Participate 1 – Ideal Digital Learning Communities

Answer: Consider what would be needed to create an ideal digital learning community. What would be needed to bring such a vision to fruition? What can one do to make an existing DLC more attractive to and welcoming for students and teachers?

An ideal Digital Learning Community has the following characteristics:

1. Connection of people with common interest and groups with ideas.
2. Ease of Use; it should be easy to register, navigate, and have a system of alerts.
3. Updated frequently and have the latest on issues and trends.
4. It should be real would applicable.
5. Must evolve with the evolution of technology and the needs of the members.

http://www.slideshare.net/lgenetti/characteristics-of-an-ideal-learning-community

In order to bring this to fruition, a digital space would need to be created by the founding members and the above would need to be adopted as part of the AUP. In order to make existing DLCs more attractive and welcoming for students and teachers they need to be inviting and open. Closed groups deter membership and prevent open coversation.