Tacit Knowledge and Pedagogical Efficacy Using the Sites M2

Starting with premises about the role of tacit knowledge, communities of practice, and ICT mindtools in efficacious learning and teaching, we make some predictions about the interrelationship of these processes. These relationships are explored with secondary analysis of SITES M2 data. Specifically, cases selected as "stellar" by NRCs in 21 countries are re-analyzed. Findings confirm that to the extent that tacit knowledge is needed either for student work or for effective teaching, the student or teacher will seek out communities of practice (or knowledgeable others) and ICT mindtools in order to address the requirement at hand. If such knowledgeable resources are found and utilized, a positive learning outcome, which we call pedagogical efficacy, will be likely.