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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. || MaryF ||
 * Link || **Description** || **Posted by** ||
 * Informal learning || This page describes the importance and the recent interest in informal learning.
 * [|Indirect Instruction] || This site includes advantages, disadvantages, strategies, and example lesson plans. || TammieJ ||
 * [|visual aids] || This site includes visual aids for further understanding indirect instruction, as well as when they are appropriate. Topics include peer influences, community projects, and social learning. || TammieJ ||
 * [|Testing] || This site gives an informational breakdown of formal, informal, intentional, and unexpected learning situations. || TammieJ ||
 * [|Definition] || This site includes information on tests, with a fabulous visual representation of the pros and cons of direct testing. || TammieJ ||
 * [|evidence based] || This article is a research review bringing to light the evidence to back up indirect instruction. || TammieJ ||
 * [|informal web based learning] || This shows many avenues that students use for informal learning. || Shelly S. ||
 * [|eportfolio example] || This gives an example of how an eportfolio can tie formal and informal learning together. || Shelly S. ||
 * [|collaboration example] || This gives an example of how teachers are using informal learning strategies in their classroom by allowing small groups of students to collaborate together. || Shelly S. ||
 * [|Informal with Technology] || This literature review is on informal learning and technology as it relates to students. Somewhat lengthy(but easy to read), the article discusses theories and looks into data on the use of technology by students outside of school. The author touches on the digital divide, how to research informal learning, and gives several charts and graphs with relevant data about how students are using informal learning and technology. || Jana H. ||

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