NAAE Communities of Practice connect…share…grow
What is Communities of Practice? A professional networking site just for Agricultural Educators
What is Communities of Practice? A professional networking site just for Agricultural Educators
What is Communities of Practice?
More than just a bulletin board
What is Communities of Practice? More than just a bulletin board Organized by topic
What is Communities of Practice? More than just a bulletin board Organized by topic Blogs
What is Communities of Practice? More than just a bulletin board Organized by topic Blogs Post items
What is Communities of Practice? More than just a bulletin board Organized by topic Blogs Post items Discussion forums
Why Does Communities of Practice Work? Volunteer Facilitators
Why Does Communities of Practice Work? Volunteer Facilitators Active Community Members
Why Does Communities of Practice Work? Volunteer Facilitators Active Community Members Easy way to share what you know and find what you need
Who is on Communities of Practice? Currently more than 300 registered users
Who is on Communities of Practice? Currently more than 300 registered users All involved in some aspect of agricultural education
Who is on Communities of Practice? Currently more than 300 registered users All involved in some aspect of agricultural education Teachers Teacher Educators Pre Service Students Agricultural Education Professionals
How will Communities of Practice make me more effective? Ask for what you need
How will Communities of Practice make me more effective? Ask for what you need See what other teachers are doing
How will Communities of Practice make me more effective? Get inspired
How will Communities of Practice make me more effective? Make connections
How can it make my program better? Find resources that have already been tried in an ag classroom
How can it make my program better? Find resources that have already been tried in an ag classroom Spend less time searching, more time implementing
How can it benefit my students? A network of your peers who all have the same goal
How can it benefit my students? A network of your peers who all have the same goal New ways to reach students
How can it benefit my students? A network of your peers who all have the same goal New ways to reach students Less time spent developing lessons
Questions? Julie Fritsch NAAE Communications/Marketing Coordinator