prof. dr. Maarten de Laat

News

• 8th Networked Learning Conference at Maastricht, The Netherlands
• 2nd Learning Analytics and Knowledge conference at Vancouver, Canada
  
• Call for papers for the minitrack on Learning Analytics & Networked Learning at the 46th HICSS at Maui, Hawaii (held January 4-7 in 2013)
• Join the online public hot seat discussions in association with the Networked Learning Conference held at Maastricht 2012
• Download our new paper on 'Promoting and assessing value creation in communities and networks' by Etienne Wenger, Beverly Trayner and myself
• Check out onze 'Toolkit Netwerkleren voor primair onderwijs' en speel het 'inspiratiespel netwerkleren'.
  
• Download de draftversie van het onderzoeksprogramma 'Sociaal leren: Netwerkleren in de social ruimte'

Short Bio

Maarten de Laat is full professor at the Ruud de Moor Centrum, Open Universiteit Nederland, and director of the Social Learning research programme (managing up to 15 research projects on teacher professional development networks each year). His research concentrates on teacher professional development, knowledge creation through (online) social networks and the impact the technology and social design has on the way these networks work and learn. He has published and presented his work extensively in research journals, books and conferences.

He is currently a member of the local steering committee of the EARLI conference in Exeter (2011), the steering committee of the international Networked Learning Conference hosted at the Open University of the Netherlands in 2012, the steering committee of the Learning Analytics and Knowledge conference 2012, and co-chair of the minitrack Learning Analytics & Networked Learning at the 2012 HICSS conference. He was a member of the steering committee of the previous Networked Learning conference in Aalborg, 2010. For which he organized a series of online pre-conference Hot Seat discussions bringing together key thinkers and researchers on networked learning theory and methodology using a social networking site. The site attracted over 350 registered users.

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Research

My main research interest is in social learning theories focused on issues related to networked learning. Key questions are how, why and when (informal) learning networks are being formed, how they develop and scale, what value they create, and how are these networks facilitated by technical tools, devices and technical networking infrastructures.

In order to study the nature of networked learning I developed a multi-method approach triangulating quantitative and qualitative techniques to describe the complexity of networked learning from various perspectives and its development overtime.
The aim of this methodology is to paint a more complete picture of networked learning processes. I believe that these understandings will contribute to the development of better pedagogical frameworks, ICT software and (mobile) devices in order to effectively support (informal) learning in various social configurations.

This multi-method research framework combines social network analysis (SNA) to find out ‘who is talking to whom’, content analysis (CA) to find out ‘what they are talking about’, and contextual analysis (CxA) focusing on the experiences and settings of the participants to find out ‘why they are talking as they do’.

                                                                                                                           

Multi-method research framework for studying networked learning.

These three methods are used to triangulate and contextualise our findings and to stay close or connected to the first-hand experiences of the participants themselves. This method was validated during my phd research, where I studied various networked learning communities (in work and educational settings). These studies were focused on providing an empirical account on how participants of these networked learning communities regulate and coordinate their collaborative learning. In these studies I described the development of peer teaching and learning processes by describing the richness and complexity of the networked learning interactions and how participants' participation changes over time developing more advanced networked learning skills and competencies.

If you like to know more about networked learning in practice please check out a video on Leraar 24 [Teacher 24] on using the Brain as a networking tool for teachers

Hot seat dialogues

We are currenlty organizing hot seat dialogues for the upcomming Networked Learning Conference in Maastricht, 2012. The hot seat space is now open. Please register at http://networkedlearningconference.ning.com/. The hot seat presenters are:

For the EARLI conference in Exeter 2011 I organised a series of online dialogues with key researchers in the field, which are still accessable http://elac.ex.ac.uk/earli

Hot seat keynotes (2011)
When	Who	Conference theme
May 2nd	Mary James & Andrew Pollard	Principles for effective pedagogy
May 2nd	Shaaron Ainsworth	Visual & Multimodal Learning
May 9th	Gert Biesta, Martyn Hammersley & Manfred Prenzel	esearch Methodology: Where next for EARLI?
May 23rd	Paul Howard Jones	Neuro Educational Research

