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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Blended Formal & Informal Learning, Blended Formal and Informal Learning Wid Allehaiby - ETCV 614 Historical Context Research in informal learning began in the early 70s with theories emerging to find connections between informal and formal learning (Lai et al., 2013). However, with the advent of Web 2.0 technologies, more emphasis has been placed on finding a connection bettwen technology and informal learning, and how informal learning supports formal learning while redefining learning informal contexts (Motiwalla, 2007)., Possible Solution Encourage ongoing and online learning, Possible Solution Formal recognition of the benefits of informal learning from institution, Blended Formal and Informal Learning Wid Allehaiby - ETCV 614 Main Objective Integrating self-directed and curiosity-based learning methods with conventional formal learning methods while employing life experiences and using digital tools (e.g., internet), Blended Formal and Informal Learning Wid Allehaiby - ETCV 614 Challenges Fear of creating an unstructured and unformalized learning, Blended Formal and Informal Learning Wid Allehaiby - ETCV 614 Examples Create pod- or vodcasts, Blended Formal and Informal Learning Wid Allehaiby - ETCV 614 Examples Create Wikis, Blended Formal and Informal Learning Wid Allehaiby - ETCV 614 Examples, Blended Formal and Informal Learning Wid Allehaiby - ETCV 614 Views on Practical Applications Teachers and Institutions: "[F]earful of the disruptive potentials of the contested technologies, do not immediately recognize or understand the increased repertoire of practices available to learners in their engagement with them."(Clark, Logan, Luckin, Mee, & Oliver, 2009) (P.66), Blended Formal and Informal Learning Wid Allehaiby - ETCV 614 Views on Practical Applications Learners: Using mobile technology for informal learning has been shown to support formal learning. For example, Pimmer, Linxen, & Gröhbiel (2012) designed a study where medical students used Facebook and online forums to engage in discussions related to their formal learning., Integrating self-directed and curiosity-based learning methods with conventional formal learning methods while employing life experiences and using digital tools (e.g., internet) Desired Outcome Foster experimentation, creativity, and acquisition of knowledge, Foster experimentation, creativity, and acquisition of knowledge Future Direction "Despite what informal learning can offer, still more than 80% of educational institutions’ budget and effort are being spent on formal learning preparation and materials, and educational institutions still focus on formal learning methods and programs, losing valuable opportunities and outcomes that can be offered by informal learning applications [...]We believe that it is time to acknowledge and integrate these technologies and applications into formal learning, and use them to promote intentional informal learning." (Lai et al., 2013) (p.422), Blended Formal and Informal Learning Wid Allehaiby - ETCV 614 Challenges Unwillingness to adopt new teaching/ learning methods