This free
course, Knowledge
Technologies in context, explores knowledge technologies;
that is, software systems that can represent, interpret,
formalize or interrogate phenomena and create models of how the
world works. It demonstrates how a well-designed
system can have positive effects on the work 'ecosystem',
potentially allowing more time for people to
concentrate on their strengths. Emphasizing core concepts of
representation, interpretation, and situated use in context, this
course will help masters students and those involved in
specifying and designing software for business understand how
such systems can help manage knowledge as well as provide
a framework for
evaluating claims made by technology vendors and researchers.
Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the importance of representation, interpretation and formalization in relation to ICT and managing knowledge, giving appropriate examples
- demonstrate an understanding of the concept of a ‘community of practice in relation to ICT, giving appropriate examples
- demonstrate an understanding of the main functions that ICT can play in helping to manage knowledge, giving appropriate examples
- demonstrate an understanding of the potential, and problems, of ICT for managing explicit knowledge, giving appropriate examples
- demonstrate an understanding of the potential, and problems, in the relationship between ICT and ‘the tacit dimension’, giving appropriate examples.
