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 * Group B:** from your web quest find as many articles or postings on using Informal Learning Strategies in the Classroom. Provide a brief 1-2 sentence description of the contents of each link.

It also compares different types of learning. || Ginny S. || [|__Formal and Informal Learning__] || Defines informal learning, provides strategies for encouraging and creating an envioronment that fosters informal learning, and how formal learning can drive informal learning. || Jessica M. ||
 * **Link** || **Description** || **Posted by** ||
 * Informal learning || This page describes the importance and the recent interest in informal learning.
 * Informal learning wiki || This is a link to a wiki describing diffferent types of informal learning. Includes additional links to access more information. || Sarah P-S ||
 * Overview of Informal Learning || British article about different types of informal learning and some problems with defining it. Also a discussion about difference between 'education' and 'learning.' || Sarah P-S ||
 * Lesson plans vs. Learning plans || Another British post (maybe they are more progressive in their teaching techniques?) about developing 'learning plans.' Check out the links at the bottom of the page - lots of good articles. I will watch the Youtube video and see if it's worth posting separately. || Sarah P-S ||
 * [|Informal learning] || This site gives a nice understanding to what informal learning is as well as resources to learn more about it. || Lou R ||
 * [|elearning coach] || This site has resources to learn about online learning as well as articles and resources for informal learning. || Lou R ||
 * [|self-directed learning] || This site “self-directed learning” is geared towards business and how to get employees to use informal learning. Many of the articles and resources could be used in the classroom. The idea of employees informally learning is not that different than students doing the same. || Lou R ||
 * [|Informal Learning] || Though geared toward industry, this article addresses why informal learning is becoming an acceptable approach for skills, knowledge, and expertise and reinforces the idea that this generation learns differently than previous generations. || Roann MC ||
 * [|Informal Learning] || Informal learning may take place on more levels than just the ones we are really consciously aware about when they are happening; in fact, learning some things “on the fly” may be the better way to go. || Roann MC ||
 * [|__Tools for Teaching__] || Excerpt from the book __Tools for Teaching__ that talks about creating collaborative groups that promote informal learning. Provides strategies for creating, evaluating, and promoting collaborative group work. || Jessica M. ||