In this topic area, the CoP tries to invite and explain the purpose and approach of a digital community of practice that is linked to the other ways individuals are sharing practice and resources. A little bit of life imitating art.
I'm unsure if anyone would be interested in sharing ideas on use of digital communication in learning, but just to see, I have posted below an article that tries to address the roles and functions in facilitating this.
Intro is from Steven Downes-----http://www.downes.ca/
Role of Community Management in Workplace Learning Today
Sahana Chattopadhyay, ID, Other Reflections, 2014/11/25
One thing that occupies my thinking is the tension between personal learning and community. Clearly community is important. But if community defines learning, the personal is subsumed. This post looks at community platforms used by organizations and the role of "community managers who can facilitate activities on the platform." This person needs to be, suggests the author, in part a trainer, a content curator, a connector, a brand ambassador, and a consultant. What is not discussed - a nd probably should be - is what happens when these roles conflict.
