• Informal learning
  opportunities often allow you the opportunity to tailor the resources to your own needs and learn at your own pace as there is no set curriculum or time frame. And there is usually no associated cost. You could access a variety of teacher networks, websites, associations or forums online to find out more about the latest teaching ideas or you could start your own blog with several of your colleagues and invite them to collaborate with you on a number of topics.

View Examples of Formal and Informal Learning Approaches

In choosing your professional development path, you should take the following points into consideration:

• Identify your personal professional development goals and create a plan to assist you in achieving those goals.
• The Internet is the best starting point in terms of researching which option will be most suitable for you. It will assist you in learning about the various ICT resources available that can be used to increase your knowledge of subjects taught as well as pedagogy.