The document discusses communities of practice (CoPs), defined as groups of people who share a passion for something they know how to do and who regularly interact to improve their skills. It explores the concepts of situated learning and legitimate peripheral participation developed by Lave and Wenger. The document also discusses how CoPs, situated learning, and legitimate peripheral participation can be incorporated into traditional and online learning environments to create collaborative learning communities.

5. Etienne Wenger

7. Language in Communities of Practice

10. “ Rather than asking what kind of cognitive processes and conceptual structures are involved, they ask what kinds of social engagements provide the proper context for learning to take place” (Smith, 2003, pg. 4)

12. Wenger on being connected

14. Incorporating CoPs, LPP, Situated Learning & Learning Communities

18. The Competition Facebook MySpace

19. INSPIRE Online Environment