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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. || GinnyS || the guiding of the design and developent phase of an informal learning program. || Dixie D. || [|Bridging Formal and Informal Learning] || Article that simply discusses advantages/disadvantages of informal learning. || Dixie D. ||
 * **Link** || **Description** || **Posted by** ||
 * Informal learning || This page describes the importance and the recent interest in informal learning.
 * [|Advantages of Informal Learning] || Oddly this article isn't about the advantages of informal learning; rather, it discusses
 * [|Social Networking:]
 * [] || This website gives some great ideas on how to promote informal learning. Since this is something that is largely done outside of class, this website can be a big help to educators. || Justin M. ||
 * [] || This is a great website that explains how schools can foster learning outside of the classroom. Since this is where informal learning primarily takes place, the ideas on this website can be very useful. || Justin M. ||
 * [] || This is another article that has strategies for developing learning outside of the classroom. This article is rather succinct, making it easy to quickly read and pick out your favorite ideas. || Justin M. ||
 * [|Promoting Learning in Informal Learning Environments] || This article explores informal learning in the elementary/middle school arena. It explores the concept of cooking to work on math and science skills/concepts. || Dixie D. ||
 * Technology-based Informal Learning is Cool || Technology-based informal learning is cool: An amusing video that shows that there is evidence of learning in informal learning experiences like video games. || LuAnn ||
 * Bridging The Gap Between Formal And Informal Science Learning || =====This paper discusses a range of informal learning opportunities “from compulsory to free-choice” including field trips, projects, community based programs, visits to museums and zoos outside of school, print and electronic media. Referring to research, the article talks about methodology and outcomes in informal science learning. ===== || LuAnn ||
 * Museums and the Web || This article discusses web-based learning tools created by science museums and others and how they can be used to improve student learning and also teacher learning through professional development. A link to this article was found at the website for The Center for Informal Learning and Schools. (cils.exploratorium.edu) || LuAnn ||