The document outlines an online presentation about creating online communities of practice (CoPs). It discusses what CoPs are, provides examples, and reviews principles of social media collaboration. It then describes a specific CoP called the Metro Master Gardener CoP, how it works, features, participation levels, and feedback from users. The presentation aims to educate people about CoPs and online collaboration through social media.

1. Web 2.0: Creating and Facilitating Online Communities of Practice Weston Miller, Chris LaBelle

2. I. Introduction and Overview – 10 minutes (1:00-1:10) II. What is an online community of practice (CoP)? – 15 minutes (1:10-1:25) III. Metro Master Gardener CoP Overview - 25 minutes (1:25-1:50) 10-minute Break (1:50-2:00) IV. Impact and Evaluation Data – 30 minutes (2:00 – 2:30) V. Questions / Discussion (2:30-2:45) Session Outline

7. Examples…. Facebook, Linkedin, Ning Communities develop their practice through a variety of methods, including: problem solving, requests for information, seeking the experiences of others, reusing assets, coordination and synergy, discussing developments, visiting other members, mapping knowledge and identifying gaps.

9. OSU Permaculture User blogging Stories, photos, links

10. OSU BeaverTurf – Start up 1. Polled audience (golf course superintendents) 2. Set up separate Web site for program. 3. Designed site, added logos, Links, some photos/videos, content disclaimer 4. Seek out several group facilitators/champions 5. Invite participants to the group

12. “ The creation of virtual communities through the use of Internet technology holds much promise for Cooperative Extension workers. For instance, home study groups of youth or adults can be formed as a virtual community around a topic of interest. The educational materials can then be provided electronically, with participants entering into ‘virtual discussions.’ This would allow Extension staff and clientele to interact across space, time, and cultural bounds!” “ Likewise, agricultural producers with specific interests can be formed by Cooperative Extension into virtual communities around their business focus. Then, an array of Extension and research faculty would be able to convey various pieces of information and respond to questions with and between participants via the Internet. In this way, the producers would gain valuable insights without travelling great distances sometimes through poor weather.” Bruce DeYoung, Peggy Harris, Lori Larson Journal of Extension, February 1995 http://www.joe.org/joe/1995february/a5.php Not a New Idea…