Title: Applications of knowledge-sharing blog concepts to the information teaching

Authors: Chia-Cheng Shen, Huan-Ming Chuang, Li-Chuan Wang

Addresses: Department of Information Management, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, 123 University Road, Section 3, Douliou, Yunlin 64002, Taiwan. ' Department of Information Management, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, 123 University Road, Section 3, Douliou, Yunlin 64002, Taiwan. ' Department of Information Management, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, 123 University Road, Section 3, Douliou, Yunlin 64002, Taiwan

Abstract: Based on theoretical approaches, one model for encouraging knowledge-sharing behaviour of blog students is presented in education. Our empirical study examined the influence of a knowledge-sharing blog on learning outcomes and learner satisfaction in e-learning environments. Three different settings were studied: two were e-learning environments – one with a knowledge-sharing blog and another without a knowledge-sharing blog. The third was a traditional classroom environment. Results of the experiment showed that the value of sharing motivation for learning effectiveness was contingent upon the provision of knowledge sharing. Students in the e-learning environment that provided information in the knowledge-sharing blog achieved a significantly better learning performance and a higher level of learner satisfaction than those in the other settings. Further, those students in other e-learning environment without the knowledge-sharing blog did not improve. The findings suggest that it may be valuable to integrate a knowledge-sharing blog into an e-learning system.

Keywords: multimedia communication; blogs; knowledge sharing; student motivation; e-learning; electronic learning; blogging; internet; world wide web; information teaching; learning outcomes; student satisfaction; traditional classrooms; learning effectiveness; student performance; integration; high schools; Taiwan; continuing education; life-long learning; electronic competence; e-competence; lecturers; academic staff.

DOI: 10.1504/IJCEELL.2010.037056

International Journal of Continuing Engineering Education and Life-Long Learning, 2010 Vol.20 No.3/4/5, pp.418 - 429

Published online: 22 Nov 2010 *

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