Growing knowledge

A key goal of a community of practice is to build and share knowledge around a specific issue or topic. In a community of practice, all members are committed to being both learners and teachers. They are also committing to participate in multiple and engaging opportunities to:

Connect with others
Reflect on practice
Share resources
Participate in webinars

A collaborative online work space, such as dropbox, can serve as a repository for the new knowledge that the community is building. A shared space allows participants to easily access shared knowledge, reflect on or add new knowledge, and revisit archived information on an as-needed basis. As communities grow new knowledge, they can begin sharing beyond the immediate community.