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PLN or CoP?

Learning with e's

In the context of this post, PLN stands for Personal Learning Network , and CoP stands for Communities of Practice. PLNs have been described as informal networks of people one specifically interacts with within their personal learning environments. Photo by Steve Wheeler PLN or CoP? How do they differ from yours?

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Knowledge, practice and community

Learning with e's

In this post, I extend this idea into the work Lave did with Etienne Wenger, which has become known as Communities of Practice. The work of Lave and Wenger advances this concept, turning its focus to the people who make up the learning communities we are all a part of. Previous posts in this series: 1. Knowles Andragogy 24.

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Effective Community Management: Best Practices for Success

learnWorlds

From defining your community’s essence to choosing the perfect platform, nurturing a team of dedicated moderators, and fostering a sense of belonging, these practices lay the foundation for a vibrant and purpose-driven digital forum. How Many Types Of Online Communities Are There? Setting the Pace ?‍♂️

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Learning Management Systems that kick ass: Cornerstone OnDemand

Janet Clarey

Cornerstone Connect is the company's new enterprise social networking platform. This is a full social networking and communities environment, complete with professional networking features (rich user profiles, communities of practice, expertise location, alumni networks, etc.)

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Stats on Workplace Learning

Marcia Conner

In addition, high-impact organizations are becoming effective at creating employee networks, connecting novices to experts through expertise directories, and sharing knowledge through communities of practice. ” photo credit: Thomas Hawk, I Can Gather All the News I Need on the Weather Report.

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e-Clippings (Learning As Art): Reflections from Adaptive Paths UX Week 2007

Mark Oehlert

I really thought that Andrew Hintons presentation on the idea of user experience as Communities of Practice was excellent. Peer-to-peer mesh networking, open source OS, this is a tool that is also expressly built on an educational theory. thought theyd have put a bit more design into the actual conference.

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How to Become a Learning Organization (An Interview with Michelle Ockers)

Convergence Training

They didn’t keep up because they failed to see that digital was the way of the future because they were so expert at old-fashioned ways, or at producing photos and videos. We haven’t talked much about knowledge sharing and networking, but breaking down silos in an organization is the other thing. Are they consulting?