Virtual Communities of Practice in Child Welfare: A Review of the Literature
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2020
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Children’s Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Abstract
We used research to identify outcomes and components of successful VCoP. Theoretical
frameworks and practice recommendations have been developed by scholars and practitioners to
conceptualize how CoP and VCoP can be designed and implemented (e.g., Wenger et al., 2002). To
identify key outcomes of interest reported in the literature, we focused on research studies and the
factors influencing the outcomes. Study findings were synthesized to describe components of VCoP
that may be associated with positive outcomes and results suggesting strategies useful to
strengthen functioning and increase the likelihood of success of VCoP.
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research, communities of practice, child welfare, virtual workplace
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Richards, T., & Melz, H. (2020). Virtual communities of practice in child welfare: A review of the literature. Children’s Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.