NOTICE: There is an updated version of all these FAQs on our new website:
What use are media-sharing sites for communities?
Some communities open accounts on media-sharing sites, such as Flickr for sharing photos, so that members can share photos, videos, and maps. This provides a simple way to document community events or to collect resources relevant to members. In other communities members use their own individual accounts and a common tag to share memories or resources. Sharing through a common tag means that individuals can share their photos, videos etc. across multiple communities.| << Is social networking useful? | How do communities use wikis? >> |
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For a more precise definition, see our theory page on communities of practice:
For a bit more info, see our general (but brief) introduction to communities of practice and their use in various contexts:
For practical advice on cultivating communities of practice, see our new guidebook:
For workshops on cultivating communities of practice:
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There’s a lot about media sharing on your site that I didn’t know before. Here are the pros and cons of how we can be successful through media sharing. Thanks for the information. Good luck.