The weekend is nearly upon us. My brain is full of thoughts, my bookmark list stuffed with new links. I need to play. Will you join me?
This is an old game called "Just Three Words". The rules are your post can only be JUST THREE WORDS long. So here is the topic
When you think of informal learning, what three words come to mind?
Come on, PLAY!
Bridging takes energy.
connect children truly
Listen, then tell!
Authenticity, relevance, passion.
(Alternatively, Be here now.)
Stunning collaborative dialogue.
Fun. Surprise. Intensity
You. Me. We.
Ask. Receive. Give.
Natural deposition, Unintentionally
Nancy, Thanks for the great idea! 
energizing incidental essential
flow, be, n-e-t-w-o-r-k
Surprise, serendipity, success.
It takes a game to lure me out of 'lurking mode' and engage 
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My three words:
exploration, Serendipity -> connection
!My three words:
exploration, Serendipity -> connection
Informal learning from Mark's POV:
"Enthralling. Fun. Interesting."
From some of his teacher's POV: "Dreadful annoying sidetracks"
"Enthralling. Fun. Interesting."
From some of his teacher's POV: "Dreadful annoying sidetracks"
informal learning.... darkside?
serendipity - delight - surprise
serendiptious developmental reciprocity
I couldn't do just 3 words-so take your pick :)
Discovery, together, "aha!"
Exploring ideas together
New knowledge, wisdom
Process, collaborative, pioneering
At the risk of breaking a rule that says only one turn, here is another go at this:
Informal Learning: Like a Butterfly
Informal Learning: Like a Butterfly
(riff... just three images)
(All simply html links to photos I found on http://www.flickr.com)
(All simply html links to photos I found on http://www.flickr.com)