Constructing informal learning mode based on social software

In order to meet learner changes of learning state diversity, informal learning has been gradually entering our field of vision, it becomes a important form of learner´s learning. And social network is a coming Internet revolution, It is particularly important to carry out informal learning with the help of social software. The thesis introduces two basic concept, Social software and informal learning and analyzes the feasibility of informal learning with social software. Finally it concludes four usual informal learning modes: acceptance informal learning, self-directed informal learning, collaborative informal learning and Inquiry informal learning.