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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 ||
 * **Link** || **Description** || **Posted by** ||
 * Informal learning || This page describes the importance and the recent interest in informal learning.
 * [|Informal Learning Blog] || This blog from Jay Cross and Internet Time Group ran from 2006 - 2011. Jay Cross was a catalyst of change before informal learning was as commonly accepted as it is today. Even though the blog is now inactive, the articles are insightful and archives remain accessible. || Deborah K ||
 * [|Informal learning from Wikipedia] || An informative introduction to informal learning. Includes characteristics, comparison with formal education, research, and other perspectives. A good starting point and a creative commons reference. || Deborah K ||
 * How to Promote Informal Learning in the Classroom || This article from eHow discusses seven ways to promote informal learning in the classroom. The resource at the end of this article takes you to a Collaborative Learning article, which though it dates back to the 1990's still seems to have some relevant information. || PegC ||
 * Community of Practice || This site describes what is meant by the term "Community of Practice," (CoP) based on the work done by Jean Lave and Etienne Wegner. It briefly provides the history of CoP and describes the three characteristics of a Community of Practice, as well as general information about CoP. || PegC ||
 * Communities of practice: a brief introduction || At Etienne Wegner's site, he defines what communities of practice are, their three characteristics, what they look like, and where they are being used. He briefly describes how they are being used in education. || PegC ||
 * Teaching with Google+ || This Edutopia article describes what Google+ is, some of its features, and some ways that it can be used in the classroom. || PegC ||
 * Paideia Seminar || Useful way to have organize class discussions || DaveF ||
 * [|Introduction to Informal Learning] || This article was written by Marcia Conner who consults for businesses and focuses on the distinctions of formal, informal, intentional, and accidental learning. The graphics and images may be used for presentations, and additional articles, websites, and books are listed at the bottom. || Deborah K ||
 * [|At The Water Cooler of Learning] || This is a blog entry written by David Grebow in which he discusses how "real learning" occurs and the correlation to workplace performance. This article was well written, and supported with examples and illustrations. || Deborah K ||
 * Video Games as Informal Learning || Definitely two birds with one stone, my new muse of using video games in the classroom. || Dave F ||