For the 2010 Networked Learning Conference, held in Aalborg Denmark in 2010, I organised a series of online dialogues with key researchers in the field, which are still accessable on the conference community website. Below is the list of hot seat presenters and their themes:

Presentations

Conferences:

Keynote presentation at the EAPRIL conference 2009, Trier, Germany

• A networked learning perspective on teacher professional development (EAPRIL, Trier, 2009)

Invited presentations:

• Networked Learning Research at Ruud de Moor Centrum, Open University (Celstec, OU - 2009)
• Feasibility of Networked Learning  for teacher professional development (Visit Etienne Wenger - 2009)
• Network Mirror: A Social Network Analysis based research intervention to detect and support networked learning (2009)
• Netwerkleren en het opzetten van een professionaliseringseconomie (project met 5 schoolleiders en docenten in Noord Holland - 2009)
• Facilitate the Facilitator: Awareness Tools to Support the Moderator to Facilitate Online Discussions for Networked Learning (Networked Learning Conference 2008)

Publications

Software

De Laat, M., & Schreurs, B. (Under construction). Network Awareness Tool: Social software for visualizing, analysing and managing social networks. Heerlen: Ruud de Moor Centrum - Open Universiteit.

PhD thesis

            De Laat, M.F. (2006). Networked Learning. Apeldoorn: Politie Academie

Books

            Korenhof, M., Coenders, M., & De Laat, M.F. (Eds.) (2011). Toolkit Netwerkleren Primair Onderwijs [Toolkit Networked Learning Primary Education]. Heerlen: Ruud de Moor, Open Universiteit.
Coenders, M., & De Laat, M.F. (2010). Netwerkleren in het onderwijs: Professionaliseren in de praktijk. Kluwer: MESO focus

Journals

            Schreurs, B., & De Laat, M.F. (In preparation). Network Awareness Tool: a web 2.0 tool to viausalize informal learning in organizations.
Habibah, A.J., McFarlane, A., & De Laat, M.F. (In preparation). Patterns of peers and tutor assisted performance in online discussions.
De Laat, M.F., & Janssen, D. (In preparation). Professionaliseren zoals professionals doen. Opleiding en Ontwikkeling.

           
Hanraets, I., Hulsebosch, J., & De Laat, M.F. (2011). Experiences of pioneers facilitating teacher networks for professional development. Educational Media International, 48(2), 85-99.
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(495-505).
Korenhof, M., Schreurs, B., Meijs, C., & De Laat, M. (2010). Netwerkleren in het onderwijs. Onderwijsinnovatie 4, 17-25.
Akkerman, S., Petter, C. & Laat, M. de (2008). Organising communities-of-practice: facilitating emergence. Journal of workplace learning, 20(6), 383-399.
Conole, G., De Laat, M. F., Dillon, T., & Derby, J. (2008). ‘Disruptive technologies’, ‘pedagogical innovation’: What’s new? Findings from an in-depth study of students’ use and perception of technology. Computers & Education.
De Laat, M. F., Lally, V., Lipponen, L., & Simons, P. R. J. (2007). Patterns of interaction in a networked learning community: Squaring the circle. International Journal of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning. DOI 10.1007/s11412-007-9006-4.
De Laat, M. F., Lally, V., Lipponen, L., & Simons, P. R. J. (2007). Online teaching in networked learning communities: A multi-method approach to studying the role of the teacher. Instructional Science 35(3), 257-286.
De Laat, M. F., Lally, V., Simons, P. R. J., & Wenger, E. (2006). A selective analysis of empirical findings in networked learning research in higher education: Questing for coherence. Educational Research Review 1(2), 99-111.
Strijbos, J. W., De Laat, M. F., Martens, R. L., & Jochems, W. M. G. (2006). Functional versus spontaneous roles during computer-supported collaborative learning: Using content analysis to investigate communication and role behaviour in small groups. Manuscript submitted for publication.
De Laat, M. F., Lally, V., Lipponen, L., & Simons, P. R. J. (2006). Analysing student engagement with learning and tutoring activities in networked learning communities: A multi-method approach. International Journal of Web-Based Communities 2(4), 394-412 .
Goodyear, P., De Laat, M. F., & Lally, V. (2006). Using pattern languages to mediate theory-praxis conversations in design for networked learning. ALT-J 14(3), 211-223.
Conole, G., Carusi, A. De Laat, M.F., Wilcox, P., & Darby, J. (2006). Managing differences in stakeholder relationships and organisational cultures in e-learning development: Lessons from the UK eUniversity experience. Studies in Continuing Education 28(2), 135-150.
Mittendorf, K., Geijsel, F., Hoeve, A., De Laat, M. F., & Nieuwenhuis, L. (2006). Communities of practice as stimulating forces for collective learning. Journal of Workplace Learning 18(5), 298-312.
De Laat, M. F., & Lally, V. (2005). Investigating group structure in CSCL: Some new approaches. Information Systems Frontiers, 7(1), 13-25
De Laat, M. F., & Lally, V. (2004). It’s not so easy: Researching the complexity of emergent participant roles and awareness in asynchronous networked learning discussions. Journal of Computer Assistant Learning, 20(3), 165-171.
De Laat, M. F., & Lally, V. (2003). Complexity, Theory and Praxis: Researching Collaborative Learning and Tutoring Processes in a Networked Learning Community. Instructional Science, 31(1&2), 7-39.
De Laat, M. F., & Simons, P. R. J. (2002). Collective learning: Theoretical perspectives and ways to support networked learning. European Journal for Vocational Training 27, 13-24

