This is half shameless plug for members, and half announcement of our
website, which hasn't made it to this list yet.
ILER SIG maintains a website and listserv at
<http://darwin.sesp.nwu.edu/informal/>.
Thanks for reading.
Eric Baumgartner
Webadmin, Informal Learning SIG
e-baumgartner[at]nwu[dot]edu
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The Informal Learning Environments Research SIG (ILER SIG) is a special
interest group of the American Educational Research Association (AERA,
which can be found at http://aera.net). Membership in the SIG does not
require membership in AERA, though it is recommended.
The purpose of the Informal Learning Environments Research SIG is to further
educational research in informal learning environments such as science centers,
museums, zoos, aquariums, and nature centers, and to promote a community of
practice interested in establishing and maintaining informal learning
environments conducive to better understanding of teaching and learning.
The ILER SIG is new to AERA. After one year of offering sessions on learning in
museums and other informal settings at the annual meeting in San Diego we
look forward to an enriched and expanded effort next year.
Because AERA has a deadline for new members set for the end of June, 1998
we are asking all of you to send your new memberships or renewals to Chris
(membership chair) by the end of June. Because the number of SIG sessions
is tied to the number of AERA members we benefit greatly from increased
membership. Feel free to forward this message to anyone you think might be
interested.
Looking forward to an exciting next year within AERA, with more visibility
for informal learning environments and for the chance to discuss research
with a rich group of new and old members.
To join the ILER SIG, mail $5.00 (checks payable to AERA SIG) to:
Chris Andersen
Ohio State University
947 East Johnstown Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
Please include your name, address, phone, email address, and whether
you are an AERA member.
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