These slides were part of a conference panel discussing strategies for creating and supporting communities of practice at a distance. I detailed the process behind establishing the Ohio Instructional Designer's Association (OIDA).

1. What’s the purpose?
Who belongs?
What holds it together?
How long does it last?
@ohioida

2. Who:
instructional designers
educational technologists
educators in Ohio
Why:
expand community reach and
learning network
share and exchange
information & knowledge
free professional development
@ohioida

9. Design for Evolution
Invite different levels of participation & collaboration
Remove barriers
Bring in new members
Provide opportunities for mentorship
Survey community regularly

10. “I have had the opportunity to present a webinar, and I'll be
hosting my first webinar today! It is an honor to be able to
share my research, insights, experience, and passion with a
community of like-minded professionals. I find it very
rewarding to meet with others who ‘speak my language’ and
are as passionate as I am about designing, teaching, and
learning.”