INFO 282-19 (1-Unit)
Knowledge Management
Spring 2021 Syllabus
Crystal Megaridis
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Canvas Information: Courses will be available beginning January 27th at 6 a.m. Pacific Time unless you are taking an intensive or a one-unit or two-unit class that starts on a different day. In that case, the class will open on the first day that the class meets.
This course runs from February 3rd - March 3rd. It will be available on Canvas on February 3rd at 6 am Pacific Time.
You will be enrolled in the Canvas site automatically.
Course Description
This course introduces the core concepts of Knowledge Management, as well as the roles and opportunities for Knowledge Managers. It features discussions on characteristics of knowledge management programs, organization and operational issues, the importance of working with people, and enabling technologies.
Course Requirements
Assignments
This course has four (4) Unit assignments that follow a similar structure: 1) Watch lecture 2) Read the assigned paper(s) as well as one self-selected paper on Unit topic. 3) Combine Unit learning and readings with critical thinking to create short discussion paper between 500-700 words and post on classroom forum 4) Participate in classroom forum discussion on a minimum of two classmates' discussion papers.
- This course requires a brief introductory video.
- This course also requires one (1) 5-7 minute video discussion presentation in lieu of a discussion paper for Unit 3.
- For the videos: Everyone has access to Studio for this, or you may use any video technology you prefer, but it must include a transcript to ensure that it is accessible to all.
Course Calendar
This calendar is subject to change with fair notice. The first column indicates the day discussion paper is due to be posted on Canvas. The second column indicates the day participative discussion is due for the Unit. All assignments are due on the assigned day by 11:59 PM PDT.
Course Calendar of Assignment Due Dates
| Assignment posted on forum: | Participative discussion on forum: | Unit Topic: |
| 2/9/2021 | 2/10/2021 | Unit 1: Video introduction (Due 2/8/2021); Introduction to Knowledge Management - history, definitions, and core concepts - Supports CLO #1, CLO #2, and CLO #3 |
| 2/16/2021 | 2/17/2021 | Unit 2: Components of the Knowledge Management Program - Supports CLO #1, CLO #2, and CLO #3 |
| 2/23/2021 | 2/24/2021 | Unit 3: Working and collaborating with people - Supports CLO #2 |
| 3/2/2021 | 3/3/2021 | Unit 4: Enabling technologies; Success factors: Further Learning - Supports CLO #1, CLO #2, and CLO #3 |
Grading
The following is a breakdown of the assignments and grading. Full details of each assignment will appear on Canvas.
Grading By Unit
| Points per Unit | Specific Assignments and Point Values |
| Unit 1: 25 points | Video introduction - 2 points; Lecture / Readings / Paper - 15 points; Participatory forum discussion - 8 points |
| Unit 2: 23 points | Lecture / Readings / Paper - 15 points; Participatory forum discussion - 8 points |
| Unit 3: 29 points | Lecture / Readings / Video discussion - 21 points; Participatory forum discussion - 8 points |
| Unit 4: 23 points | Lecture / Readings / Paper - 15 points; Participatory forum discussion - 8 points |
Extra Credit
There is no extra credit for this class.
Late Work
Late work will only be accepted with prior approval of the instructor.
Course Workload Expectations
Success in this course is based on the expectation that students will spend, for each unit of credit, a minimum of forty-five hours over the length of the course (normally 3 hours per unit per week with 1 of the hours used for lecture) for instruction or preparation/studying or course related activities including but not limited to internships, labs, clinical practica. Other course structures will have equivalent workload expectations as described in the syllabus.
Instructional time may include but is not limited to:
Working on posted modules or lessons prepared by the instructor; discussion forum interactions with the instructor and/or other students; making presentations and getting feedback from the instructor; attending office hours or other synchronous sessions with the instructor.
Student time outside of class:
In any seven-day period, a student is expected to be academically engaged through submitting an academic assignment; taking an exam or an interactive tutorial, or computer-assisted instruction; building websites, blogs, databases, social media presentations; attending a study group;contributing to an academic online discussion; writing papers; reading articles; conducting research; engaging in small group work.
Course Prerequisites
INFO 200, INFO 204.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Describe the characteristics of a knowledge management program and the variety of environments in which they are found.
- Identify the organizational and operations issues related to knowledge management programs.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the value of knowledge management programs to a parent organization.
Core Competencies (Program Learning Outcomes)
INFO 282 supports the following core competencies:
- B Describe and compare organizational settings in which information professionals practice.
Textbooks
No Textbooks For This Course.
Grading Scale
The standard SJSU School of Information Grading Scale is utilized for all iSchool courses:
| 97 to 100 | A |
| 94 to 96 | A minus |
| 91 to 93 | B plus |
| 88 to 90 | B |
| 85 to 87 | B minus |
| 82 to 84 | C plus |
| 79 to 81 | C |
| 76 to 78 | C minus |
| 73 to 75 | D plus |
| 70 to 72 | D |
| 67 to 69 | D minus |
| Below 67 | F |
In order to provide consistent guidelines for assessment for graduate level work in the School, these terms are applied to letter grades:
- C represents Adequate work; a grade of "C" counts for credit for the course;
- B represents Good work; a grade of "B" clearly meets the standards for graduate level work or undergraduate (for BS-ISDA);
For core courses in the MLIS program (not MARA, Informatics, BS-ISDA) — INFO 200, INFO 202, INFO 204 — the iSchool requires that students earn a B in the course. If the grade is less than B (B- or lower) after the first attempt you will be placed on administrative probation. You must repeat the class if you wish to stay in the program. If - on the second attempt - you do not pass the class with a grade of B or better (not B- but B) you will be disqualified. - A represents Exceptional work; a grade of "A" will be assigned for outstanding work only.
Graduate Students are advised that it is their responsibility to maintain a 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA). Undergraduates must maintain a 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA).
University Policies
Per University Policy S16-9, university-wide policy information relevant to all courses, such as academic integrity, accommodations, etc. will be available on Office of Graduate and Undergraduate Programs' Syllabus Information web page at: https://www.sjsu.edu/curriculum/courses/syllabus-info.php. Make sure to visit this page, review and be familiar with these university policies and resources.
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