Knowledge Management and Adaptive e-Learning: Iranian Schools Case Study

Education and training are one of the fundamental requirements of knowledge-based development, and this is the primary responsibility of the pedagogical system of a country. Information technology has a crucial role in activities such as knowledge creation, application, haring, and the entire knowledge management system. Knowledge management can help teaching, especially modern ways of it such as e-learning because of its inherent potentials can pave the road for learning activities. Recently, students tend to use electronic tools more than ever. Hence, an electronic system and method are needed to help teachers make use of a variety of topics based on learning styles, personal characteristics, and learning goals that are called adaptive e-learning. In this research, we are to explore the role of knowledge management in adaptive e-learning and develop a model to enhance teaching. Data analysis showed that there is a strong relationship between the main components of knowledge management including creation, application and sharing; and adaptive e-learning components including management; evaluation and system security; Culture and human resources; learning paths and scenarios; learning objects and educational contents.