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Many factors impact the creation and flow of knowledge. While content is often holds a prominent position in the knowledge creation process (we seem to value artifacts of knowledge - books, journals, images - more than the process or conversation elements)...many additional factors impact how knowledge flows through an organization: conduits, conversations, context, and control. This presentation explores these factors in the overall knowledge creation and dissemination cycle. To listen to him you need Adobe Flash Player (version 7 or later). You can download the current version of the player at http://www.adobe.com/go/getflashplayer.
This short presentation presents knowledge as moving from static and structured - to volatile and emergent. In order to function in complex knowledge environments, we need to move to a network model of learning - where the understanding of the whole is distributed across a network of individuals. To learn and explore (or create) knowledge also requires an understanding of the context of use...so that we are providing a learning approach that meets the distinct needs of each situation, not a "template" response. To listen to him you need Adobe Flash Player (version 7 or later). You can download the current version of the player at http://www.adobe.com/go/getflashplayer.
Knowing Knowledge, book exploring the changing context and characteristics of knowledge is now available: http://www.knowingknowledge.com/book.php. The book explores how changes with knowledge impact organizational approaches to learning and competitiveness in global markets. Learning and knowledge provide organizations the foundation to achieve strategic goals and objectives. The challenges are similar - whether it's a university preparing a learner to compete in a complex marketplace, a corporation entering a new marketplace, or a manager seeking to better foster knowledge sharing - individuals today need the skill set to function in complex, rapidly developing environments. Decisions made today, based on yesterday's outdated knowledge, may be disastrous. We require current knowledge at the point of need. When markets shift overnight, new threats emerge with competitors, or new opportunities arise in local markets, our ability to stay informed is more important than what we currently know. Redesigning our learning and knowledge sharing spaces and structures is a critical challenge (and thereby opportunity) facing companies today. Knowing Knowledge provides the context and potential solutions in moving forward with this important discussion. http://www.knowingknowledge.com/book.php
 This year’s keynote speaker at ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN, George Siemens, is a leading theorist on the implications of technology and societal trends for learning and knowledge. He is founder and President of Complexive Systems Inc., a learning lab that assists organizations in developing integrated learning structures to meet the needs of global strategy execution. He consults with international organizations, government agencies, universities, museums, and non-profit groups. In the following interview, he tells us about the exciting development process of his new book and website “Knowing Knowledge” (www.knowingknowledge.com) and invites ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN attendees to contribute to his keynote speech at the opening plenary. George Siemens has prepared a short presentation where he invites partcipants of ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN and colleagues to help building his keynote for the upcoming conference. To listen to him you need Adobe Flash Player (version 7 or later). You can download the current version of the player at http://www.adobe.com/go/getflashplayer. Visit George Siemens’ wiki and help build his key note at |
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