A Model for Knowledge Management in the e-Learning and Innovation Unit od the Polytechnic of Porto

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina Costa ◽  
Paula Peres
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Innovation Unit

Qualitative analysis on perceived satisfaction in a b-learning program at a Portuguese University

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Célia Quintas ◽  
Ana Luísa Teixeira ◽  
Isabel Fernandes Silva ◽  
Jane Rodrigues Duarte
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Perceived Satisfaction ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learner Attitude

Knowledge management and learning are buzzwords in today’s society, both in terms of company competitiveness as well as in terms of education. Human resources are thus a priority for individuals and companies. The concept of knowledge management and of learning organizations has been object of increased interest by managers and scholars. The increased focus on these issues brings forth the individual as a crucial element in this process; individuals become key elements in competitiveness (Nonaka & Takeuchi: 1995) and protagonists of their own learning process (Senge: 1992).Additionally, the learning methodologies and strategies have also changed in the past decades, so that currently much is offered by means of b-learning and e-learning courses that, on the one hand, allow students to opt for several learning strategies, and on the other hand, require them to actively participate in their learning path. In fact, the evolution of ICT in studies and the growing experience of both teachers and students have gradually adapted to new methodologies. However, while materials and subject matter have been made easier and more accessible to students who do not attend classroom sessions, an underlying problem has always been present: bridging the physical distance among all the stakeholders involved in the learning process and all the difficulties that may emerge from this.Since its first edition in 2001, this Post-Graduation Program, now in its 12th edition, has undergone several changes, from its study plan to learning regime. As a means of responding to the demands of today’s market and in particular new learning styles, new possibilities have been made for attending the course which range from classroom, to blending and e-learning formats. As a means of fostering group spirit, synchronous and asynchronous participation of all students several changes were introduced this academic year. Besides the use of the Moodle platform, a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) wiziq has been introduced.In 2013-14, the program includes students from Portugal (including the Azores), Mexico and Nigeria. Moreover, this Post-Graduation Program allows students to opt for f2f, b-learning and e-learning regimes, i.e., within the same group, some students attend classes by means of a VLE, others attend some classes f2f and others using the VLE and others attend f2f classes regularly, though they also have access to the VLE. A program that combines three learning approaches/methodologies/strategies allows the possibility of assessing possible differences in terms of efficiency of these three learning methodologies, considering that these imply a change in expectations, attitude and cognitive process.Our paper focuses on a study carried out in a Post-Graduation Program at a Portuguese university, on perceived satisfaction regarding the use of ICT tools in the program, a theme which has already been object of study at UAL in recent years, both in terms of assessing and monitoring learning progress, of learner attitude toward their learning paths (Fernandes Silva & Rodrigues Duarte. 2011a & b) and the tools and methodologies made available to them and of perceived satisfaction (Fernandes Silva & Quintas: 2013).This paper corresponds to a 1st stage of a broader study that will involve all students in the referred program in 2013-14 as well as all the lecturers. Initially, a qualitative analysis is carried out based on semi-structured interviews; at a 2nd stage, we aim to create a questionnaire to be applied to a wider population.

Learning objects management and evaluatio in an e-learning environment

1970 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hugo Rego ◽  
Tiago Moreira ◽  
Francisco José García-Peñalvo
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Group Learning ◽  
Learning Objects ◽  
Authoring Tools ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Educational Contents

The main aim of the AHKME e-learning platform is to provide a system with adaptive and knowledge management abilities for students and teachers. This system is based on the IMS specifications representing information through metadata, granting semantics to all contents in the platform, giving them meaning. In this platform, metadata is used to satisfy requirements like reusability, interoperability and multipurpose. The system provides authoring tools to define learning methods with adaptive characteristics, and tools to create courses allowing users with different roles, promoting several types of collaborative and group learning. It is also endowed with tools to retrieve, import and evaluate learning objects based on metadata, where students can use quality educational contents fitting their characteristics, and teachers have the possibility of using quality educational contents to structure their courses. The learning objects management and evaluation play an important role in order to get the best results in the teaching/learning process.

scholarly journals A Study into Knowledge Management and E-Learning in Educational Organizations

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Negin Jabbary ◽  
Masoud Piri Tosanloo ◽  
Kazemi-Malekmahmoudi Shima ◽  
Keikha Zahra
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Educational Organizations ◽  
E Learning

Comparative Analysis of Commercial Knowledge Management Solutions and their Role in Enterprises

2005 ◽  
Vol 04 (02) ◽  
pp. 71-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valentina Janev ◽  
Sanja Vraneš
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Document Management ◽  
Enterprise Integration ◽  
Knowledge Resources ◽  
Operational Level ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Software Engineers ◽  
Research Organisations ◽  
Insight Into

Knowledge technologies are a subject of permanent interest for software engineers at research organisations, as well as for market analysts in commercial organisations. In this paper, which aims to clarify the role of knowledge management solutions in an enterprise business, we survey the market of commercial knowledge management solutions and analyse their functionalities in domains such as document management, information retrieval, collaboration, decision support, e-learning, business automation and enterprise integration. The survey is based on a thorough study of web resources of knowledge management solution providers. Regarding the role of knowledge solutions in the business process, the present study will show that on an operational level they serve for better utilisation of the enterprise knowledge resources and, on a strategic level, they synthesise new knowledge needed for better management of customers, suppliers and partners. This paper gives an insight into the knowledge management market that can help strategic planners to easily begin a knowledge management initiative.

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