In this article the author provides an introduction to the concept of communities of practice, describes benefits and utility for business, and strategies for implementation in that context.
This article offers an introduction to communities of practice. It also examines impacts on learning, makes distinctions between teams and offers direction for benefits for knowledge management.
Dr Siemens reflects on the conditions that led to the development of his theory of connectivism. In this context he provides an introduction to the topic.
In this article the author provides an overview of PLNs. It provides an explanation of the benefits a PLN can have to PLCs. Problems identified in a PLC can be further analyzed and researched via members PLNs. This expansion/contraction of solution seeking would aid in the development of a community of practice.
In this article the author makes the argument that a hybridization of PLCs and PLNs would benefit students and teachers. It provides an introduction to both concepts before it offers ideas on hybridization and why they would benefit stakeholders.
MIND Research Institute is a neuroscience and social benefit organization developing visual math programs and changing the way math is taught in the USA.