Book chapters        

            De Laat, M.F (In preparation). Netwerkleren. Voor Basisboek (eds Ruijters en Simons).
Haythornthwaite, C., & De Laat, M.F. (In press). Social Network Informed Design for Learning with Educational Technology. In A. Olofson & O. Lindberg (Eds.). Informed Design of Educational Technologies in Higher Education: Enhanced Learning and Teaching.
De Laat, M.F. & Coenders M. (In preparation). Communities of Practice en de context van Netwerkenleren. Voor HRD-handboek (eds Kessels en Poell)
De Laat, M.F. (In preparation). Netwerkleren: Een haalbaarheidsstudie naar de kansen voor netwerkleren als vorm van professionalisering voor leraren. RdMC publicatie.
Wegerif, R., De Laat, M.F. (2011). Reframing the teaching of higher order thinking for the network society. In: S. Ludvigsen, A. Lund, I. Rasmussen, & R. Saljo. (Eds.) Learning in social practices: ICT and new artefacts – transformation of social and cultural practices. (pp. 313-329). Abingdon: Routhledge.
Benfield, G. & De Laat, M.F. (2010) Collaborative knowledge building. In R. Sharp & H. Beetham. Rethinking Learning. London: RouthledgeFalmer
Jones, C., Cook, J., Jones, A., and de Laat, M.F. (2007) Collaboration. Chapter 12 in G, Conole and Oliver, M. (eds) Contemporary perspectives in e-learning research. London: RoutledgeFalmer.
Simons, P. R. J. & De Laat, M.F. (2006). E-pedagogies for networked learning. In L. Verschaffel, M. Boekaerts & S. Vosniadou (Eds.), Instructional psychology: Past, present, and future trends. Sixteen essays in honour of Erik de Corte. (pp. 239-254). Dordrecht: Kluwer.
Carr, T., Lally, V., De Laat, M. F., & Glenda, C. (2006). Computer supported collaborative learning and the central research questions: Two illustrative vignettes. In E. K. Sorensen & D. Ó. Murchú (Eds.), Enhancing learning through technology.(pp. 203-226). Hersley, PA: Idea Group.
De Laat, M. F., & Lally, V. (2004). Complexity, Theory and Praxis: Researching Collaborative Learning and Tutoring Processes in a Networked Learning Community. In P. Goodyear, S. Banks & D. McConnel (Eds). Advances in Research on Networked Learning (pp.11-43). Dordrecht: Kluwer.
De Laat, M.F., & Lally, V. (2004). Creativity and the net: How do researchers collaborate creatively using the internet. In D. Miell & K. Littleton (Eds.), Collaborative Creativity: Contemporary perspectives. (pp.126-143). London: Free Association Books.
De Laat, M. F., & Poell, R. (2004) Collectief leren op de werkplek. HRD Thema de Community of Practice (CoP). In R. Bood & M. Coenders (Eds). Communities of practice: een innovatief perspectief. Deventer: Kluwer, 15-24.
Coenders, M., & De Laat, M. (2004). COP's zijn een kans om strategische HRD vorm te geven: Een interview met etienne wenger [COP’s are an opportunity for strategic HRD design: An interview with Etienne Wenger]. In R. Bood & M. Coenders (Eds.), Communities of practice: Een innovatief perspectief (pp. 8-14). Deventer: Kluwer.
Graaff, R., De Laat, M.F., & Scheltinga, H. (2004). CSCL-ware in practice: Goals, tasks, constraints. In J. Strijbos, P. Kirschner & R. Martens (Eds.), What we know about CSCL in Higher Education (pp. 210-219). Dordrecht: Kluwer
De Laat, M. F., & Broer, W. (2004). CoPs for cops: Managing and creating knowledge through networked expertise. In P. Hildreth & C. Kimble (Eds.), Knowledge Networks: Innovation through communities of practice: Idea Group Publishing.
Admiraal, W., Heijting, B., De Laat, M. F., & Rubens, W. (2003). E-learning in het Midden- en Kleinbedrijf [E-learning in small and medium entreprises]. In W. Rubens (Ed.), E-learning: Meerwaarde of meer van het zelfde? (Vol. 3, pp. 79-86). Deventer: Kluwer.
De Laat, M. F., Poell, R. F., Simons, P. R. J., & Van der Krogt, F. J. (2001). Organiseren van leren op de werkplek [Organising learning in the workplace]. In A. Wald (Ed.), Leren in perspectief. Leuven: Garant.
Poell, R.F., Doornbos, A., & De Laat, M. F. (2001). Making apprenticeships more problem-based and student directed: An action-learning project with Dutch health care and welfare teachers. In F. Beven, C. Kanes, & D. Roebuck (Eds.), Knowledge demands for the new economy (Volume 2) (pp. 128-136). Brisbane: Australian Academic Press

