Based on my experience and observations I would add another section to this article on Learning Management Systems. I see many organizations combining formal "learning" with the less formal types of KM described in this article. For example we have built a corporate intranet that includes both SCORM-based training programs for new employees and many of the "Answer Questions" and "provide information for decisions" types of KM. I've observed that many nonprofits, professional organizations and continuing education organizations combine formal education for certification requirements with less formal knowledge management, especially of the "encourage people to take advantage of other people’s knowledge" and the "ensure everyone can find the documents and other resources useful to them" kinds.

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Ten Ways to Use Web 2.0 to Change the World - http://www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/webbuilding/page5425.cfm I think I might title this: "Using the web to help your mission - You don't have to build it all yourself". It contains good advice for looking outside your own site and organization and using the greater web to connect with like minded people and promote your mission.

Writing for Your Web Site - http://www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/internet/page5392.cfm - Web 2 maybe the new buzz word, but at the end of the day content is why people visit your website. This article gives links and information on how to write for the web and how to re-purpose printed material on the web.

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