Classroom activities for teaching networks

Zachary P. Neal

doi:10.2478/connections-2026-0015

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Classroom activities for teaching networks

Connections

Volume 46 (2026): Issue 2 (September 2026)

By: Zachary P. Neal

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Abstract

This article provides an overview of the special issue on Classroom Activities for Teaching Networks. It summarizes each activity in the issue, with a table highlighting the focal concept and the appropriate audience age and size, to facilitate activity selection by instructors.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/connections-2026-0015 | Journal eISSN: 2816-4245 (formerly 0226-1766) | Journal ISSN: 0226-1766

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Language: English

Page range: 1 - 3

Published on: Sep 9, 2026

Published by: International Network for Social Network Analysis (INSNA)

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

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© 2026 Zachary P. Neal, published by International Network for Social Network Analysis (INSNA)
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

Volume 46 (2026): Issue 2 (September 2026)