Conference proceedings

            Dirckinck-Homlfeld, L., Hodgson, V., Jones, C., De Laat, M.F., McConnell, D., & Ryberg, T. (2010). Networked Learning. Conference proceedings for the 7th International conference on Networked Learning, Aalborg, Denmark.

Conference papers

De Laat, M.F. (2011, January). Bridging the knowledge gap Paper presented at the 44th IEEE Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, Kuaui, HI
Amersfoort, D., Korenhof, M., & De Laat, M. (2010). Teachers’ views on networked learning. EAPRIL conference 2010, 24-26 november, Lisbon, Portugal.
Amersfoort, D., & De Laat, M. (2010). Value creation in networked learning. EAPRIL conference 2010, 24-26, Lisbon, Portugal.
Meijs, C., Korenhof, M., & De Laat, M. (2010, November). Network barometer. EAPRIL conference 2010, 24-26, Lisbon, Portugal.
Habibah, A.J., McFarlane, A., & De Laat, M.F. (2010, May). Teaching as assisting others performance. Paper presented at the 7th International conference on Networked Learning, Aalborg, Denmark. Paper presented at the 4th EAPRIL conference, Trier, Germany.
Haythornthwaite, C., & De Laat, M.F. (2010, May). Social networks and learning networks: Using social network perspectives to understand social learning.
Hanraets, I., Hulsebosch, J., & De Laat, M.F. (2009, November). Experiences of pioneers in the landscape of educational learning networks. Paper presented at the 4th EAPRIL conference, Trier, Germany.
Chamrada, M., Wegerif, R., Mansour, N., De Laat, M.F. (2009, August). Developing a multi-dimensional and multi-level coding framework for exploring online graphically mediated synchronous dialogues. Paper presented at a symposium at the 13th Biennial Conference Earli, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Mansour, N., Wiliams, M., Wegerif, R., De Laat, M.F., Chamrada, M. (2009, August). Using a Moderators Interface with Awareness Displays to Support the Scaling up of the facilitation of Synchronous Computer Supported Collaborative Learning. Paper presented at a symposium at the 13th Biennial Conference Earli, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Wegerif, R., Chamrada, M., Mansour, N., & De Laat, M.F. (2009, August). A dialogic approach to analysing argumentation: coding for creativity in computer-supported synchronous discussions. Paper presented at a symposium at the 13th Biennial Conference Earli, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Laat, M.F., de, & Putter, P. (2009, November). Networked learning in education; the development of a scan to determine feasibility of networked learning in educational organisations. Paper presented at the 4th EAPRIL conference, Trier, Germany. 
De Laat, M.F., Chamrada, M., & Wegerif, R. (2008, May). Facilitate the Facilitator: Awareness tools to support the moderator to facilitate online discussions for networked learning. Paper presented at the 6th International Conference on Networked Learning, Halkidiki, Greece.
Akkerman, S., Petter, C. & De Laat, M.F. (2007, August). Organizing the informal: how to find a balance in the initiation of communities of practice? Paper presented in a symposium conducted at the 12th biennial EARLI conference, Budapest, Hungary.
Strijbos, J. W., & De Laat, M. F. (2007, August). Prototypical roles in computer-supported collaborative learning: A conceptual framework for the design of a tool for teachers. In J. W. Strijbos & A. Weinberger (Chairs), Facilitating and analysing roles in computer-supported collaborative learning. Paper presented in a symposium conducted at the 12th biennial EARLI conference, Budapest, Hungary.
Wegerif, R. & De Laat, M.F. (2007, August) Symposium on Online Reflective Dialogues: Integrating Social and Cognitive Dimensions. Paper presented in a symposium conducted at the 12th biennial EARLI conference, Budapest, Hungary.
