This paper reviews literature on communities of practice, especially focusing on their development through networked technology and remote collaboration via World Wide Web communication tools. It identifies distinct features of these communities, such as varied expertise levels, progression from novice to expert, and authentic tasks and communication. The study emphasizes the role of constructivist principles, collective knowledge, and a safe, trustful environment in these communities. Virtual communities are distinguished from communities of practice, with the latter emerging within the structure of the former. The paper discusses the pros and cons of networked technology in developing these communities, noting how text-based collaboration can level the playing field between introverts and extroverts, while also acknowledging challenges like participant attrition. The author suggests effective facilitation and technical support as solutions and calls for further research, proposing a case study to observe the dynamics within a virtual community's emergent community of practice.
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Johnson, Christopher M. "A survey of current research on online communities of practice." The internet and higher education 4.1 (2001): 45-60.
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