The easiest way to describe a community of practice (CoP) is to think of a group of people who have come together with a common interest and a commitment to sharing their knowledge and expertise with each other. They are also willing to share resources, solve problems, collaborate and build the capability of the members.
What makes a community of practice different to a community is the involvement and commitment of the members.
At the moment our CoP is in its infancy. You could say we are really a community and we haven't made it to the CoP stage yet.... but the good news is we will.
We also know that some of the members will not take an active role on a regular basis and that is okay. When the opportunity arises and time allows they will jump in and share expertise, ask questions and contribute to the goals and objectives of this community.
We realise that before we can become a community of practice (CoP) we need to a build a sense of community. Watch this short YouTube to discover the five steps that need to be taken to build a working community.
Are you wondering how being part of a CoP can help you? Is so watch this YouTube interview for some useful insights into how a successful CoP can build the capability of its members.
Our members are committed individuals who have an interest and or expertise in using technology and devices for learning. We have representation from all sectors in education, including vocational education and training, higher education, enterprise and schools.
I hope this short blog post has encouraged you and you now see a role for yourself in our community.
I look forward to hearing from you in our discussion forum, by email or at any number of our community events.
Gail
What makes a community of practice different to a community is the involvement and commitment of the members.
At the moment our CoP is in its infancy. You could say we are really a community and we haven't made it to the CoP stage yet.... but the good news is we will.
We also know that some of the members will not take an active role on a regular basis and that is okay. When the opportunity arises and time allows they will jump in and share expertise, ask questions and contribute to the goals and objectives of this community.
We realise that before we can become a community of practice (CoP) we need to a build a sense of community. Watch this short YouTube to discover the five steps that need to be taken to build a working community.
Are you wondering how being part of a CoP can help you? Is so watch this YouTube interview for some useful insights into how a successful CoP can build the capability of its members.
Our members are committed individuals who have an interest and or expertise in using technology and devices for learning. We have representation from all sectors in education, including vocational education and training, higher education, enterprise and schools.
I hope this short blog post has encouraged you and you now see a role for yourself in our community.
I look forward to hearing from you in our discussion forum, by email or at any number of our community events.
Gail