De Groot, R., Drachman, R., Hever, R., Schwarz, B., Hoppe, U., Harrer, A., De Laat, M., Wegerif, R., McLaren, B. M., & Baurens, B. (2007). "Computer Supported Moderation of E-discussions: the ARGUNAUT Approach". CSCL 2007, New Jersy.
Hever, R., De Groot, R., de Laat, M., Harrer, A., Hoppe, U., McLaren, B. M., & Scheuer, O. (2007). "Combining Structural, Process-oriented and Textual Elements to Generate Awareness Indicators for Graphical E-discussions".  CSCL 2007, New Jersy.
McLaren, B. M., Scheuer, O., De Laat, M., Hever, R., De Groot, R., & Rose, C. P. (2007). "Using Machine Learning Techniques to Analyze and Support Mediation of Student E-Discussions". AIED, 2007.
Wegerif, R. & De Laat, M.F. (2007). Designing for teaching thinking from a networked dialogic learning perspective. AERA, 2007, Chicago, USA.
De Laat, M.F., Conole, G., Darby, J. & Dillon, T. (2006, September). JISC learner experiences in-depth case-study. Paper presented at the ALT-C, Edinburg, U.K.
Conole, G., De Laat, M.F., Darby, J. & Dillon, T. (2006, March). JISC online conference: Innovating e-Learning 2006: Transforming Learning Experiences. Paper presented at the JISC online conference.
Simons, P. R. J., & De Laat, M. F. (2005, August). E-pedagogies for networked learning. Paper presented at the 11th Biennial conference on Learning & Instruction, EARLI2005, Nicosia, Cyprus.
Goodyear, P., De Laat, M. F., & Lally, V. (2005, August). Theory into design into theory: Two pedagogical conversations. Paper presented at the 11th Biennial conference on Learning & Instruction, EARLI2005, Nicosia, Cyprus.
Carusi, A., & De Laat, M. F. (2005, August). Using networked learning to support induction into critical reasoning: Pedagogical design and research methodology. Paper presented at the 11th Biennial conference on Learning & Instruction, EARLI2005, Nicosia, Cyprus.
Carusi, A., Dexter, H., Wegerif, R., & De Laat, M. F. (2005, September). Productive disagreement: Pluralism in e-learning research. Paper presented at the Alt-C, Manchester, UK.
Darby, J., De Laat, M. F., Wilcox, P., & Roberts, E. (2005, September). Collaboration for global e-learning impact. Paper presented at the ALT-C, Manchester, UK.
Carusi, A., & De Laat, M. F. (2005, April). Disputatio: A new medium for an old way of debating. Paper presented at the CAL'05 Virtual Learning? Bristol, UK.
Conole, G., Carusi, A., & De Laat, M. F. (2005, February). Learning from the UKeU experience. Paper presented at the ICE Conference, Hingham, UK.
De Laat, M. F., Lally, V., & Lipponen, L. (2005, April). Online tutoring styles in networked learning communities: A multi-method approach. Paper presented at the Learning and Technology Symposium, New York University, New York, NY, USA.
De Laat, M. F., Lally, V., & Lipponen, L. (2005, April). Teaching online in networked learning communities: A multi-method approach. Paper presented at the WUN eLearning Seminar Series: Seminar 2 Research methodological issues in e-learning research, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.
Strijbos, J., De Laat, M. F., Martens, R., & Jochems, W. M. G. (2005, May). Functional versus spontaneous roles during CSCL. Paper presented at the CSCL The next 10 years! Taipei, Taiwan.
De Laat, M.F., Lally, V., & Lipponen, L. (2004, November). Patterns of Interaction in a Networked Learning Community. World Conference on E-Learning in Corp., Govt., Health., & Higher Ed. 2004, 1846-1853. Washington, DC, USA.
Strijbos, J.W., & De Laat, M.F. (2003, December). Functional versus spontaneous roles during computer-supported collaborative learning: a quantitative and qualitative approach. Paper presented at the M-ICTE 2003. Badajoz, Spain.
