3 Slides about a Web Site

Technology to support a mixed (online/offline) Community of

Practice

Purpose of the LMRC

• The LMRC is a web based hub which supports a virtual learning network by:

– Facilitating connections– Documenting an evolving

practice– Generating a common

understanding

Content of the LMRC

• Content is categorized as:– Process– Practice– Case Studies

• Organized to support common understanding

Documenting the Practice

• As the practice evolves the LMRC provides a method for refining and developing new content.

• The LMRC is “open source”

Facilitates Connections

• Discussion board provides space for:– Conversation– Content

development– Development of a

shared narrative

Learning Landscapes

• The content developed through the LMRC should take life in learning landscape.

• This connection to the real world is vital.

Connecting virtual to real

• Members of the virtual learning network act as a bridge between web based resources and local people and knowledge.