Knowledge+Dissemination

=Knowledge Dissemination=

Proposed Definition
**Definition1:** In particular, the term "knowledge dissemination" has different meanings to different people. Its most common definition is the transfer of knowledge within and across settings, with the expectation that the knowledge will be "used" conceptually (as learning, enlightenment, or the acquisition of new perspectives or attitudes) or instrumentally, (in the form of modified or new practices.) There are, however, those who see dissemination as having other legitimate outcomes. Some of these outcomes include: (1) increased awareness; (2) ability to make informed choices among alternatives; and (3) the exchange of information; materials or perspectives. In 1977, a conference of dissemination professionals, the Dissemination Analysis Group, defined dissemination as including these outcomes, as well as conceptual and instrumental use of new knowledge. The implication was also drawn that different strategies are needed to achieve each purpose. **Source:** http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/stis1993/nsf9375/nsf9375.txt **Focus:** Science and Mathematics Education

June 28, 2011

Why we chose this definition:
It includes descriptive material that is useful as well as a definition that includes many aspects of content.


 * Current Definitions (n = 2)**

**Source:** http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/stis1993/nsf9375/nsf9375.txt **Focus:** Science and Mathematics Education
 * Definition1: ** In particular, the term "knowledge dissemination" has different meanings to different people. Its most common definition is the transfer of knowledge within and across settings, with the expectation that the knowledge will be "used" conceptually (as learning, enlightenment, or the acquisition of new perspectives or attitudes) or instrumentally, (in the form of modified or new practices.) There are, however, those who see dissemination as having other legitimate outcomes. Some of these outcomes include: (1) increased awareness; (2) ability to make informed choices among alternatives; and (3) the exchange of information; materials or perspectives. In 1977, a conference of dissemination professionals, the Dissemination Analysis Group, defined dissemination as including these outcomes, as well as conceptual and instrumental use of new knowledge. The implication was also drawn that different strategies are needed to achieve each purpose.


 * Definition 2:** There are two key concerns in dissemination: make the knowledge accessible and usable.
 * Source:** http://socserv.mcmaster.ca/srnet/dissem.htm
 * Focus:** Social Sciences