Students’ Perception, Using Channels and Factors Influencing Sharing of Knowledge in Learning Environment in Bangladesh

Md. Mostafizur Rahman; Muhtasim Mustafiz

doi:10.51983/ajist-2020.10.2.309

Authors

Md. Mostafizur Rahman Associate Professor and Head, Department of Library Management and Information Science, Royal University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Muhtasim Mustafiz B. Engr. Student, Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51983/ajist-2020.10.2.309

Keywords:

Knowledge Sharing, Knowledge, Channel, Motivator, University Student, Bangladesh

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.

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