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Applying networked learning theory to examine WIL in a 
successful grant project team. 
A mixed method approach combining interview data and 
social network visualisations. 
Paul Sijpkes BA GradDipCompSc GradDipEd(Sec) 
Masters of Learning Science and Technology Candidate, CoCo, The University Of Sydney. 
Instructional Designer 
Educational Resources Unit 
Centre for Teaching and Learning 
Academic Division 
University of Newcastle 
paul.sijpkes@newcastle.edu.au 
@PaulSijpkes 
1 
1 | The University of Newcastle www.newcastle.edu.au
Social Network Analysis (Sociometry) 
2 
Borgatti, S. P., Mehra, A., Brass, D. J., & Labianca, G. (2009). Network Analysis in the Social 
Sciences. Science, 323(5916), 892895. doi:10.1126/science.1165821 (image from p. 892) 
2 | The University of Newcastle www.newcastle.edu.au
Other Applications for Network Graphs - Facebook 
3 
Source: 
https://www.flickr.com/photos/49155467@N06/4585752331/ 
3 | The University of Newcastle www.newcastle.edu.au
Other Uses for Network Graphs  Food Combinations 
4 
4 | The University of Newcastle www.newcastle.edu.au
Study Context 
5 
 Small team working on web technology project in allied health from 
7 Australian Universities, 1 Regional Allied Health Service 
 14 people were invited and 7 responded to the survey 
 3 participants were interviewed, Project Leader, Project Manager 
and an advisory team member. 
5 | The University of Newcastle www.newcastle.edu.au
Example of an undirected social network graph 
6 
6 | The University of Newcastle www.newcastle.edu.au
7 
Triangulate and Validate 
Survey Data 
Social 
Network 
Diagrams 
Interview 
Schreurs, B., & De Laat, M. (2012). Work-Based Networked Learning: a bottom - up approach to stimulate the professional 
development of teachers. In Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Networked Learning 2012. Retrieved from 
http://www.networkedlearningconference.org.uk/abstracts/pdf/schreurs.pdf 
7 | The University of Newcastle www.newwwcaws.ntlew.ecdaus.atlue.edu.au
8 
Tools and Technologies 
Tools and technologies used for data collection & visualisation 
Data storage 
Google Drive 
Data collection 
(Custom SN survey tool) 
Adapted Google Forms 
JQuery (Javascript) 
Anonymous SN Survey Tool Data visualisation 
https://github.com/sijpkes/sn-survey-tool 
Gephi 
Gephi 
https://gephi.github.io/ 
8 | The University of Newcastle www.newcastle.edu.au
9 
Presentation of Visualisations 
Visualisations were presented using two different criteria 
 Temporally (Yearly, monthly, weekly and daily). 
 Communication type (Email, Face-to-face, Phone, SMS). 
9 | The University of Newcastle www.newcastle.edu.au
10 
Thank You! 
10 | The University of Newcastle www.newcastle.edu.au

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  • 1. Applying networked learning theory to examine WIL in a successful grant project team. A mixed method approach combining interview data and social network visualisations. Paul Sijpkes BA GradDipCompSc GradDipEd(Sec) Masters of Learning Science and Technology Candidate, CoCo, The University Of Sydney. Instructional Designer Educational Resources Unit Centre for Teaching and Learning Academic Division University of Newcastle paul.sijpkes@newcastle.edu.au @PaulSijpkes 1 1 | The University of Newcastle www.newcastle.edu.au
  • 2. Social Network Analysis (Sociometry) 2 Borgatti, S. P., Mehra, A., Brass, D. J., & Labianca, G. (2009). Network Analysis in the Social Sciences. Science, 323(5916), 892895. doi:10.1126/science.1165821 (image from p. 892) 2 | The University of Newcastle www.newcastle.edu.au
  • 3. Other Applications for Network Graphs - Facebook 3 Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/49155467@N06/4585752331/ 3 | The University of Newcastle www.newcastle.edu.au
  • 4. Other Uses for Network Graphs Food Combinations 4 4 | The University of Newcastle www.newcastle.edu.au
  • 5. Study Context 5 Small team working on web technology project in allied health from 7 Australian Universities, 1 Regional Allied Health Service 14 people were invited and 7 responded to the survey 3 participants were interviewed, Project Leader, Project Manager and an advisory team member. 5 | The University of Newcastle www.newcastle.edu.au
  • 6. Example of an undirected social network graph 6 6 | The University of Newcastle www.newcastle.edu.au
  • 7. 7 Triangulate and Validate Survey Data Social Network Diagrams Interview Schreurs, B., & De Laat, M. (2012). Work-Based Networked Learning: a bottom - up approach to stimulate the professional development of teachers. In Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Networked Learning 2012. Retrieved from http://www.networkedlearningconference.org.uk/abstracts/pdf/schreurs.pdf 7 | The University of Newcastle www.newwwcaws.ntlew.ecdaus.atlue.edu.au
  • 8. 8 Tools and Technologies Tools and technologies used for data collection & visualisation Data storage Google Drive Data collection (Custom SN survey tool) Adapted Google Forms JQuery (Javascript) Anonymous SN Survey Tool Data visualisation https://github.com/sijpkes/sn-survey-tool Gephi Gephi https://gephi.github.io/ 8 | The University of Newcastle www.newcastle.edu.au
  • 9. 9 Presentation of Visualisations Visualisations were presented using two different criteria Temporally (Yearly, monthly, weekly and daily). Communication type (Email, Face-to-face, Phone, SMS). 9 | The University of Newcastle www.newcastle.edu.au
  • 10. 10 Thank You! 10 | The University of Newcastle www.newcastle.edu.au