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Seamless learning bridges private and public learning spaces where learning happens through both individual and collective efforts, and across time and different contexts (such as in-school vs after-school, formal vs informal learning, physical world vs. virtual reality or cyberspace). Traditionally, formal learning is defined as learning that happens at a fixed time following predefined curricula or plan. Informal learning, on the other hand, means a mode of learning driven by self-interest outside of school environment, and is emergent in nature.
Theoretical Background
Seamless learning is marked by the continuity of learning experiences across different scenarios or contexts. The challenge is to enable learners to learn whatever they are curious about and to seamlessly switch between different contexts, such as between formal and informal contexts, between individual and social learning, and by extending...
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Looi, CK., So, HJ., Chen, W., Zhang, B., Wong, LH., Seow, P. (2012). Seamless Learning. In: Seel, N.M. (eds) Encyclopedia of the Sciences of Learning. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1428-6_251
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