from the inspiration I got from you. Well done Candia Lea Cole. I have learned a lot from your experience which you shared here and hope to impact my own small world from the inspiration I got from you.

]]> http://blog.wiser.org/this-weeks-woman-candia-lea-cole-of-eco-learning-legacies/comment-page-1/#comment-26540 Comment on Food Cooperatives and Sustainability by eveline http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WiserEarthComments/~3/IqTiy3QX6Ak/ eveline Fri, 10 May 2013 12:43:20 +0000 http://blog.wiser.org/?p=13704#comment-26388 Dear Sil, would you happen to know the person/ organization behind this food-coop movement? From 17 Apr to 19 Jun 2013 Ashoka Changemakers is organizing Nutrients for All competition (www.changemakers.com/nutrientsforall), in which we hope to build a multi-sector community of action focusing on nutrients. I think it would be great if they can take part... Thanks Dear Sil,

would you happen to know the person/ organization behind this food-coop movement?
From 17 Apr to 19 Jun 2013 Ashoka Changemakers is organizing Nutrients for All competition (www.changemakers.com/nutrientsforall), in which we hope to build a multi-sector community of action focusing on nutrients. I think it would be great if they can take part… Thanks

]]> http://blog.wiser.org/food-cooperatives-and-sustainability/comment-page-1/#comment-26388 Comment on This Week’s Woman: Stella Strega of Nodo Espiral Permaculture Academy by Stella Strega of Nodo Espiral Permaculture Academy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WiserEarthComments/~3/4dmj4Rbxqs4/ Stella Strega of Nodo Espiral Permaculture Academy Fri, 10 May 2013 09:21:51 +0000 http://blog.wiser.org/?p=13929#comment-26372 [...] and Wiser.org member who works with Nodo Espiral, a permaculture academy.” Read full article here. Posted in Destinations Tagged education, [...] [...] and Wiser.org member who works with Nodo Espiral, a permaculture academy.” Read full article here. Posted in Destinations Tagged education, [...]

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