“Educational systems exist to promote formal learning, which follows a syllabus and is intentional in the sense that learning is the goal of all the activities learners engage in. Learning outcomes are measured by tests and other forms of assessment.”.

“Non-formal learning takes place outside formal learning environments but within some kind of organisational framework. It arises from the learner’s conscious decision to master a particular activity, skill or area of knowledge and is thus the result of intentional effort.”. “Non-formal learning typically takes place in community settings: swimming classes for small children, sports clubs of various kinds for all ages, reading groups, debating societies, amateur choirs and orchestras, and so on.”.

Informal learning 

“Informal learning takes place outside schools and colleges and arises from the learner’s involvement in activities that are not undertaken with a learning purpose in mind.”

These three learnings play an essential role in my life. In college I make a formal learning. At the reading club I attend, I do non-formal learning, with a chance to learn more from my colleagues as well. And every day I do informal learning, because informal learning is always present in our daily lives.

In my opinion social networks can be tools with great potential for the professional development of teachers. Using social networks, such as Twitter, teachers can share and exchange ideas on topics related to Education, such as methods of giving classes, activities, and more.

Facebook, for example, is another social networking tool that teachers can use to exchange ideas. You can create a group and use it for this.