A couple of good examples of informal learning, coupled with a point to debate about PLEs. Teemu Leinonen says, "What is common with the two projects is a strong community aspect in them... (I) have found the PLE and the DIY U problematic, because they emphasize individuals over communities. In them the individuals are considered to be in the center, with all the rights and the responsibilities to choose whatever he or she wants to study, when, where and with whom. The weak social ties in pure online communities easily results as opportunistic and no or only short-term commitments." I don't agree with his assessment but agree it's a discussion we have to have because community is something we can't just leave to whither.
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