Workplace learning in informal networks

Milligan, C., Littlejohn, A. and Margaryan, A. (2014) Workplace learning in informal networks. Journal of Interactive Media in Education, 2014(1), 6. (doi: 10.5334/2014-06)

Abstract

Learning does not stop when an individual leaves formal education, but becomes increasingly informal, and deeply embedded within other activities such as work. This article describes the challenges of informal learning in knowledge intensive industries, highlighting the important role of personal learning networks. The article argues that knowledge workers must be able to self-regulate their learning and outlines a range of behaviours that are essential to effective learning in informal networks. The article identifies tools that can support these behaviours in the workplace and how they might form a personal work and learning environment.

• Item Type: Articles
• Keywords: Workplace learning, self-regulated learning, informal learning, personal learning environment.
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Littlejohn, Professor Allison
• Authors: Milligan, C., Littlejohn, A., and Margaryan, A.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > School of Education
• Journal Name: Journal of Interactive Media in Education
• Publisher: Ubiquity Press
• ISSN: 1365-893X
• ISSN (Online): 1365-893X
• Published Online: 21 March 2014
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2014 The Authors
• First Published: First published in Journal of Interactive Media in Education 2014(1): 6
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced under a Creative Commons License