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Participate 1 - Ideal Digital Learning Communities

Ideal Learning Communities

1. What would be needed to bring an ideal learning community to fruition?

First of all, there needs to be some regulation in the community. There should be communication standards to eliminate excessive or irresponsible commenting. Typically, DLCs are limited access to those who are associated with the community (for example, only teachers can join). There should be a large variety of reliable resources. For an ideal DLC to come to fruition, you would need a large community of educators or students who are committed to uploading good resources or providing content. It is important to also have reviewers that help to regulate the resources available, so that there isn't much overlap or excessive information on the site.

2. What can one do to make an existing DLC more attractive to and welcoming for students and teachers?

Continually adding new, exciting content makes a DLC more attractive. For teachers, offering professional development opportunities is a good idea. Also, having an outlet for teachers and students to ask questions without judgment is important to make the DLC feel like a safe place.


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