Maarten De Laat

Prof Maarten De Laat

Research Professor of Augmented and Networked Learning

Centre for Change and Complexity in Learning

College of Education, Behavioural and Social Sciences

Maarten de Laat is co-director of the Centre for Change and Complexity in Learning (C3L) at the University of South Australia. His research focuses on learning and value creation in social networks. He uses practice-based research methodologies to study the impact technology, AI, learning analytics and social design has on the way social networks and communities work, learn and innovate. Maarten is co-chair of the international Networked Learning Conference and editor of the Springer book series on Research in Networked Learning.

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2025 Marrone, R., Zamecnik, A., Joksimovic, S., Johnson, J., & De Laat, M. (2025). Understanding Student Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence as a Teammate. Technology Knowledge and Learning, 30(3), 1847-1869.
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2025 Soleymani, A., De Laat, M., & Specht, M. (2025). Evaluating Value Creation, Motivation, and Personal Experiences in a Game-Based Professional Learning Network for Computer Science Education. Electronic Journal Of E-Learning, 23(3), 45-63.
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2024 Ho, J., de Laat, M., Ong, M., & Munir, N. B. (2024). Hybrid leadership configurations in networked learning communities in Singapore. Educational Management Administration & Leadership, online(5), 1-20.
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2024 Deneen, C., De Laat, M., Claassen, A., & Zamecnik, A. (2024). Towards automated assessment of participation and value creation in networked learning. Proceedings of the International Conference on Networked Learning, 14(1), 1-10.
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2024 Boerma, S., de Laat, M., & Vermeulen, M. (2024). The relationship between organisational agility and informal learning. Management Review Quarterly, online(4), 1-30.
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2024 Bond, M., Khosravi, H., De Laat, M., Bergdahl, N., Negrea, V., Oxley, E., . . . Siemens, G. (2024). A meta systematic review of artificial intelligence in higher education: a call for increased ethics, collaboration, and rigour. International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, 21(article 4), 1-41.
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2023 Joksimovic, S., Ifenthaler, D., Marrone, R., De Laat, M., & Siemens, G. (2023). Opportunities of artificial intelligence for supporting complex problem-solving: Findings from a scoping review. Computers and Education Artificial Intelligence, 4(100138), 1-12.
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2023 Zhan, C., Deho, O. B., Zhang, X., Joksimovic, S., & de Laat, M. (2023). Synthetic data generator for student data serving learning analytics: a comparative study. Learning Letters, 1(5), 1-15.
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2023 Soleymani, A., van den Brom, P., Ahmed, S., Konings, M., Sjoer, E., Itard, L., . . . Specht, M. (2023). Learnings networks and professional development in building energy management systems industry. Education Sciences, 13(2, article no. 215), 1-16.
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2023 Ho, J., Towndrow, P., de Laat, M., Munir, N. B., & Ong, M. (2023). Talking leadership into practice: the enactment of teacher leadership in a networked learning community. International Journal Of Leadership In Education, online, 1-23.
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2022 Carvalho, L., Martinez Maldonado, R., Tsai, Y. S., Markauskaite, L., & De Laat, M. (2022). How can we design for learning in an AI world?. Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence, 3(100053), 1-9.
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2022 Poquet, O., Lim, L. A., & De Laat, M. (2022). Learning analytics in the corporate sector: what business leaders say. IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, 15(5), 605-619.
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2022 Gabriel, F., Marrone, R., Van Sebille, Y., Kovanovic, V., & de Laat, M. (2022). Digital education strategies around the world: practices and policies. Irish Educational Studies, 41(1), 85-106.
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2022 Siemens, G., Marmolejo Ramos, F., Gabriel, F., Medeiros, K., Marrone, R., Joksimovic, S., & de Laat, M. (2022). Human and artificial cognition. Computers and Education: Artificial Intelligence, 3(100107), 1-9.
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2022 Markauskaite, L., Marrone, R., Poquet, O., Knight, S., Martinez-Maldonado, R., Howard, S., . . . Siemens, G. (2022). Rethinking the entwinement between artificial intelligence and human learning: What capabilities do learners need for a world with AI?. Computers and Education Artificial Intelligence, 3(100056), 1-16.
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2021 Gourlay, L., Rodríguez Illera, J. L., Barbera, E., Bali, M., De Laat, M., & Knox, J. (2021). Networked learning in 2021: a community definition. Postdigital Science and Education, 3(2), 326-369.
