What is shared? A framework for understanding shared innovation within communities

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Journal
PublisherSpringer Boston
ISSN1042-1629 (Print) 1556-6501 (Online)
CategoryResearch Article
DOI10.1007/s11423-008-9107-4
Subject Collection
SpringerLink DateThursday, November 20, 2008
Richard E. West1 
(1) Learning and Performance Support Laboratory, University of Georgia, 611 Aderhold Hall, Athens, GA, USA
Published online: 20 November 2008
Abstract  The twenty-first century economy often requires the innovative production of conceptual and physical artifacts. These innovations frequently are developed collaboratively within communities of workers. Previous theories about the nature of work and learning within communities have emphasized shared meaning or shared practice, but now shared innovation is required. In this paper, I describe the development of a model for conceptualizing and studying shared innovation within communities. This model was created from merging elements of social learning and creativity/innovation theories. I explain that at an intersection of these two domains is a unique kind of social structure, called a Community of Innovation, or COI. I conclude by describing the characteristics of a COI and its implications for design and research.
Keywords  Communities of practice - Innovation - Creativity - Communities - Collaboration - Social learning theory - Communities of innovation - Information age - Innovation economy - Social learning
This is a revised version of the winning paper for the 2008 “Young Scholar Award.”
Richard E. West
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Richard E. West   expects to graduate in 2009 from the University of Georgia, where this paper provided the framework for his dissertation. His areas of research include learning and working within communities, online collaboration and learning, technology integration into teaching, and program evaluation.
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