Download or read book Utilizing Virtual Communities in Professional Practice written by Smerda-Mason, Dana L. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-07-23 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an era dominated by the demands of the 21st-century workforce, the imperative for distributed and asynchronous work has never been more pronounced. Global organizations grapple with the challenge of fostering connections for diverse purposes, ranging from team building to promoting inclusivity in the context of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and addressing collaborative operational needs. A deep dive into the creation and utilization of virtual communities, illuminating their effectiveness in various professional settings across industries is necessary to empower leaders to connect with their teams. From informal social learning environments to formal organizational structures, more knowledge is needed to showcase how professionals can leverage authentic connections to inform and support modern professional practice. Utilizing Virtual Communities in Professional Practice serves this purpose and stands as a comprehensive guide that seeks to support professionals in exploring the latest theoretical frameworks underpinning successful virtual communities. Each chapter of the book combines theoretical insights with practical applications, rooted in research and supported by relevant literature. By providing examples from diverse industries, the book empowers individuals to consider new virtual community approaches for their unique professional settings. The objective is to equip readers with new ideas and considerations, enabling them to customize and implement virtual communities effectively in realms such as education, business, and community engagement.
Download or read book Building Virtual Communities of Practice for Distance Educators written by M. Aaron Bond and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-05-12 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As colleges, universities and other learning institutions explore teaching and learning through online environments, online communities of practice may provide solutions to organizational and professional development needs. The purpose of this book is to develop a set of guidelines for creating a virtual community of practice for faculty teaching at a distance that can easily be implemented by faculty development professionals. Designing a virtual community of practice can be operationalized using the ADDIE model to guide the process. Based on an instructional systems design process, the ADDIE model emphasizes the five core elements of the instructional systems design process: analyze, design, develop, implement and evaluate; often it serves as a project management tool or to provide a visual aid for organization of relevant tasks.
Download or read book Perceptions of Professional Development in Virtual Communities of Practice written by Gregory M. McGough and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This research study attempted to understand the perceptions of educators who utilize social media and Web 2.0 tools to meet their dynamic professional development needs in one school district in southeastern Pennsylvania. It also examined the habits of connected educators who are collaborating with international colleagues. Thirty-one educators participated in this qualitative study to answer three research questions. The research data were collected using a survey, open-ended questionnaire, and phone interviews. The study indicated that educators are leveraging social media and Web 2.0 tools to collaborate and share professional practices. The study also found that many of the educators in this study sought out this alternative form of virtual professional development because of an internal drive to improve student achievement in their own district, schools, and classrooms.
Download or read book Best Practices to Prepare Writers for Their Professional Paths written by Barker-Stucky, Carissa A. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-06-17 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world of writing is in constant flux, presenting a challenge to aspiring writers and educators alike. From the rapid evolution of digital platforms to the complex demands of diverse writing fields, staying ahead has never been more critical. Many academic scholars and institutions find it increasingly challenging to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate this shifting landscape successfully. Graduates are often left ill-prepared to thrive in the competitive, dynamic field of professional writing. Best Practices to Prepare Writers for Their Professional Paths addresses the pressing issue head-on. This book serves as the definitive solution for educators, academic scholars, and anyone invested in nurturing the next generation of writers. This comprehensive resource compiles a wealth of research, industry best practices, and real-world experience, ensuring that readers emerge with the proficiency and confidence needed to excel in their chosen writing domains.
Download or read book Communities of Practice written by Jacquie McDonald and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-11-14 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book about communities of practice in the international, higher education sector, the authors articulate the theoretical foundations of communities of practice (CoPs), research into their application in higher education, leadership roles and how CoPs sustain and support professional learning. Research demonstrates that communities of practice build professional and personal links both within and across faculty, student services and administrative and support units. This book describes how community of practice members may be physically co-located and how social media can be used to connect members across geographically diverse locations. It positions higher education communities of practice within the broader community of practice and social learning literature, and articulates the importance of community of practice leadership roles, and the growing focus on the use of social media for community of practice implementation. The multiple perspectives provide higher education leaders, academic and professional staff with the means to establish, or reflect on existing CoPs, by sharing insights and critical reflections on their implementation strategies, practical guidelines and ideas on how community of practice’s theoretical underpinnings can be tailored to the higher education context.
