What is Informal Learning?

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Cross, Jay (2006). What is informal learning? Retrieved May 22, 2006 from http://internettime.com/wordpress2/?p=551

Informal learning is like riding a bicycle: the rider chooses the destination and the route. The cyclist can take a detour at a moment's notice to admire the scenery or help a fellow rider
Formal learning is like riding a bus: the driver decides where the bus is going; the passengers are along for the ride. People new to the territory often ride the bus before hoppint on the bike.
training is something that's pushed on you; learning is something your choose.
Conversations are the stem cells of learning, for they both create and transmit knowledge. Open conversation increases innovation.
Formal learning takes place in classrooms; informal learning happens in learnscapes. A learnscape is a learning ecology: learning without borders.

- Informal Learning