Knowledge dissemination tools

• Main Authors: Mohamed, Noorabsya, Abdul Rahman, Azizah, Zainal Abidin, Wardah
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2009
• Subjects: QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/12459/1/NoorabsyaMohamed2008_KnowledgeDisseminationTools.pdf; http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/12459/
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

This paper reviews several types of knowledge dissemination tools. Initially, the definitions of knowledge and knowledge dissemination are explained in detail. This paper highlights the importance of knowledge dissemination in developing knowledge community. Secondly, the suggested leT tools for knowledge dissemination will be presented. The suggested ICT tools for knowledge dissemination are RSS feeds, phone text messaging (SMS), internet telephone, and intelligent agents. These tools are then analyzed into categories according to its technology strategy and mobility aspects. These will help in understanding the usage and the purpose of the tools. These ICT tools were compared in order to demonstrate their suitability with the respect to the context. In conclusion, this paper shows that ICT has high potential to support knowledge expansion process effectively.