Digital Habitats: Stewarding Technology for Communities

Synopsis

Technology Has Changed What It Means For Communities To 'be Together.' Digital Tools Are Now Part Of Most Communities' Habitats. This Book Develops A New Literacy And Language To Describe The Practice Of Stewarding Technology For Communities. Whether You Want To Ground Your Technology Stewardship In Theory And Deepen Your Practice, Whether You Are A Community Leader Or Sponsor Who Wants To Understand How Communities And Technology Intersect, Or Whether You Just Want Practical Advice, This Is The Book For You.--publisher's Description. The Report Update That Became A Book -- A Reader's Guide -- Communities Of Practice, A Glimpse Of Theory -- Technology And Community, A Glimpse Of History -- Technology Stewardship, And Emerging Practice -- Literacy -- Constructing Digital Habitats, Community Experience In Technology Configurations -- Making Sense Of The Technology Landscape -- Community Orientations, Activities And Tools -- Practice -- Assessing Your Community Context -- Technology Acquisition Strategies -- Stewarding Technology In Use -- Action Notebook -- Future -- A More Distributed Future -- A Learning Agenda. Etienne Wenger, Nancy White And John D. Smith. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.