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 * Group A:** Workspace: 6-A-1: Social Networking and it's Importance for Successful Informal Learning

List the reasons why Group A thinks social networking is important for successful informal learning:


 * **Reason** || **Posted by** ||
 * Having people work together to create a product (document, online learning space, etc.) can aid in developing a shared understanding. || Jen B. ||
 * Social networks enable community, sharing, communication, and collaboration which are key elements of informal learning. || Jen B. ||
 * Social networking allows people to personalize their learning. For example, you can Google reviews on cell phones, but it's more meaningful to poll your Facebook friends and get their opinions on which phone is the best since it's personal. || Jen B. ||
 * Social networks allow students to explore interests that they may not have access to in school or their community. They can connect to peers who like the same things and further their investigation of the topic through discussions and interactions online. || Jen B. ||
 * Social networking allows a "need to know" framework. Information is gained and used immediately which cements learning. || Lynne B. ||
 * Social networking allows the people involved to stay informed in an age where information and learning is no longer static. The most updated information can be quickly accessed. || Lynne B. ||
 * Social networking is being used increasingly in the work place to share information. There will be no Latin test in the future workplaces of most of our students. The employer emphasis is changing to hiring people who work well in groups and can access information independently in order to get the job done. || Lynne B. ||
 * Informal learning is peer to peer, it happens when peers exchange ideas. Social networking allows every student to contribute ideas, as opposed to in the classroom where only a few are willing to raise their hands to make comments. || Teresa ||
 * Through social networking, students can ask their peers questions, and asking questions is at the heart of informal learning. || Teresa ||
 * Social networking allows people to connect with one another. Accorging to Jay Cross, a big part of learning is connecting with other people. || Teresa ||
 * According to Dori Digenti in "Make Space for Informal Learning" (2000) Informal Learning is based on conversation and social interaction, both of which can happen with social networking. || Teresa ||