I have not spent much time thinking about what makes someone a lifelong learner. I guess that there are some who become stagnant and do not make an attempt to learn anything new. I feel that learning does not just happens it take a willingness to learn. I have never been able to just sit around and do nothing. I spend my free time reading books, magazine, or learning to play a new instrument. I have never seen the 7 1/2 habits of a successful lifelong learner. That being said I have approached my learning by using a couple of these habits. The first being #1 (begin with the end in mind) and then #3 (View problems as challenges). These would be the easiest for me to keep because I have been using them already. Before I returned to college four years ago I had to set my goal, and address all the problems I would have being in my forty's. The habit that will be the hardest for me will be #4 (Have confidence in myself as a competent, effective learner). I have spent much of my time learning about many different things before starting school. I have never felt confident with my ability to learn at this level. I try to push as hard as possible to get the information down to complete the course. The whole time I feel like I am struggling to get all the information. This is what has kept me questioning my ability to be a effective learner.
I have been looking forward to this class. The ability to learn about new educational technology is a challenge. I love being challenged. I have seen this technology used at the school where my boys attend. My boys like the use of the smart board and taking clicker tests. I can see what my son's fourth grade class is doing by looking at the teachers Blog.
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