Thing 1 - Reflections on Lifelong Learning

Considering the habits, all of which are critical for lifelong learning, some are in my nature and come easy while others are more difficult, posing a challenge to me as both a teacher and learner.

• Accepting Responsibility for My Own Learning is one of the easy habits as I am naturally curious. An information seeker, I am constantly searching for answers, digging for details, and trying out new ideas. I know that I drive my own learning and will likely NEVER get enough :)


• Teaching/Mentoring Others, especially the tools of technology, is a true challenge for me. I am sometimes frightened by the speed at which the world is moving and feel ill-equipped to lead my students through a world that is more theirs than mine. Of course this just means that I must embark on a journey WITH them! Exciting, sure -- but my 'control freak' nature (certainly evident here), makes it personally risky!


• Creating My Own Learning Toolbox is by far the most important habit for the task at hand. As an ADHD adult who tends to float from idea to idea, trying multiple methods as they seem to fit the situation, I need to organize these tools so that I can both understand and easily access them -- for the benefit of my 21st century students :)