Encouraging Knowledge Sharing using Web 2.0 Technologies in Higher Education: A Survey

摘要

As the technology continuous to advance, new technologies have emerged with the capability torevolutionize knowledge sharing practices. Web 2.0 exemplifies such new technologies, which providesdynamic way of interactions of people and businesses. In learning environment, Web 2.0 technologiessupport and enhance teaching and learning of students. Therefore, the main aim of this study focuses on thedetermining the ways to encourage knowledge sharing through web 2.0 technologies from students’ pointof views. A total of 287 students responded to the online questionnaire in International Islamic UniversityMalaysia (IIUM). Descriptive statistics was used in data analysis. The results show that students used web2.0 technologies in learning and sharing knowledge among them. In addition, the study found eight itemson ways to encourage and enhance knowledge sharing among students in the University. These itemsinclude Create Awareness, Provide facilities, Internet Accessibility, Ease of use, Encourage Teamwork,Materials Availability, Improved and Response, and Motivation.