Communities of practice and organization: a report to discover

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Published: Jan 1, 2003
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17471/2499-4324/494
Keywords:
Educational Technology, Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL), e-Learning, Professional Development, ULEARN, communities of practice,

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Marco Bettiol
TeDIS Center Venice Intenational
Luca De Pietro
Athos Ricerca e innovazione per l’economia e la società digitale

Abstract

Discussion of the phenomenon of community 'of practice in organizations, with particular reference to the corporate context.

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Vol. 11 No. 3 (2003): TD30 - e-Learning and Professional Development + Dossier ULEARN
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Articles - Special Issue

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