KAEE Conference 2021

Network thinking is crucial to personal and professional success. Understanding the flow and structure of networks deepens our understanding of both ecological and social issues. Yet how to understand and engage in networks is rarely covered in environmental education. Mitchell explores the concept of constructive connectivity and how to promote learning that enhances an understanding of social and ecological networks, demonstrates the relationships between the two, and stimulates creativity and innovation by building relationships among diverse network clusters. He explains the parallels between observing networks in the biosphere and social sphere, and provides several roadmaps for teaching about network visualization. Understanding the interpenetration of ecological and social networks is also crucial to awareness of cultural diversity and biodiversity. This workshop will consist of several activities. Participants will create both ecological and social network maps and then discuss them with each other. So be prepared with some drawing materials, your most creative thinking, and your wonderful imaginations!