Thing #1

Reflections on Lifelong Learning

When watching a video on Lifelong Learning I could not help but notice the irony that at that moment, we were lifelong learning :). I have always focused on the belief that learning is important for everyone, everywhere, everyday. I push this issue quite frequently with my students. I even believe it so much, I have made it a "permanent" part of my life. Those that know me, know what I mean. :) Maybe through time, I can explain that more in-depth, as we grow and get to know each other.

I believe strongly in on-line courses, and feel that they better suit my learning needs. I love taking class on-line and am thoroughly enjoying this so far; however I can't break myself of the note-taking habit. I do it all the time, and to be completely honest, more than I should. Technology is such a necessity, but as someone whom technology has failed multiple times, often resort to keeping a "hard copy" of everything as well.

Of the 7 and 1/2 habits, I believe that I will find #3 the most challenging for me, again an irony, I know. Habit #3 of lifelong learners focuses on the importance of finding problems as challenges. Often times, it's so easy to find a misfortune a problem, get frustrated and shut down. I need to focus on the notion that I have been given a challenge and that I can only grow and get stronger. Something along the way to help me is Phil. 4:13. I know that I can handle all things in time, I can learn from all things and I need to get over the fact that it's hard at the moment, but know that it will all be worth it in the end.

I think that Habit #6 will be the easiest for me. Using technology to my advantage is something I do on a daily basis. Technology has become part of daily life for all of us. I talk about this a bit more in my next Post :)

I think habits #1 and #7 1/2 will be the most beneficial while working through this course. I believe it will serve me best to remember the whole time that I'm working, that I need to find ways to apply this to my classroom and the needs of my students. I also need to remind myself, which shouldn't be difficult, to play on the internet. To utilize the new "things" that I am learning.

Okay, I'm computered out for the moment, my eyes are dry and my wrists hurt, I'll be back in a few hours I'm sure! :P