article describes connectivism as the "learning theory for the digital age". This theory helps to provide effective instruction in an "informal, networked, technology-enabled arena." The article list 13 different principles supporting connectivism.

a video that shows a conversation/interview between Brantless Underhill and Etienne Wenger discussing what CoP is. Etienne Wenger describes a little bit about himself and how he is interested in theories of learning and social connections. One point, among many, Etienne makes in the video is that CoP establishes on-going relationships among people who have the potential of helping each other.

Article found on the U.S. Department of Education website. The dept. of ed supports CoP as a strategy and tool that will help to close the achievement gap and improve the way information is shared between education researchers and practitioners. An example of CoP is given to how such a strategy would be implemented - connecting teachers with content and resources, "but also to the experts and peers who can offer immediate assistance regardless of geographic proximity."

Gives a background on the development of CoP as well as a bio on the two developers of the theory - Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger. The author points out issues and implications that educators have with learners when abiding by this theory. For example, there being "an intimate connection between knowledge and activity" and educators needing to explore their learner's communities so that instruction is at its maximal potential.

Brief summary of when the term CoP was first used and how it can be defined. "Communities of practice are groups of people who share a concern or a passion for something they do and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly." Also information about the three required components of CoPs which are: domain, community, and practice.

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