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2021 Poquet, O., & De Laat, M. (2021). Developing capabilities: lifelong learning in the age of AI. British Journal of Educational Technology, 52(4), 1695-1708.
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2020 de Laat, M., Joksimovic, S., & Ifenthaler, D. (2020). Artificial intelligence, real-time feedback and workplace learning analytics to support in situ complex problem-solving: a commentary. International Journal of Information and Learning Technology, 37(5), 267-277.
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2020 Goodyear, P., Hodgson, V., Jandrić, P., Bonderup Dohn, N., Ryberg, T., & de Laat, M. (2020). Networked learning: inviting redefinition. Postdigital Science and Education, 3(2), 312-325.
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2019 de Laat, M., & Dohn, N. B. (2019). Is networked learning postdigital education?. Postdigital Science and Education, 1(1), 17-20.
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2019 Dubbeld, A., de Hoog, N., den Brok, P., & de Laat, M. (2019). Teachers' multicultural attitudes and perceptions of school policy and school climate in relation to burnout. Intercultural Education, 30(6), 599-617.
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2019 Dubbeld, A., de Hoog, N., den Brok, P., & de Laat, M. (2019). Teachers' attitudes toward multiculturalism in relation to general and diversity-related burnout. European Education, 51(1), 16-31.
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2019 Kennedy, J., Thomas, L., Percy, A., Dean, B., Delahunty, J., Harden Thew, K., & de Laat, M. (2019). An Aboriginal way towards curriculum reconciliation. International Journal for Academic Development, 24(2), 148-162.
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2019 Schreurs, B., Van den Beemt, A., Moolenaar, N., & De Laat, M. (2019). Networked individualism and learning in organizations: an ego-network perspective on informal learning ties. Journal of Workplace Learning, 31(2), 95-115.
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2019 Dingyloudi, F., Strijbos, J. W., & de Laat, M. F. (2019). Value creation: what matters most in communities of learning practice in higher education. Studies in Educational Evaluation, 62, 209-223.
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2019 Schreurs, B., Cornelissen, F., & De Laat, M. (2019). How do online learning networks emerge? A review study of self-organizing network effects in the field of networked learning. Education Sciences, 9(4, article no. 289), 1-27.
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2018 van den Beemt, A., Ketelaar, E., Diepstraten, I., & de Laat, M. (2018). Teachers' motives for learning in networks: costs, rewards and community interest. Educational Research, 60(1), 31-46.
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2018 Vrieling, E., van den Beemt, A., & de Laat, M. (2018). Facilitating social learning in teacher education: a case study. Studies in Continuing Education, 41(1), 76-93.
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2016 Vrieling, E., Van Den Beemt, A., & De Laat, M. (2016). What's in a name: dimensions of social learning in teacher groups. Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice, 22(3), 273-292.
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2016 Meijs, C., Prinsen, F. R., & De Laat, M. F. (2016). Evaluation of the functional status of learning networks based on the dimensions defining communities of practice. International Journal of Web Based Communities, 12(3), 279-295.
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2016 Meijs, C., Prinsen, F. R., & de Laat, M. F. (2016). Social learning as approach for teacher professional development; how well does it suit them?. Educational Media International, 53(2), 85-102.
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2014 Schreurs, B., Van den Beemt, A., Prinsen, F., Witthaus, G., Conole, G., & de Laat, M. (2014). An investigation into social learning activities by practitioners in open educational practices. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 15(4), 2-20.
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2014 Schreurs, B., & De Laat, M. (2014). The Network Awareness Tool: a web 2.0 tool to visualize informal networked learning in organizations. Computers in Human Behavior, 37, 385-394.
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2013 de Laat, M., & Schreurs, B. (2013). Visualizing informal professional development networks: building a case for learning analytics in the workplace. American Behavioral Scientist, 57(10), 1421-1438.
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2013 Haythornthwaite, C., De Laat, M., & Dawson, S. P. (2013). Introduction to the Special Issue on Learning Analytics. American behavioral scientist, 57(10), 1371-1379.
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2011 Hanraets, I., Hulsebosch, J., & de Laat, M. (2011). Experiences of pioneers facilitating teacher networks for professional development. Educational Media International, 48(2), 85-99.
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2010 Strijbos, J. W., & De Laat, M. F. (2010). Developing the role concept for computer-supported collaborative learning: an explorative synthesis. Computers in Human Behavior, 26(4), 495-505.
