Practical knowledge pursuing

hi.. i am quite good about my studies and all. but what i feel about myself is i am quite under capable in my practical knowledge. what i actually mean is i am little lagging in obaining practical knowledge and apply it.. i try my best to apply the knowledge i have.. bt wat i find difficult is updating.. i have only little clue of being updated.. so can u guys just give me any suggestion or tips to update my self always.. like the stuffs i should refer to and so on??????????????????