Publications

Papers in peer-reviewed journals

Littlejohn, A., Milligan, C., & Margaryan, A. (2012). Collective knowledge: Supporting self-regulated learning in the workplace. Journal of Workplace Learning, 24(3).

Lukic, D., Littlejohn, A., & Margaryan, A. (2012). A framework for learning from incidents in the workplace. Safety Science, 50(4), 950-957.

Littlejohn, A., Milligan, C., & Margaryan, A. (2011). Collective learning in the workplace: Important knowledge sharing behaviours.  International Journal of Advanced Corporate Learning, 4(4).

Margaryan, A., Milligan, C., & Littlejohn, A. (2011). Validation of Davenport’s Classification Structure of Knowledge-intensive Processes. Journal of Knowledge Management, 15(4), 568-581.

Margaryan, A., Littlejohn, A., & Vojt. G. (2011). Are digital natives a myth or reality? University students’ use of digital technologies. Computers and Education, 56(2), 429-440.

Lukic, D., Margaryan, A., & Littlejohn, A. (2010). How organisations learn from safety incidents: A multifaceted problem. Journal of Workplace Learning, 22(7), 428-450.

Littlejohn, A., & Margaryan, A. (2010). Sharing resources in educational communities. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 5(2). doi:10.3991/ijet.v5i2.857

Littlejohn,  A., Margaryan, A., & Vojt, G. (2010). Exploring students’ use of ICT and expectations of learning methods. Electronic Journal of E-Learning (IJEL), 8(1), 13-20.

Margaryan, A. (2008). Supporting instructors in innovation: A three component approach. Journal of Workplace Learning, 20(6), 400-415. This paper was awarded a Highly Commended Award Winner at the Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2009.

Margaryan, A., & Littlejohn, A. (2008). Repositories and communities at cross-purposes: Issues in sharing and reuse of digital learning resources. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning (JCAL), 24(4), 333-347.

Littlejohn, A., & Margaryan, A. (2006). Cultural issues in the sharing and reuse of resources for learning. Research and Practice in Technology-Enhanced Learning, 1(3), 269-284.

Collis, B., Margaryan, A., & Amory, M. (2005). Multiple perspectives on blended learning design. Journal of Learning Design, 1(1), 12-21. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

Collis, B., & Margaryan, A. (2005). Design criteria for work-based learning: Merrill's First Principles of Instruction expanded. British Journal of Educational Technology, 36(5), 725-738. (This is an electronic version of an article published in the 'British Journal of Educational Technology'. Complete citation information for the final version of the paper, as published in the print edition of the 'British Journal of Educational Technology', is available on the Blackwell Synergy online delivery service, accessible via the journal's website at http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/journal.asp?ref=0007-1013 or http://www.blackwell-synergy.com)

Collis, B., Bianco, M., Margaryan, A., & Waring, B. (2005). Putting blended learning to work: A case study from Shell Exploration and Production. Education, Communication and Information, 5(3), 233-250.

Collis, B., & Margaryan, A. (2004). Applying Activity Theory to CSCL and work-based activities in corporate settings. Educational Technology Research and Development, 52(4), 37-51.

Bianco, M., Collis, B., Cooke, A., & Margaryan, A. (2002). Instructor Support for New Learning Approaches Involving Technology. Staff and Educational Development International, 6(2), 129-148.

Papers in peer-reviewed conference proceedings

Margaryan, A., Milligan, C., & Littlejohn, A. (2011). Managers’ roles in facilitation of workplace learning. In Proceedings of 2011 Researching Work and Learning (RWL) Conference, Shanghai, China.

Lukic, D., Littlejohn, A., & Margaryan, A. (2011).  Feedback loop in learning from incidents at the workplace: Individual input and organisational response. In Proceedings of 2011 Researching Work and Learning (RWL) Conference, Shanghai, China.

Margaryan, A., Milligan, C., & Littlejohn, A. (2011).  A typology of informal learning in the workplace. In Proceedings of the 2011 Conference of the European Association of Research in Learning and Instruction (EARLI), (pp.2048-2049). Exeter, UK.

Lukic, D., Margaryan, A., & Littlejohn, A. (2011). Learning from incidents in organisations. In Proceedings of the 2011 Conference of the European Association of Research in Learning and Instruction (EARLI), (pp. 702-704). Exeter, UK.

Lukic, D., Littlejohn, A., & Margaryan, A. (2011).  University and industry interaction in learning from incidents.  In Proceedings of the 5th International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED2011), Valencia, Spain, 7-9 March 2011. Published by IATED. ISBN (CD): 978-84-614-7423-3.

Lukic, D., Margaryan, A., & Littlejohn, A. (2011).  Key factors in effective approaches to learning from safety incidents in the workplace.  In Proceedings of IChemE "Hazards XXII" Symposium (pp. 481-488), Liverpool, UK, April 11-14, 2011.

