Abstract
This research investigates the elements necessary for building a Community of Practice in the early phase within the context of Japanese online class. The result of the web survey reveals 3 necessary factors: (1) an understanding of the value of community and a sense of belonging, (2) interactions and collaborations between members, and (3) activeness in the community as a member. These factors are expected to be used in further analyses, such as examining correlation with learners’ access to casual interaction, their learning achievement, and learning satisfaction. These results may be utilized to contribute to the improvement of Japanese online class.
