Learning Communities and Directions For Their Sustainability

Knowledge societies and new information and communication technologies (NICT) are contributing to many changes in organizations. Communities often expect NICTs to enhance communication and learning. However, it has become apparent that providing electronic infrastructures supports but does not ensure the emergence of social activity. This paper investigates methods for enhancing the sustainability of learning communities. The cumulative findings will suggest theories and practices that can be applied from pedagogy, social science, as well as other domains to the design of ICT learning communities.