eLearning: Managing knowledge to improve social care.

This elearning programme sets out to help front line social workers gain a basic understanding of the principles and practice of knowledge management, as well as organise and manage their knowledge and information as effectively as possible. Modules: • A day in the life - Day to day work contexts for knowledge in a professional practice, deciding how useful different sources of knowledge are. • Types of knowledge - The knowledge cycle and framework • How do I organise my knowledge? - How the knowledge can be organised and accessed and the consequences of poor organisation • When knowledge gaps occur - Strategies for managing deficiencies in organising and managing knowledge • Sharing knowledge in teams - Strategies for improving knowledge managing in teams • Using technology to improve knowledge sharing - Choosing appropriate technology from the range available • Knowledge beyond the team - Approaches to locating external knowledge resources and building a personal list • Knowledge is our business - Identifying the culture enabling knowledge sharing • Innovation through technology - Web 2.0 and user centred practice