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2009 Hall, M. A., Cuttini, M., Flemmer, A. W., Greisen, G., Marlow, N., Schulze, A., . . . De Laat, M. (2009). European online postgraduate educational programme in neonatology-the way forward?. European Journal of Pediatrics, 168(4), 449-456.
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2008 Conole, G., de Laat, M., Dillon, T., & Darby, J. (2008). 'Disruptive technologies', 'pedagogical innovation': What's new? Findings from an in-depth study of students' use and perception of technology. Computers and Education, 50(2), 511-524.
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Year Citation
2025 Ryberg, T., Dohn, N. B., & de Laat, M. (2025). Networked Learning. In P. Jandric (Ed.), Source details - Title: Encyclopedia of Postdigital Science and Education (pp. 1-6). Switzerland: Springer Nature.
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2023 Jaldemark, J., de Laat, M., Dohn, N. B., Lindqvist, M. H., Öberg, L. M., & Ryberg, T. (2023). Introduction - Sustainable Networked Learning. Individual, Sociological and Design Perspectives. In J. Jaldemark (Ed.), Source details - Title: Sustainable Networked Learning. Individual, Sociological and Design Perspectives (pp. 1-15). Cham :: Springer,.
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2023 Dohn, N. B., Jaldemark, J., Lindqvist, M. H., Öberg, L. M., Ryberg, T., & de Laat, M. (2023). Conclusion: Emerging Themes in Sustainable Networked Learning. In N. B. Dohn (Ed.), Source details - Title: Sustainable Networked Learning : Individual, Sociological and Design Perspectives (pp. 265-279). Switzerland: Springer.
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2020 De Laat, M., & Martens, R. (2020). Practice-based design research to advance teaching and learning practices through situated partnerships. In N. B. Dohn, S. B. Hansen, & J. J. Hansen (Eds.), Source details - Title: Designing for situated knowledge transformation (pp. 147-159). UK: Routledge.
2020 Dohn, N. B., Ryberg, T., de Laat, M., & Jandrić, P. (2020). Conclusion: mobility, data and learner agency in networked learning. In N. B. Dohn (Ed.), Source details - Title: Mobility, Data and Learner Agency in Networked Learning (pp. 193-213). Switzerland: Springer.
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2020 Fulcher, D. P., Wallace, M., & de Laat, M. (2020). See you at the intersection: bringing together different approaches to uncover deeper analytics insights. In D. Ifenthaler, & D. Gibson (Eds.), Source details - Title: Adoption of data analytics in higher education learning and teaching (pp. 95-111). Switzerland: Springer.
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2019 van Amersfoort, D., Korenhof, M., Nijland, F., de Laat, M., & Vermeulen, M. (2019). Value creation in teacher learning networks. In A. Littlejohn (Ed.), Source details - Title: Networked Professional Learning: Emerging and Equitable Discourses for Professional Development (pp. 187-205). Switzerland: Springer.
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2019 Vrieling Teunter, E., Wopereis, I., van den Beemt, A., De Laat, M., & Brand Gruwel, S. (2019). Analysing social learning of teacher-learning groups that aim at knowledge creation. In A. Littlejohn (Ed.), Source details - Title: Networked Professional Learning: Emerging and Equitable Discourses for Professional Development (pp. 207-222). Switzerland: Springer.
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2019 Kennedy, J., Thomas, L., Percy, A., Avena, J., Dean, B., Harden Thew, K., . . . de Laat, M. (2019). Jindaola, an Aboriginal way for curriculum development. In M. A. Peters, & R. Heraud (Eds.), Source details - Title: Encyclopedia of Educational Innovation (pp. 1-7). Singapore: Springer.
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2018 de Laat, M., & Ryberg, T. (2018). Celebrating the 10th networked learning conference: looking back and moving forward. In N. Dohn (Ed.), Source details - Title: Networked Learning: Reflections and Challenges (pp. 1-20). Switzerland: Springer.
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2018 Nijland, F., van Amersfoort, D., Schreurs, B., & de Laat, M. (2018). Stimulating teachers' learning in networks: awareness, ability, and appreciation. In S. A. Yoon, & K. J. Baker-Doyle (Eds.), Source details - Title: Networked By Design: Interventions for Teachers to Develop Social Capital (pp. 152-173). US: Routledge.
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2017 de Laat, M., Vrieling, E., & van den Beemt, A. (2017). Facilitation of social learning in teacher education: the 'Dimensions of Social Learning Framework'. In J. McDonald, & A. Cater-Steel (Eds.), Source details - Title: Communities of Practice Facilitating: Social Learning in Higher Education (pp. 153-174). Singapore: Springer.
