Asian Journal of Information Science and Technology (AJIST)
Students’ Perception, Using Channels and Factors Influencing Sharing of Knowledge in Learning Environment in Bangladesh
Author : Md. Mostafizur Rahman and Muhtasim MustafizVolume 10 No.2 July-December 2020 pp 7-14
Abstract
The premise of this study explores the students’ perception, using channels and the factors influencing sharing of knowledge in learning environment. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection from 261 undergraduate and graduate students in three private universities in Bangladesh. The results of the study found over two-thirds of students’ perception toward knowledge sharing (KS) are- it is not a plagiarism and helps to solve academic problems. Above 92% students share knowledge through each of three channels such as Internet, group discussion and social networks and over half of the students use these three channels everyday. More than four-fifths respondent students reported that reward and intention and nearly two-thirds and above stated that IT, perceived enjoyment and attitude influence their KS behavior. This study suggests that the university authority should facilitate access to enough knowledge resources, IT-enable learning environment and exercise teaching-learning methods that embed KS culture on the campus.
Keywords
Knowledge Sharing, Knowledge, Channel, Motivator, University Student, Bangladesh
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