Thing #1 Reflections

What do I think of when I consider 7 1/2 Habits of Effective Lifelong Learners?

This is probably the biggest mental challenge I have pursued in quite some time. Not because of the difficulty level, but because of my frustration level when technology doesn't quite go as planned. I can't think of much that gets me as tempermental as technology; however, that is the very reason I finally agreed to pursue this challenge. I must devote time and effort to learning technology in order to prevent being left further and further behind.

As an educator, I see and hear young students working with technology and realize I don't have the skills necessary to keep up. I am hoping this course provides me adequate knowledge and the confidence not to fall so far behind in the future.

As stated earlier, I have a frustration level with technology, so Habit 3 (View problems as a Challenge) will be the most difficult part for me as I continue along and reach my goal of completing 23 Things.

Habit 7 1/2 is probably the easiest for me because I do like to play around on the computer. Playing is easy. I need to move beyond the playing and apply the technology to my advantage.

In order to meet the needs of today's learner, I need to be able to effectively teach and mentor others in utilizing technology. I need to encourage others to step outside their comfort zone and meet the interest level of students. Students utilize interactive devices in their daily lives and at this time, these devices are not integrated as well as they need to be in school.