Download or read book Creating and Sustaining Virtual Communities of Practice by Operationalizing Constructs of Preparation Collegiality and Professional Development written by Angela M. Velez and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book EBOOK Virtual Learning Communities written by Dina Lewis and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2004-10-16 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ·What are the characteristics of a successful learning community? ·How are successful communities facilitated and maintained? ·What lessons can be learnt from existing learning communities? ·What type of learning community will suit your organisation or situation? This user-friendly guide is written to help managers, professionals and learners, planning, facilitating or participating in online learning communities, as part of a structured learning programme, as an approach to continuous professional development, as a means of improving performance at work or as a dynamic approach to innovation and collaborative working. The book is relevant to senior mangers with a responsibility for strategic planning and change management. This can include new work practices involving working in multi-professional teams across traditional boundaries. It aims to engage readers in identifying key issues in relation to their own work situation and prompts readers to find their own solutions. Virtual Learning Communities provides practical guidance and includes extensive examples, case studies and activities. It is key reading for those involved in e-learning courses, professional trainers and staff developers with a responsibility for CPD, and professionals involved in facilitating new approaches to group work.
Download or read book Effects of a Virtual Community of Practice in a Management Consulting Organization written by Roderick C. French and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2017-03-02 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Communication problems in new virtual communities with limited face-to-face contact have resulted in a high failure rate in terms of usability and adoption. The purpose of this case study was to explore the communication processes of members in small consulting organizations with regard to using accurate information in a virtual community of practice.
Download or read book Creating and Sustaining Online Professional Learning Communities written by Joni K. Falk and published by Teachers College Press. This book was released on 2015-04-25 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume presents the work of trailblazing researchers and developers of electronic communities for professional learning. It illuminates the essential work behind the scenes in building successful online communities and scaffolding site interactions, including content selection, creation and management, administrative structures, tools and interactive functionalities, the facilitation of discourse and emergent subcommunities, and the development of online leadership. While each of the authors is well versed in Web site design, new technologies, and collaborative Web tools, their work is deeply influenced and informed by scholarship which has unfolded over the last three decades about how professional learning takes place, particularly for math and science educators. The communities and authors featured provide different forms of online professional development for university professors, K–12 teachers, and administrators, among others. Their insights will be of interest to anyone designing, sustaining, or studying electronic learning environments, regardless of the specific subject matter. Contributors: Sasha A. Barab, Bertram (Chip) Bruce, Susan J. Doubler, Soo-Young Lee, Flora McMartin, Jon Obuchowski, Andee Rubin Rebecca K. Scheckler, and Wesley Shumar. “Creating and Sustaining Online Professional Learning Communities explores the varied, conflicting, productive, and unexpected ways that online communities can contribute to teacher professional development and offers concrete solutions.” —From the Foreword by Marcia C. Linn, University of California, Berkeley “There’s a lot to be learned from these insightful reflections from pioneers about designing and operating online learning communities for mathematics and science educators—as they look ‘behind the scenes’ at the human intuitions, decisions, social actions, and re-designs that have kept these communities in productive motion.” —Roy Pea, Stanford University
Download or read book Communities of Practice written by Etienne Wenger and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1999-09-28 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a theory of learning that starts with the assumption that engagement in social practice is the fundamental process by which we get to know what we know and by which we become who we are. The primary unit of analysis of this process is neither the individual nor social institutions, but the informal 'communities of practice' that people form as they pursue shared enterprises over time. To give a social account of learning, the theory explores in a systematic way the intersection of issues of community, social practice, meaning, and identity. The result is a broad framework for thinking about learning as a process of social participation. This ambitious but thoroughly accessible framework has relevance for the practitioner as well as the theoretician, presented with all the breadth, depth, and rigor necessary to address such a complex and yet profoundly human topic.
Download or read book Virtual Communities Concepts Methodologies Tools and Applications written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2010-10-31 with total page 2930 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers the development, design, and utilization of virtual organizations and communities and the resulting impact of these venues.