Littlejohn, A., Margaryan, A, & Milligan, C. (2009). Charting collective knowledge: Supporting self-regulated learning in the workplace. In Proceedings of the 9th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT) 2009.

Margaryan, A., Milligan, C., & Littlejohn, A. (2009). Self-regulated learning and knowledge sharing in the workplace: Differences and similarities between experts and novices. In Proceedings of the 2009 Researching Work and Learning (RWL) Conference, Roskilde, Denmark.

Margaryan, A., Milligan, C., Litteljohn, A., Hendrix, D., & Graeb-Koenneker, S. (2009). Self-regulated learning and knowledge sharing in the workplace. In Proceedings of the 2009 International Conference on Organisational Learning, Knowledge and Capabilities (OLKC), Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Margaryan, A., Nicol, D., Littlejohn, A., & Trinder, K. (2008). Students’ use of technologies to support formal and informal learning. In Luca, J., & Weippl, E. (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (EDMEDIA) 2008, Vienna, Austria, pp. 4257-4266.

Margaryan, A, & Littlejohn, A. (2007). Communities at cross-purposes: Contradictions in the views of stakeholders of learning object repository systems.  In Proceedings of Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE) 2007 Conference (pp. 624-635), Singapore. 

Margaryan, A. & Littlejohn, A. (2007). Community dimensions of learning object repositories. In C. Montgomerie & J. Seale (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2007 (pp. 4335-4343). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. This paper won an “outstanding paper” award

Margaryan, A., Littlejohn, A., & Nicol, D. (2006). Community dimensions of learning object repositories. In Banks, S., Hodgson, V., Jones, C., Kemp, B., McConnell, D., & Smith, Ch. (Eds.), Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Networked Learning 2006. Lancaster, UK: Lancaster University. ISBN 1-86220-182-X.

Collis, B., & Margaryan, A. (2004). Criteria for evaluation of success of blended learning methodology. In J. Estival, & F. Kets (Eds.), Proceedings of the Workshop "Blended Learning, a Learning Model for Geoscientists?", 66th Conference of the European Association of Engineers and Geoscientists (EAGE) (pp. 1-5). Paris, France.

Collis, B., & Margaryan, A. (2003). CSCL and work-based activities in multicultural corporate settings. In M. Simons (Ed.), Proceedings of the Association of Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) 2003 Annual Convention, HI, volume 2 (pp. 120-129). Ames , Iowa : Iowa State University , Technology Research and Evaluation Group.

Margaryan, A. (2002). Collaborative learning in business education: Experience with a web-based course at the European Business School (ebs) in Germany. In Proceedings of the 2nd Research Workshop of European Distance Education Network ( EDEN ). Hildesheim, Germany: University of Hildesheim.

Book chapters, edited books and monographs

Margaryan, A. (2008). Work-based learning: A blend of pedagogy and technology. Saarbruecken: VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller.

Margaryan, A., & Collis, B. (2008). Technology-enhanced work-based learning: Bridging formal and informal learning in the corporate context. In T. Hansson (Ed.), Handbook of Digital Information Technologies: Innovations and Ethical Issues (pp. 306-323). Hershey, PA: Idea Group Inc.  ISBN: 978-1-59904-970-0.

Collis, B., & Margaryan, A. (2007). Evaluating flexible learning in terms of course quality.  In B. Khan (Ed.), Flexible learning in an information society (pp. 272-281). Hershey , PA : Idea Group Inc.

Papers in non-peer reviewed (sections of) journals, magazines and non-peer reviewed conference proceedings

McKinnon, S., & Margaryan, A. (2011). Closing the gap: The benefits and challenges of embedding work-related learning in the university curriculum. In Proceedings of Employability of Graduates & Higher Education Management Systems International Conference. WU Vienna University of Economics and Business, Vienna, Austria, 22 & 23 September 2011.

Falconer, I., & Margaryan, A (2007).  Sustainable e-Learning: The Caledonian Academy Contribution. Scottish Online Journal of e-Learning, 1(1), 15-18.  Available from www.sojel.co.uk

Margaryan, A. (2007). Repositories and communities at cross-purposes: Issues in sharing and reuse of digital learning resources. In Proceedings of the Online Educa Berlin 2007 Conference.

Margaryan, A. (2006). A model for effective and flexible work-based learning. International Network for the Availability of Scientific Publications (INASP) Newsletter, 33, 6-7.

Margaryan, A., & Littlejohn, A. (2006). Community dimensions of learning object repositories. D-Lib, March.

Littlejohn, A., & Margaryan, A. (2006). Communities of exchange: Issues in sharing digital learning resources for art, and design education. Paper presented at the Learning and Teaching with Technology in Art Design and Communication online conference, 27-30 March, 2006.

Collis, B., & Margaryan, A. (2005). Merrill Plus: Blending corporate strategy and instructional design. Educational Technology, 45(3), 54-58.

Margaryan, A., Collis, B., & Cooke, A. (2004). Activity-based blended learning. Human Resources Development International, 7(2), 265-274.

