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(Fig.1 A frame work for Our Knowledge sharing system)
According to Stephen Denning (1998) as cited in Carayannis,E.G. (2002) defines KM as
the process for knowledge sharing. He also states the key dimensions to a knowledge
program,
# KM Programs have dimensions of collecting and connecting
# KM Programs include social processes by which communities of practice enable
knowledge sharing to take place
# KM Programs support the maintenance of beneficial external partnerships.
# KM Programs use IT to assist in knowledge creation and knowledge use (in addition to
the most common aspect of supporting the dissemination of know-how)
Internet is the powerful technology for sharing the knowledge in the case of electronic
learning. Computer software programs are being used in timetabling and school
management to improve the use of staff time, student time and space, thus reducing costs
significantly (Hildreth et al., 1999).
Components of K-Share
The purpose of K-Share is to improve student learning and outcomes in the field of higher
education and to motivate faculty members to share the available knowledge within them.
Faculty members develop learning material for students by using various IMM tools.
SMEs and KM co-ordinator will formulate the guidelines to evaluate the lecture notes
during preparation and then the lecture notes will be delivered to students through ‘K-
Share’. Our specific objectives are
# To develop a collaborative learning system
# To explore the knowledge expertise of faculty within institution
# To propose a conceptual model for enabling web-based learning
We refer the framework model of Smith,D. (2000),
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