Innovations in Education/case studies cultivating communities of practice

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Creating a Rhythm
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till June 30, 2009

 * Continue call for contributors and co/authors.
 * We are encouraging collaborative teams (Second Edition Interestees).

July 1, 2009 to August 1, 2009

 * Submit chapter overviews: working titles, summaries, and lists of contributors (Chapter Abstracts).

August 1, 2009 to September 1, 2009

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September 1, 2009

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Early 2010

 * Soft launch in Second Life (author chats and SL Presentation)

November 2010

 * Official launch at the CoL Conference (PCF6)

=Abstract= In this chapter we present a series of community case studies following these 7 principles for cultivating communities of practice:


 * 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, McDermott, & Snyder, 2002)

The cases will provide a close look at how decisions about community design and technologies to support community activities were made and revised. Framing each case using this set of principles creates a consistent and rich view that will help others involved in online/hybrid communities learn from our experiences.

=References= Wenger, E., McDermott, R., & Snyder, W. M. (2002). Cultivating Communities of Practice. Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Press.

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 * Currie, Sylvia
 * Delich, Patricia
 * Deutsch, Nellie
 * (possibly Kevin Kelly?)

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