Knowledge management practices in technical educational institutions using ICT tools of Rayalaseema region in Andhra Pradesh

Abstract

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a facilitator of quality education in this technology driven world. ICT has the ability to deliver information and make education accessible to the mass. Knowledge management is another crucial application of ICT where the technology is used to create, obtain, distribute, apprehend and use information for knowledge advancement in students and employees. The current study analyses the extent of application of ICT enabled tools in knowledge management. The study concentrated the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. Data regarding use of ICT tools with respect to knowledge management was collected from faculty members and administrative and management officials of technical educational institutions of entire Rayalaseema region. The respondents were selected on the purposive basis from each of the 4 districts. Thus, the total number of respondents for the study was 173. Most of the research respondents were in favour of use of ICT tools for knowledge management in students of technical educational institutions.