Crossing Boundaries between Formal and Informal E-learning, Conference on Higher Education, Virginia Tech.

CIDER Conference Proceedings 2015

Conversation: Crossing Boundaries Between Formal and Informal E-learning (pp. 316-319)
Kathlyn Bradshaw, Algonquin College School of Business

Abstract: With the advent of Web 2.0, the internet became an environment where even those with limited technical knowledge could share information, ideas, and more. Learning opportunities via the internet range from formal credentialed courses offered by ivy-league universities, to informal how-to videos posted by individuals. This conversation session provides participants an opportunity to consider tensions between formal and informal e-learning within higher education teaching and learning. The conversation will begin with foundational information designed to offer an interpretation of tensions in e-learning. Participants will then explore formal and informal e-learning within their own disciplines, programs, and courses.