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The world is online. In 2013, about 1.43 billion people worldwide are active in online communities and social networks compared to 46.6 million people in Germany. In particular, the mobile visits show a rapid growth: In Asia already 60% of the frequently visitors of online communities come from mobile devices, 46% in North-America and about 22% in Europe.

I find this infographic very useful because it shows the pattern of online community use in 2013 very clearly. I am not surprised to see that online communities are facilitated in the North America at most. Thanks Ahsen!

If we are going to talk about community of practice, ıt is a good time to meet with E. Wenger

That is true. in my last year when I was undergraduate student I somehow met E. Wenger, not himself but his influential studies. He is a professional in community of practice. I advise those who are interested in community of practice to visit Wenger's web site because there are a large body of resources about community of practice ranging from audio-based to text-based. I have also intention to read Wenger's works and studies.

The notion of community has been at the heart of the Internet since its inception, yet our understanding of the specific contours and details of what that community should look like have changed dramatically. Initially, we were driven by the desire to engage with people we didn't know and grow our community, as shared interests and passions drove our desire to connect.

Edutopia is an example of online communities of practice for educators.

An article by Rob Klindt. Online teacher communities offer one of the best ways for new and veteran educators to keep up with industry trends. These communities encourage teachers to collaborate and share resources with colleagues, discuss teaching strategies and connect with experts in the education field.

This sharing provides you guidelines for planning and implementation of online communities of practice. You can find detailed information about dimensions of online CoP including the following: * Collective identity and clear purpose * Leadership and effective moderation * Opportunities for sharing knowledge, expertise, and experiences * Governance structure and guidelines for participation * Community sociability and usability * Measuring success

Best example of insiders entirely getting it and outsiders not having a clue. This community has it's own language, culture, rituals and many aspects that make a community strong. What happens when you relax the moderation rules? "4chan is a simple image-based bulletin board where anyone can post comments and share images anonymously. 4chan is a simple image-based bulletin board where anyone can post comments and share images. There are boards dedicated to a variety of topics, from Japanese animation and culture to videogames, music, and photography. Users do not need to register an account before participating in the community. Feel free to click on a board below that interests you and jump right in!"

Here you can find many sites of online communities of practice where educators meet

Washington state community college students seeking an associate degree will soon be able to opt for a competency-based online business transfer degree that uses open educational resources (OER) in all courses. The courses are under creation in partnership with Lumen Learning.

A great example of building a community for a more difficult group. Most of the community anyone can access, but cops (once verified through their precinct) can talk in private areas. This community appeals to cops by offering great advice and satisfies affiliation needs well. PoliceOne is the most popular destination for Police Officers, Cops & Law Enforcement. Find breaking news and video, products, jobs & more on PoliceOne.

This guide provides a practical approach to creating communities of practice (CoPs) based on experiences working with corporations, nonprofits, associations, government organizations, and educational institutions. While it is important to recognize that every organization and community is different, this guide provides a structure to help clarify the most important design elements that go into defining, designing, launching, and growing CoPs-both online and face-to-face.

These are very practical guidelines for everyone. Thanks for sharing it, Sibel!

It is really a good video to explain this community as we watched in class. And the only video shared about communities I think. Thanks for your share..

Edconnectr is another example of online communities of practice for educators.

My digital chalkboard is an online community of learning. Registiration is free. It include many professional development subjects such as curriculum, evaluation and all the subject of K-12 curriculum. Not only teachers, but also principals are member of this community.

Edweb is another example of online communities of practice for educators.

The aim of this study is to reveal how well online communities of practice (oCoPs) help teachers share explicit knowledge and bring their tacit knowledge to the surface.

"Linking, developing and supporting English Language Teaching professionals worldwide" is the motto of IATEFL. I think it is one of the biggest field in ELT. There are many seminars, webinars and also some articles are done under the cover of this community. It is really appreciated but to join you need to pay around 56 $.

This is a video how to use online communities for teaching.

Similar to IATEFL, TESOL is one of the biggest online communities for English Language Teachers, of which I am also a member. The interest sections let you get updates or questions from your peers all over the world on the subjects you are most interested in (e.g. Materials writing, Intercultural Competence, LGBTI issues, Research, Pronunciation..)