ERIC Number: EJ854631
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Publication Date: 2009-Dec
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Knowledge Exchange in the Shrines of Knowledge: The ''How's'' and ''Where's'' of Knowledge Sharing Processes
Reychav, Iris; Te'eni, Dov
Computers & Education, v53 n4 p1266-1277 Dec 2009
Academic conferences are places of situated learning dedicated to the exchange of knowledge. Knowledge is exchanged between colleagues who are looking to enhance their future research by taking part in several formal and informal settings (lectures, discussions and social events). We studied the processes of knowledge sharing and the influence of the use of IT at the International Conference of Information Systems (ICIS2007) held in Montreal. We describe the categories of knowledge content shared at the conference. Two forms of knowledge sharing were analyzed: formal, guided, planned knowledge sharing in lectures or discussions, and informal knowledge exchange during social events. Data were collected from 274 participants at the conference. The intensity of knowledge sharing in the formal settings was higher compared to the informal settings and was perceived as contributing to future research and to the creation of social relationships. In contrast, informal knowledge sharing contributed mainly to job enhancement and to the initiation of meetings. The discussion centers on planning and evaluating conferences in terms of seeking, creating and sustaining knowledge sharing. (Contains 5 tables and 5 figures.)
Descriptors: Conferences (Gatherings), Informal Education, Learning Processes, Program Evaluation, Social Environment, Academic Discourse, Program Effectiveness, Interpersonal Communication, Professional Development, Computer Science Education, Conference Papers, Meetings, Information Systems, Interprofessional Relationship
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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