Community of Practice
(instructional theory)
A community of practice that is well-designed allows for, “participating in group discussion, having one-on-one conversations, reading about new ideas, or watching experts duel over cutting-edge issues” (Wenger et al., 2002, p.2)
- Design for evolution
- Open a dialogue between inside and outside perspectives
- Invite different levels of participation
- Develop both public and private community spaces
- Focus on value
- Combine familiarity and excitement
- Create a rhythm for the community
(Wenger et al., 2002)