Margaryan, A., & Collis, B. (2004). Designing technology-supported work-based learning for professional competence development. Paper presented at the European Human Resources Development (EHRD) Network 2004 Conference "Professional Learning in Changing Society". Oslo, Norway.

Collis, B., Margaryan, A., & Kennedy. M. W. (2004). Blending formal and informal learning offers new competence development opportunities. Paper presented at 11th Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Arya, K., Margaryan, A., & Collis, B. (2003). Culturally sensitive problem solving activities for multinational corporations. Tech Trends, 47(6), 40-49. ISSN 8756-3894.

Margaryan, A., Collis, B., & Cooke, A. (2003). Activity-based blended learning bij Shell Open University. Opleiding & Ontwikkeling, 16 (4), 28-32. ISSN 0922-0895. [in Dutch]

Margaryan, A., Collis, B., & Cooke, A. (2003). Activity-based learning in a multicultural corporation. Reprinted in S. Reddy (Ed.), HRD Trends, Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India (ICFAI), ICFAI University, Hyderabad, India.

Margaryan, A., Collis, B., & Cooke, A. (2003). Activity-based blended learning in a multicultural corporation. Paper presented at eLearn 2003 International conference, February 9-12, 2003, Edinburgh, UK.

Margaryan, A., & Collis, B. (2003). Work-based activities and the technologies that support them: A bridge between formal and informal learning in the corporate context. Paper presented at Learn IT 2003 seminar, September 8-10, Gothenburg, Sweden.

Margaryan, A. (2001). Going online: The first e-Learning project at the European Business School. ebsFacts 2(3),9.

Kacherian, A., Margaryan, A., Gabrielyan, R., & Mamyan, A. (2000). The Three Pomegranate Network (3PN): Connecting a society in diaspora. TechKnowLogia International Journal of Technologies for the Advancement of Knowledge and Learning, 2(6), 25-28.

Project reports and white papers

Stepanyan, K., Littlejohn, A., & Margaryan, A. (2010, 23 December). Sustainable elearning in a changing landscape: A scoping study.  Project final report. Higher Education Academy, UK (55 pp.)

Littlejohn, A., Margaryan, A., & Milligan, C. (2010). Collective learning, connected knowledge: Towards new approaches to learning for work. Final project report (internal). Caledonian Academy, Glasgow Caledonian University.

Margaryan, A., Milligan, C., & Littlejohn, A. (2008).Knowledge sharing and learning practices in the Shell PecNET community. Project report (internal). Caledonian Academy, Glasgow Caledonian Univerisity.

Margaryan, A., & Littlejohn, A. (2008, December 11). Are digital natives a myth or reality?: Students’ use of technologies for learning. Draft paper.

Trinder, K., Guiller, J., Margaryan, A., Littlejohn, A., and Nicol, D. (2008). Learning from Digital Natives: Integrating formal and informal learning. Final project report. Higher Education Academy, UK.

Margaryan, A., Milligan, C., Douglas, P., Littlejohn, A., & Nicol, D. (2007, June 01). Recommendations to JISC for future research and development. CDLOR Deliverable. JISC, UK (8 pp).

Margaryan, A., Milligan, C., & Douglas, P. (April, 2007). Structured Guidelines for Setting up Learning Object Repositories. CDLOR Deliverable 9. JISC, UK (17 pp.).

Margaryan, A. (2006). Report on personal resource management strategies review. CDLOR Deliverable 7. JISC, UK

Margaryan, A, & Currier, S. (2006). Report on interviews with LO repository users. CDLOR Deliverable on Workpackage 3.1, public version. JISC, UK

Margaryan, A., Currier, S., Littlejohn, A., & Nicol, D. (2006). Learning communities and repositories.CDLOR project desk research report. JISC, UK

Amory, M., Collis., B., & Margaryan, A. (2005, 29 June). Surface faculty's experience with blended learning: Report on after action review and reflection. Internal report, Shell EP Learning and Leadership Development, The Netherlands

Margaryan, A. (2005, February 17). Course scan results of the Surface Faculty's blended courses.Internal report, Shell EP Learning and Leadership Development, The Netherlands (13 pp.)

Margaryan, A. (2004, 05 July). Course Scan: Criteria for designing work-based learning. Internal report, Shell EP Learning and Leadership Development, The Netherlands (13 pp.).

Margaryan, A., Ogunbase, F., & Collis, B. (2003, 30 September). Key expectations of Nigerian learners with respect to corporate learning situations, particularly blended learning. Internal report, Shell EP Learning and Leadership Development, The Netherlands (18 pp.).

Margaryan, A., Rollink, C., & Nicholson, G. (2002). Evaluation of Shell Open University courses. Internal report for 2nd Quarterly Business Review 2002, Shell Open University, The Netherlands (50 pp.).

Margaryan, A., & Bianco, M. (2002).An analysis of blended learning.Benchmarking study (internal). Shell Open University, The Netherlands.