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Factors Affecting Knowledge Sharing In Virtual Learning Teams (Vlts) In Distance Education, Ruzanna Topchyan
Factors Affecting Knowledge Sharing In Virtual Learning Teams (Vlts) In Distance Education, Ruzanna Topchyan
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This study asserts that knowledge sharing (a component of knowledge management) in distance education virtual learning teams (VLTs) is important for successful collaborative learning and that various factors characterizing person and environment can impact VLT members' knowledge sharing behavior. Factors under the category of person are VLT members' competencies for working on VLTs, and their learning goal orientation and performance goal orientation. Factors under VLT environment are social presence in the VLT, the VLT learning community, satisfaction with the VLT, task type, and instructor strategies. Knowledge sharing is defined as a behavior in which VLT members impart their expertise, insight, …