Expanding Education through Informal Learning Environments

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This course will examine the ways in which Informal Learning Environments (ILEs) are embedded in a wide range of the 21st century’s social and entertainment activities - and how these experiences of these types can be leveraged to move learning outside of its traditionally conceived homes in schools and libraries. Among the ILEs discussed will be zoos and aquariums, museums, mobile games, streaming content, escape rooms, and more. The course will culminate with each student producing an example Informal Learning Environment module using the technologies of their own choice.