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The differences between social professional networks and communities of practice

Matrix

There is special emphasis on developing communities of practice (both within the organization and outside it) to encourage the professional development of employees in a friendly, effective and non-invasive manner. Main difference between social and professional communities. Communities of practice focus on a subject.

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Communities of Practice in your LMS: A hidden KM tool

TalentLMS

Extend this to the Subject Matter Experts and popular spokes-person through a defined communication framework and you have a community of practice in action! Communities of practice are created by developing explicit knowledge. Remember to continue the same topic in the community of practice environment.

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Communities of Practice in your LMS: A hidden KM tool

TalentLMS

Extend this to the Subject Matter Experts and popular spokes-person through a defined communication framework and you have a community of practice in action! Communities of practice are created by developing explicit knowledge. Remember to continue the same topic in the community of practice environment.

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ASAE 2010 Annual: Leaders of Communities of Practice

Web Courseworks

Associations are the hub of activity for "communities of practice.” Communities of practice are voluntary. Professionals join to gain access to peers, best practices, and education. What makes associations successful as communities of practice? Learning Made Portable (Monday, 8/23, 8:30-9:45 a.m.).

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ASAE Annual: A Gathering of People Who Build Communities of Practice

Web Courseworks

I am especially looking forward to this year’s event because it looks like there are a few surprises in store. Since taking graduate level courses in Adult Learning Theory, I have been intrigued by Lave and Wengers’ writings on communities of practice. Last year’s Annual was held in Toronto.

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eLearning Guild Gathering Significant Event

Web Courseworks

For those of you who may not be familiar with the Learning Solutions Conference, it is a considerably significant event hosted by the eLearning Guild which offers a gathering space for thousands of individuals who are dedicated to education using the internet. I hope to see you all there!

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When Will AI Stop Being “Artificial?”

Learningtogo

These events are all considered singular because we are unable to predict what happens next; the disruptive degree of change associated with the event is simply too great for our current body of knowledge. The Internet of Everything Is Us. Learn how you can transform the learning experience in your organization. BrainyBot™. BrainyBot™.

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