Networked Communities of Practice in Higher Education: Research Study

Networked Communities of

Practice in Higher Education

RESEARCH STUDY: Exploring Higher Education and Student Affairs Professionals Digital Networking

Practices

Understanding Networks: Community & Your Networked Self

How do practitioners, staff & administrators in higher education engage with social media and online networks, for:• Identity development• Training and learning opportunities• Knowledge sharing• Influence and impact to professional practice

Research Questions• What communities do you participate &

interact with online?• How do you contribute to online, social

communities?• What type of professional networking and/or

development do these spaces provide?• How does your online self impact or influence

your professional identity (or vice versa)?• What benefits, challenges & affordances are

involved in networked practice?

Examples of Networked Practice

These include (but are not limited to):• Twitter Chats • Hashtag communities (Twitter, Instagram)• Facebook Groups• LinkedIn Groups• Blogging (Individual or Community)• Podcasts• Streaming Video (Google+, YouTube Live, Ustream)

The #NetworkedCoP Video Trailer

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