Admiraal, W., De Laat, M. F., Rubens, W., & Lally, V. (2003, September). ICT support for workplace learning: eLearning in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Paper presented at the ECER, Hamburg, Germany.
Lally, V., & De Laat, M. F. (2003, June). A quartet in E. Paper presented at the CSCL, Bergen, Norway.
De Laat, M. F., & Lally, V. (2003, June). Orchestrating collaborative learning: Software design to support online learning and tutoring strategies. Paper presented at the Ed-Media, Honolulu, HI, USA.
De Laat, M. F., De Graaff, R., & Scheltinga, H. (2003, August). Applying CSCL technology: Goals, tasks, constraints. Paper presented at the EARLI, Padova, Italy.
Kleine Staarman, J., De Laat, M. F., Van der Meijden, H. (2002, June). Seeking attunement in collaborative learning. Paper presented at the ISCRAT 2002, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Attwell, G., Malloch, M., & De Laat, M. F. (2002, September). “Approaching an electronic community” from the perspective of “mutual learning”. Paper presented at ECER conference, Lisbon, Portugal.
De Laat, M. F. (2002, March). Network and content analysis in an online community discourse. Paper presented at the Networked Learning Conference, Sheffield, UK.
De Laat, M. F., & Lally, V. (2002, April). Individual and group learning processes in virtual professional development. Paper presented at the AERA, New Orleans, LA, USA.
Lally, V., & De Laat, M. F. (2002, January). Cracking the code: Learning to collaborate and collaborating to learn in a networked environment. Paper presented at the CSCL, Boulder, CO, USA.
Lally, V., & De Laat, M. F. (2002, March). Deciphering Individual Learning Processes in Virtual Professional Development. Paper presented at the Networked Learning Conference, Sheffield, UK.
Lally, V. & De Laat, M. F. (2001, September) Talking in Code: deciphering collaborative learning and teaching. Paper (N0. 591) presented at the European Conference on Educational Research, Lille, France.
Akkerman S. A., & De Laat, M. F. (2001). Community learning: Describing and fostering learning. Paper presented at the Symposium ter afscheid van P.R.J. Simons, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
De Laat, M. F. (2001, December). Learning in a community of practice: Creating and managing knowledge through networked expertise. Paper presented at the 2nd world conference on organized crime, modern criminal investigation and human rights, Durban, South Africa.
Doornbos, A.J., De Laat, M.F. (2001) Leren op de werkplek benaderd vanuit individueel en collectief perspectief. In: Eck, E. van, Griffioen, D., Hout, J.F.M.J. van, Peetsma, T.T.D. (Eds.), Onderwijsonderzoek in Nederland en Vlaanderen. Proceedings van de 28ste Onderwijs Research Dagen 2001 (pp. 241-242). Amsterdam: SCO-Kohnstamm Instituut, Universiteit van Amsterdam
De Laat, M. F., & Spruijt, C. (2001, March). Lerend werken in een community of practice: Het gebruik van een elektronisch overleg platform bij het Nationaal Netwerk Drugexpertise [Learning in a community of practice: Using a electronic discussion forum at the National Network on Drugs Expertise]. Paper presented at the Lerend werken, Maarssen, The Netherlands.
De Laat, M. F., De Jong, F. P. C. M., & Ter Huurne, J. (2000, June). Supporting a community of practice: the role of workers as learners. Paper presented at the Edmedia 2000, Montreal, Canada.
Kleine Staarman, J., Laat de, M. F., & Meijden van der, H. (2000, May). Werken met Web Knowledge Forum: Knowledge building of debatteren [Working with Web Knowledge Forum: Knowledge building or debating]. Paper presented at the ORD 2000, Leiden, The Netherlands.

