Abstract
Governments, business leaders, educators, students, and parents realize the need to inculcate a culture of lifelong learning - learning that spans geography, time, and lifespan. This learning has both formal and informal components. In this chapter, we examine the conceptual basis upon which informal learning is defined and some of the tools and techniques used to support informal learning. We overview the rapid development in information and communications technologies that not only creates opportunities for learners, teachers, and researchers but also challenges us to create equitable and culturally appropriate tools and contexts in which high-quality, continuous learning is available to all.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Handbook of Open, Distance and Digital Education |
Pages | 1373-1389 |
Number of pages | 17 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9789811920806 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan. 2023 |
Keywords
- Credentials
- Formal learning
- Incidental learning
- Informal learning
- Informal social learning
- Personal learning environments