Knowledge Management (KM) was the buzzwords of the industry in the late 20th century. With the rapid development of world-wide-web and the internet technology, the industry placed high hope on KM to help us transform productivity and the way we learn. Unfortunately, KM seemed to fall short of the expectations. Businesses have gradually leaving KM and look for other solutions. Instead of dismissing the contributions and efforts of KM practitioners, KM has actually evolved into many different modes and infiltrated into our economy and education processes. One of the examples can be seen in education, in the form of Open Distance Learning (ODL). While ODL in education was developed separately from the KM in the industry, they are very similar in nature. Knowledge framework naturally existed in any of the learning and sharing processes. This paper intends to discuss the inter-relationship between ODL and KM, how processes in KM implementation are actually being applied in ODL. The first part of the paper discusses the nature and perceptions of knowledge. Then it provides the comparison between the ODL process and KM framework. Knowledge Spiral suggested by Nonaka and Takeuchi (1995) is used as the general accepted KM framework in this comparison. Through the comparison, the paper further suggests how technology changes have lead to the enhancement of KM processes and how ODL can be operated. In addition, the paper suggests that emerging technologies, such as mobile applications, sensory technology and wearable devices will further increase the effectiveness of KM and ODL. Through innovation in technology and processes, the ability to identify and use the most appropriate knowledge at the right place and time becomes the key for mutual success.
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Paper presented at the 28th Asian Association of Open Universities Conference (28-30 October 2014; Hong Kong)
Knowledge management and open distance learning
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