2017 Carvalho, L., Goodyear, P., & de Laat, M. (2017). Place, space, and networked learning. In Source details - Title: Place-Based Spaces for Networked Learning (pp. 1-10). US: Routledge.
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2017 Goodyear, P., Carvalho, L., Hodgson, V., & de Laat, M. (2017). Conclusion-place-based spaces for networked learning: emerging themes and issues. In L. Carvalho, P. Goodyear, & M. Laat (Eds.), Source details - Title: Place-Based Spaces for Networked Learning (pp. 242-260). US: Routledge.
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2017 de Laat, M., & Dawson, S. (2017). Is there anybody out there? Place-based networks for learning: Netmap-a tool for accessing hidden informal learning networks. In L. Carvalho, P. Goodyear, & M. Laat (Eds.), Source details - Title: Place-based spaces for networked learning (pp. 100-110). US: Routledge.
2016 Haythornthwaite, C., de Laat, M., & Schreurs, B. (2016). A social network analytic perspective on e-learning. In C. Haythornthwaite (Ed.), Source details - Title: The SAGE Handbook of e-Learning Research (pp. 251-269). UK: Sage Publications.
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2016 Jones, C., & de Laat, M. (2016). Networked learning. In C. Haythornthwaite (Ed.), Source details - Title: The SAGE Handbook of e-Learning Research (pp. 44-61). UK: Sage Publications.
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2014 de Laat, M., Schreurs, B., & Nijland, F. (2014). Communities of practice and value creation in networks. In R. F. Poell, T. S. Rocco, & G. L. Roth (Eds.), Source details - Title: The Routledge Companion to Human Resource Development (pp. 247-257). US: Routledge.
2014 de Laat, M., Schreurs, B., & Sie, R. (2014). Utilizing informal teacher professional development networks using the network awareness tool. In L. Carvalho, & P. Goodyear (Eds.), Source details - Title: The Architecture of Productive Learning Networks (pp. 239-256). US: Taylor and Francis.
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2010 Benfield, G., & de Laat, M. (2010). Collaborative knowledge building. In R. Sharpe, H. Beetham, & S. Freitas (Eds.), Source details - Title: Rethinking Learning for a Digital Age: How Learners are Shaping their Own Experiences (pp. 184-198). US: Taylor and Francis.
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2010 Wegerif, R., & De Laat, M. (2010). Using Bakhtin to re-think the teaching of Higher-order thinking for the network society. In S. Ludvigsen (Ed.), Source details - Title: Learning Across Sites: New Tools, Infrastructures and Practices (pp. 313-329). US: Routledge.
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Year Citation
2025 Scrivner, O., Nguyen, A., Scrivner, J., & De Laat, M. (2025). Transforming Teaching and Learning: ethical Considerations, Student Engagement, and Innovative Technologies. In T. X. Bui (Ed.), Proceedings Of The 58th Hawaii International Conference On System Sciences (pp. 2-3). US: IEEE Computer Society.
2024 Nguyen, A., Scrivner, J., De Laat, M., & Scrivner, O. (2024). Transformation of Teaching and Learning in the Age of AI. In T. Bui (Ed.), Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (pp. 2-3). US: IEEE Computer Society.
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2024 Jaldemark, J., Lundin, J., Säljö, R., Edwards, J., Gegenfurtner, A., Järvelä, S., . . . Svensson, L. (2024). Challenges and opportunities of learning and instruction through artificial intelligence: a preliminary research agenda formed by an expert panel. In L. G. Chova, C. G. Martinez, & J. Lees (Eds.), 17th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation Vol. 1 (pp. 3193-3201). Spain: IATED Academy.
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2024 Soleymani, A., Aerts, T., De Laat, M., & Specht, M. (2024). Gamified networked learning environments in higher education: a study on student engagement and value creation in computer science. In K. Kilsa, & R. V. Basaiawmoit (Eds.), Proceedings of the European Conference on Games-based Learning Vol. 18 (pp. 755-765). UK: Academic Conferences International Ltd.
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2022 Scrivner, O., De Laat, M., Perez, N., McKay, C., & Scrivner, J. (2022). Teaching and learning technologies transformation. In Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences Vol. 2022 January (pp. 2-3). US: IEEE.
2022 Soleymani, A., De Laat, M., Itard, L., & Specht, M. (2022). How networked learning can facilitate professional development?. In J. Jaldemark (Ed.), Proceedings for the Thirteenth International Conference on Networked Learning (pp. 229-236). Sweden: Mid-Sweden University.
