I already knew I was a lifelong learner. From magazine articles to Sunday School class, staff development to the Today Show, I've always enjoyed learning. I suppose that's why I teach.
While looking at the 7 1/2 Habits of Lifelong Learners, I thought that Habit #2 - Accept responsibility for your own learning - would be the easiest for me. I already do that!
I think Habit #4 - Have confidence in yourself as a competent, effective learner - will be the hardest because I am admittedly intimidated by technology. I am determined, however, to put my best foot forward and step into the world wide web. I have to remind myself of my other successful learning endeavors, build on those strengths, and trust our class facilitators to give me the tools and information I need.
Habit #3 - view problems as challenges- and Habit #6 - use technology to your advantage - will probably pose the biggest challenges for me mainly due to my inexperience with technology. I have decided that I will view this course (and all new learning) as a fun time of discovery and adventure. That reminds me of Habit # 7 1/2 - PLAY! If I am having fun learning then the problems won't seem so huge and the payoff will be even greater!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
I think you will find it will be fun and you will learn so many new things along the way! We're glad to have you. You're off to a great start.
ReplyDeleteI think you are already over coming your biggest challenge by being able to set up you blog and post your feelings. I like to learn as well and find comfort in knowing that others are starting off slow. Are you enjoying what you have learn so far?
ReplyDelete