I liked your story, articulate, well written and was helpful in my own endeavors. I'm not an academic and frankly had never heard the term "ID". I'm highlighting a quote from your story that resonated with me.

“Formal learning is like riding a bus: the driver decides where the bus is going; the passengers are along for the ride. Informal learning is like riding a bike: the rider chooses the destination, the speed, and the route.”