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A Brief Introduction – Communities of Practice Manager

The Learning Circuits

As Ryann mentioned in a previous post, I’m the Community of Practice Manager for Learning Technologies at ASTD. In this role, I engage with the community and help build ASTD’s portfolio of content—from T+D articles to books to educational programs to conferences and beyond.

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Is all learning social?

Learning with e's

Another theory derived from social constructivism has been proposed by Lave and Wenger (1991) who argue that the formation of communities of practice can explain much of the informal learning that occurs for example in the workplace. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Siemens, G.

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From novice to expert

Learning with e's

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. abstract knowledge cognitive apprenticeship communities of practice education Jean Lave learning Scaffolding situated cognition social constructivism' ICTs should also be embedded authentically within and across the curriculum, rather than be used as an isolated, ''special'' set of tools.

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Re-imagining Work & Learning in a Networked World

ID Reflections

IMHO, the shifts and their impact delineated above will enforce and require collaboration -- between individuals, among organizations, between individuals and organizations, among project teams and communities of practices, and such. Some of the principle drivers and needs around collaboration are given below.

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Games Build Community & Associations: ASAE Technology Conference Session

Web Courseworks

It has already drawn more interest from the press than my other session on the Moodle learning management system. The way people learn from games, what game mechanics make online games addictive, and how to successfully utilize games to build community and optimize web traffic are important topics for discussion. Associations Now!

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Maximize Your Professional Development with Industry Memberships

eLearning Brothers

Here is a complete list of benefits included with ATD’s Professional Plus Membership: Unlimited Access to Community of Practice: Multiple communities that focus on different topics such as Career Dev, Management, Government, etc. This is a $500 value in and of itself. You get access to these through a Member Center portal.

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Taking up residence

Learning with e's

The media and press also persist in using the term with alacrity, even though several academics , researchers and thought leaders (including Prensky himself) have repeatedly warned us about its lack of veracity or misinterpretation. This is why networked learning, and communities of practice are so important.

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