OUR DEFINITION OF A LEARNING COMMUNITY
A group connected because of a common goal, who learn as a result of achieving that goal—whether it is creating a web site, play, business, or newspaper.  A learning community is an authentic learning situation that parallels real-life roles and goals, in which every person plays a part in carrying out a project.

Our resources page has links to others who have written about learning communities.

WHY WE THINK LEARNING COMMUNITIES ARE IMPORTANT

1) They motivate and engage students

2) They foster valued skills and habits (like writing, working with peers, leadership)

3) They involve authentic assessment where assessment is the goal and achievement is clear to the teacher

4) They involve learning through doing, making, performing

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