2022 Soleymani, A., Itard, L., de Laat, M., Torre, M. V., & Specht, M. (2022). Using social network analysis to explore learning networks in MOCCS discussion forums. In L. Itard (Ed.), CLIMA proceedings: Towards digitalized, healthy, circular and energy efficient HVAC (pp. 1-6). Netherlands: Delft University of Technology.
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2022 Jaldemark, J., Håkansson Lindqvist, M., Mozelius, P., Öberg, L. M., De Laat, M., Bonderup Dohn, N., & Ryberg, T. (Eds.) (2022). Proceedings for the Thirteenth International Conference on Networked Learning. In Networked Learning Conference Consortium. Sweden: Mid-Sweden University.
2022 Kelly, N., Dawes, L., Whiteford, C., De Laat, M., Corbett, G., & Robertson, A. (2022). What kinds of social network groups do teachers find useful?. In J. Jaldemark (Ed.), Proceedings for the Thirteenth International Conference on Networked Learning (pp. 117-126). Sweden: Mid-Sweden University.
2021 Scrivner, O., de Laat, M., Tempero, E., Lottridge, D., Minas, R. K., Suthers, D. D., . . . Scrivner, J. (2021). Innovations in collaborative environments and learning technologies: Integrated MiniTrack: Advances in teaching and learning technologies, human and artificial learning in digital and social media, and NeuroSE: Neurophysiological and psychophysiological assessment in software engineering. In Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences Vol. 2020-January (pp. 2-3). US: IEEE.
2019 Sie, R. L. L., Delahunty, J., Bell, K., Percy, A., Rienties, B., Cao, T., & De Laat, M. (2019). Artificial intelligence to enhance learning design in UOW online, a unified approach to fully online learning. In Proceedings of 2018 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2018 (pp. 761-767). US: IEEE.
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2019 Hill, F., Fulcher, D., Sie, R., & De Laat, M. (2019). Balancing accuracy and transparency in early alert identification of students at risk. In Proceedings of 2018 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2018 (pp. 1125-1128). US: IEEE.
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2018 Yoon, S. A., Anderson, C. W., Baker Doyle, K., de Laat, M., de los Santos, E., Frank, K. A., . . . Whitfield, L. (2018). Networked by design: interventions for teachers to develop social capital. In R. Luckin, & J. Kay (Eds.), Proceedings of International Conference of the Learning Sciences, ICLS (pp. 1235-1242). UK: International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS).
2015 De Laat, M., Haythornthwaite, C., Dawson, S., & Suthers, D. (2015). Introduction to social media and learning minitrack. In Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences Vol. 2015-March (pp. 1919). US: IEEE.
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2014 De Laat, M., Haythornthwaite, C., Dawson, S., & Suthers, D. (2014). Introduction to social media & learning minitrack. In Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (pp. 1606). US: IEEE.
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2014 Ferguson, R., De Liddo, A., Whitelock, D., De Laat, M., & Shum, S. (2014). DCLA14: Second international workshop on discourse-centric learning analytics. In ACM International Conference Proceeding Series (pp. 283-284). US: Association for Computing Machinery.
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2013 Schreurs, B., Teplovs, C., Ferguson, R., De Laat, M., & Buckingham Shum, S. (2013). Visualizing social learning ties by type and topic: Rationale and concept demonstrator. In ACM International Conference Proceeding Series (pp. 33-37). US: Association for Computer Machinery.
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2013 Buckingham Shum, S., De Laat, M., De Liddo, A., Ferguson, R., Kirschner, P., Ravenscroft, A., . . . Whitelock, D. (2013). DCLA13: 1st International workshop on discourse-centric learning analytics. In ACM International Conference Proceeding Series (pp. 282). US: ACM - Association for Computing Machinery Inc.
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2012 Haythornthwaite, C., De Laat, M., & Dawson, S. (2012). Introduction to learning analytics and networked learning minitrack. In Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (pp. 3357). US: IEEE.
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2012 Suthers, D. D., Hoppe, H. U., De Laat, M., & Shum, S. B. (2012). Connecting levels and methods of analysis in networked learning communities. In ACM International Conference Proceeding Series (pp. 11-13). US: Association for Computing Machinery.
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2011 De Laat, M. (2011). Bridging the knowledge gap: Using social network methodology for detecting, connecting and facilitating informal networked learning in organizations. In Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (pp. 1-8). US: IEEE.
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