Strengthening Virtual Communities of Practice (VCoPs): An Evidence-Based Approach

This action research study is being used to inform the faculty researchers at a Midwestern university regarding the perceptions of adjunct faculty located across the United States involved with their participation in Virtual Communities of Practice (VCoPs). These data were collected as part of an on...

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Published in:Journal of education for library and information science 2020-01, Vol.61 (1), p.106-125
Main Authors: Valenti, Sandra, Sutton, Sarah
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
Action research
Adjunct Faculty
Administrator Surveys
Apprenticeship
Apprenticeships
College Faculty
College teachers, Part-time
Communication
Communication (Thought Transfer)
Communities of Practice
Community
Community participation
Community Relations
Computer Mediated Communication
Curricula
Educational aspects
Educational Development
Educational Technology
Faculty Development
Grouping (Instructional Purposes)
Integrated Learning Systems
Interviews
Knowledge management
Learning
Library Education
Library Networks
Library Schools
Likert Scales
Literature Reviews
On the Job Training
Pedagogy
Researchers
Schools of library and information science
Semi Structured Interviews
Social aspects
Social capital
Social Work
Social workers
Students
Teacher Attitudes
Teacher Participation
Teachers, Part-time
Technology application
Virtual communities
Virtual nations
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Summary:This action research study is being used to inform the faculty researchers at a Midwestern university regarding the perceptions of adjunct faculty located across the United States involved with their participation in Virtual Communities of Practice (VCoPs). These data were collected as part of an ongoing effort to increase the exchange of ideas among community members. Findings indicate areas of effectiveness for the VCoP approach and suggest items for improvement, including more regular contact points throughout the semester.
ISSN:0748-5786
2328-2967
DOI:10.3138/jelis.61.1.2018-0045