http://steve-dale.net/2008/04/21/identifying-community-of-practice-needs/ Perceptions about learning and sharing in a virtual world by Steve Dale Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:03:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://steve-dale.net/2008/04/21/identifying-community-of-practice-needs/comment-page-1/#comment-708 Return to Blogging : CurtisConley.com Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:51:03 +0000 http://steve-dale.net/?p=191#comment-708 [...] Steve Dale discusses Identifying Community of Practice Needs [...] [...] Steve Dale discusses Identifying Community of Practice Needs [...]

]]> http://steve-dale.net/2008/04/21/identifying-community-of-practice-needs/comment-page-1/#comment-177 Steve Dale Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:10:28 +0000 http://steve-dale.net/?p=191#comment-177 David, thanks for the comment. I guess the key point is to never assume that all users (members) know how to effectively collaborate. For some this may be the first time they've tried social networking through a virtual medium, and it can be both confusing and intimidating. A good facilitator will provide a warm and inviting environment, and be sensitive to the mood and needs of the community. A facilitated community works on behalf of all of the members, whereas it's every man (or woman) for himself (or herself) in an unbounded, unfacilitated community. Adopting your term 'wild', maybe we should call these 'feral communities'! David,
thanks for the comment. I guess the key point is to never assume that all users (members) know how to effectively collaborate. For some this may be the first time they’ve tried social networking through a virtual medium, and it can be both confusing and intimidating. A good facilitator will provide a warm and inviting environment, and be sensitive to the mood and needs of the community. A facilitated community works on behalf of all of the members, whereas it’s every man (or woman) for himself (or herself) in an unbounded, unfacilitated community. Adopting your term ‘wild’, maybe we should call these ‘feral communities’!

]]> http://steve-dale.net/2008/04/21/identifying-community-of-practice-needs/comment-page-1/#comment-176 David Wilcox Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:21:28 +0000 http://steve-dale.net/?p=191#comment-176 Steve I've noted over here http://tinyurl.com/5mdh4j that I believe your analysis - and incidently that of Anecdote in your other item - is very relevant these days to membership organisations. NCVO today organised a conference on Membership Schemes, and there was a lot of talk about the Net and the impact it will have, as people form their own communities online. Sensible organisations will get into the facilitation business to offer members a better environment than they can find in the wild Steve
I’ve noted over here http://tinyurl.com/5mdh4j that I believe your analysis – and incidently that of Anecdote in your other item – is very relevant these days to membership organisations. NCVO today organised a conference on Membership Schemes, and there was a lot of talk about the Net and the impact it will have, as people form their own communities online. Sensible organisations will get into the facilitation business to offer members a better environment than they can find in the wild

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