Knowledge Management (KM) is the technique of using the information and knowledge that is supplied to, generated by and inherent in any organization or institution, to improve its performance. Education, whose business after all is knowledge, has failed until recently to fully appreciate the potential of KM. However, as all sectors of education form a key part of the e-world, with networked and digital learning now widespread, KM techniques have enormous potential in this sector.

This book address just what is knowledge in education, and how it can be harnessed in practice to help to improve learning and education.

Contents: What is knowledge management?; How does KM impact on education; The e-world and e-learning; Adapting missions, strategies and management to thrive in the knowledge age; Models for making the best use of internal and external knowledge; Managing knowledge - lessons from business; KM applied to education; Making KM work in practice in education; The KM checklist