Download or read book Collaborating Through Virtual Communities Using Cloud Technology written by Diane Stottlemyer and published by Westphalia Press. This book was released on 2017-01-28 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collaboration and communication are both essential for successful interaction and participation in virtual communities. In this book, there are discussions of how a virtual community can be an essential communication tool to enhance traditional and online schools. In addition, the virtual community can provide information on the importance of collaboration for those who want to discuss a specific topic area. The virtual community is a tool that can encourage the interaction and exchange of information between individuals. Cloud Technology has helped schools in many ways managing cost while still improving communication and e-collaboration. Cloud technology has increased opportunities for setting up online communities and enhanced e-collaboration which can improve learning and productivity. This book will guide educators with using and managing cloud technology and other services to develop online communities. Dr. Diane Stottlemyer is an educator and quality consultant that has worked in the field of information technology for over 25 years. Dr. Stottlemyer has been sharing her expertise with students at different universities in the areas of quality assurance, computer science, doctoral studies, and information technologies. She has also worked as a consultant to improve web accessibility, web design and universal design. Dr. Stottlemyer received her PhD from Northcentral University, an MSQA from the California State University in Dominguez Hills, a M Ed from Northcentral University, an MA in Management and her MS in Legal Research from American Public University. Dr. Stottlemyer is a firm believer in education and learning through an online community.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Virtual Communities and Technologies written by Dasgupta, Subhasish and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2005-10-31 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This encyclopedia of virtual communities and technologies provides a much needed integrated overview of all the critical concepts, technologies and issues in the area of virtual communities"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Community Building on the Web written by Amy Jo Kim and published by Peachpit Press. This book was released on 2006-07-19 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What's the point of creating a great Web site if no one goes there-or worse, if people come but never return? How do some sites, such as America Online, EBay, and GeoCities, develop into Internet communities with loyal followings and regular repeat traffic? How can Web page designers and developers create sites that are vibrant and rewarding? Amy Jo Kim, author of Community Building on the Web and consultant to some of the most successful Internet communities, is an expert at teaching how to design sites that succeed by making new visitors feel welcome, rewarding member participation, and building a sense of their own history. She discusses important design strategies, interviews influential Web community-builders, and provides the reader with templates and questionnaires to use in building their own communities.
Download or read book Teacher Learning in the Digital Age written by Chris Dede and published by Harvard Education Press. This book was released on 2016-03-29 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With an emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) training, Teacher Learning in the Digital Age examines exemplary models of online and blended teacher professional development, including information on the structure and design of each model, intended audience, and existing research and evaluation data. From video-based courses to just-in-time curriculum support platforms and MOOCs for educators, the cutting-edge initiatives described in these chapters illustrate the broad range of innovative programs that have emerged to support preservice and in-service teachers in formal and informal settings. “As teacher development moves online,” the editors argue, “it’s important to ask what works and what doesn’t and for whom,” They address these questions by gathering the feedback of many of the top researchers, developers, and providers working in the field today. Filled with abundant resources, Teacher Learning in the Digital Age reveals critical lessons and insights for designers, researchers, and educators in search of the most efficient and effective ways to leverage technology to support formal, as well as informal, teacher learning.
Download or read book The Nature and Value of Healthcare Professional Virtual Communities written by Kaye Rolls and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Current organisational structures and cultures limit the social networks of healthcare professionals (HCPs) who facilitate translation of evidence into practice and consistency of patient care standards. ICUConnect, a listserv for intensive care clinicians, was explored as an examplar to evaluate whether HCP virtual communities (VC) facilitate knowledge and clinical expertise exchange within a broader professional social network. A series of studies using multiple methods, underpinned by the Diffusion of Innovations and Community of Practice (CoP) theories, was conducted to address the thesis aim, focusing on 'who', 'what' and 'why' of VC membership and activity. The evaluation of ICUConnect demonstrated that members belong to a virtual CoP with a diverse professional network to support their professional development and enable access to innovations in practice. It is recommended that healthcare organisations consider using virtual CoP to improve internal clinical practices. Further research is required to demonstrate if patient care and outcomes are improved by HCP participant in virtual CoPs.
Download or read book Research Anthology on Facilitating New Educational Practices Through Communities of Learning written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2020-10-30 with total page 843 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the future of education being disrupted and the onset of day-to-day uncertainties and challenges that have to be solved quickly, teachers are now turning to professional development communities/support communities where they can share and learn about effective practices to use in the classroom. While transitioning to blended or online learning and keeping up with the technological advances in education, these communities provide an essential backbone for teachers to rely on for support and updated knowledge on what educational practices are being utilized, how they are working, and what solutions have been found for the ever-changing climate of education. Research on the benefits and use of these communities, as well as on the latest educational practices, is essential in teacher development and student learning in the current culture of a rapidly changing educational environment. The Research Anthology on Facilitating New Educational Practices Through Communities of Learning contains hand-selected, previously published research that provides information on the communities of learning that teachers are currently involved in to seek the latest educational practices. The chapters cover the context of these communities, the benefits, and an overview of how this support is a necessary tool in today’s practices of teaching and learning. While highlighting topics such as learning communities, teacher development, mentoring, and virtual communities, this book is essential for inservice and preservice teachers, administrators, teacher educators, practitioners, stakeholders, researchers, academicians, and students who are interested in how communities of practice tie into professional development, teacher learning, and the online shift in teaching.