Magazines

            De Laat, M.F., Wismans, G., & Zuylen, J. (2010). Virtual Action Learning en Lerend Lesgeven met ICT. Redactie Reeks Onderwijsvernieuwing, nr.14.
Kranenburg, F., Koopman, GJ., Wismans, G., Gratama van Andel, S., & De Laat, M.F. (2010). Virtual Action Learning in het Hoger Onderwijs. In M.F. De Laat, G. Wismans & J. Zuylen (Eds.) Virtual action Learning en Lerend Lesgeven met ICT. Reeks Onderwijsvernieuwing, nr. 14.
Wismans, G., & De Laat, M.F. (2010). Videogebruik bij het opleiden van docenten. In M.F. De Laat, G. Wismans & J. Zuylen (Eds.) Virtual action Learning en Lerend Lesgeven met ICT. Reeks Onderwijsvernieuwing, nr. 14.
Poell, R., Doornbos, A. & De Laat, M. F. (2003). Leercontract geeft structuur aan bpv. Profiel 12(2), 22-24
De Laat, M. F. (2001). Collectief leren in organisaties met behulp van ICT. Opleiding en Ontwikkeling, 14(3), 21-24.
Doornbos, A., & De Laat, M. F. (2000). Onderzoek naar nieuwe manieren van leren bij de politie. BPV journaal.

Reports

            Wenger, E., Trayner, B., & De Laat, M.F. (2011). Promoting and assessing value creation in communities and networks: A conceptual framework. Heerlen: Ruud de Moor Centrum, OU.
Goes, M., Delea, P., & De Laat, M.F. (2009). Onderzoek naar de success- en faalfactoren bij het leernetwerk Consortium VMBO-MBP. RdMC Working paper.
De Laat, M.F., & Wegerif, R. (2006). Argunaut Deliverable D5.1: Perspectives/Rules to Evaluate Discussion.
Conole, G.C., De Laat, M.F., Dillon, T., & Darby, J. (2006). JISC LXP Student experiences of technologies. JISC: Bristol, U.K.
Lam, I., Akkerman, S., Ter Horst, S., De Laat, M. F., & Monachesi, P. (2005). Blended beleid voor blended learning. Utrecht: SURF.
Alphen, M. van., & De Laat, M. F. (1998). De aftrap geëvalueerd [Evaluating the kick-off]. Intern Rapport: Katholieke Universiteit Nijmegen, Expertisecentrum Nederlands.
Kwak, A., & De Laat, M. F. (1997). Onderwijspositie van allochtone middelbare scholieren in Nijmegen. Nijmegen: Mediagroep