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knowledge management practices along with e-Learning concept for subsequent
improvements in their (university exam) results.
The global aim is in developing online learning content by lectures and sharing it among
faculty members and then deliver to students during the time of learning. Our concept of
knowledge-sharing system consists of
1. Simple user friendly workplace in web.
2. Easy tools to include lecture notes in the format of word doc, PPT, PDF and so on
3. Provide link to required web resources
4. Access to respective subjects each semester by faculty and students.
5. Student will provide feedback about usage of k-share
6. Web OPAC to find out resources
7. Discussion forum
8. Email system
This paper will discuss about the e-learning approach for students of Indian institution,
Knowledge management practices for faculty members of higher educational institution,
benefits of knowledge sharing concept in education sector, Components of K-Share
system, improvements by using K-Share system.
Results so far suggest that the usage of K-Share system motivates self-learning of student
and their academic performance. At the same time, the level of confidence is found high
with the faculty members who involved in content development and sharing.
Education System
Over the past decade there has been a growing concern about the role of higher
educational institutions and how they are meeting the needs of employers. Increasingly,
higher education institutions are being asked by industry, government and higher
education funding bodies to produce graduates with versatile workplace skills, as well as
subject-specific skills (Luca et al, 2001). In general, the education sector could be
described as one where there is slow creation and diffusion of knowledge. The general
question is when KM is a driving force for change else where, how is the education system
responding and how should it respond? (Walshe,J., 2002). In India, colleges are generally
affiliated with reputed universities in every region. Universities do frame the syllabus and
then the affiliated colleges prepare lecture materials for classroom teaching in respective
places. The university will conduct the final exam. In this set up, every college prepares
their own lecture materials and delivers the same to students. The preparation of lecture
material and content may vary from place to place and teachers teach the same syllabus
differently. Because teaching is based on the skill of teacher, background of student,
method of teaching and teaching aids. Dr.Mahalingam College of engg and technology is
established with Internet and intranet facilities for about 1000 computers for various
branches of study in Engineering, Science and Technology. Campus is wired with fiber
optic cable with 4 Mbps Internet bandwidth connectivity with redundant capacity.
Faculties are trained to use of Internet tools and Interactive multimedia tools for classroom
experience since 2001. Video conferencing facility is extended with international
institutions for collaborative project work. Since the management has implemented
facilities in information and communication technology(ICT),our students are doing better
learning activities at our institution. Our role is to ensure the same level of input to all
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