Theme 3: Crossing Interprofessional, Intercultural, and Interpersonal
Boundaries in Knowledge Building
Shared Resources: Telementoring and Distributed Expertise
Sharing
knowledge online: Engaging graduate students in learning more about knowledge
management (KM) theory and practice
Simone Laughton & Chun Wei Choo, Faculty of Information Studies, University of Toronto, ON, Canada
Simone Laughton & Chun Wei Choo, Faculty of Information Studies, University of Toronto, ON, Canada
Creating new and interactive learning environments that bring students together to discuss theory and practice is a challenge, particularly when students come from a wide range of different backgrounds and work
experiences. The purpose of this project is to engage graduate students of FIS 2176 Information Management in Organizations in the exploration of knowledge management theory, and tools and methods associated with
current KM practice. The virtual space will include information and provide tools that support the “collective pursuit of meaning and understanding” (Bereiter & Scardamalia, 1993, p. 204). Students will be able to post
online comments and questions within shared virtual problem spaces.
The presentation at the conference will be a prototype, and comments and feedback from colleagues are most welcome.