The document discusses networks and their use of online collaboration and communication tools. It covers the different stages of a network's life cycle from early to later stages. It also discusses the difference between communities of practice and networks, and considers networks in the context of technology. The overall theory of change for networks is that in early stages they focus on connecting, learning, and working together, which can then lead to movements and field level impact at later stages.

1. Network Online Collaboration and CommunicationTheory of ChangeIntangibleTangibleBeth’s Notes from Networked Funders Meeting 3/2/10At Monitor Institute

2. Network’s Use of Communications and Collaborations Technology Private or SafeSimple ToolsDesigned for Self-OrganizingNetwork Life CycleWide openDistributed PlatformsDesigned for Self-OrganizingSemi PrivateFirewall movesPlatformsDesigned for Self-OrganizingNetwork Life Cycle iScalehttp://www.scalingimpact.net

3. Network OrientationHow are Communities of Practice different than Networks?Based on Nancy White, Etienne Wenger, John Smith – Orientation Communities of Practice

4. Network Technology Context

5. Early StageField Level Impact(Results)ConnectionLearningWorking(Process)Movements(Action)Theory of Change For NetworksField Level Impact(Results)Movements(Action)ConnectionLearningWorkingLaterStage