Thing #1 Reflections on Lifelong Learning

Before I started working on my Masters degree, I hadn't put much thought into lifelong learning. It's something that I've always done and something that I believe in, but have never really thought about putting a name on it. To me, its just a part of life and something that I have to do. Learning new things is something I do for myself, but also for my own kids and my students. In order to be a good parent, I need to know what's going on in the world so I can help my kids as they continue to grow in this ever-changing world. If I'm to be the kind of teacher that I want to be, I've got to know what's out there and what my students are doing. I've also got to continue to look for ways to reach my students and motivate them to be learners.

I'm really looking forward to completing this class. I think that the easiest habit for me is to begin with the end in mind. I have a picture in my mind of what I want to accomplish. The hardest habit for me is accepting responsibility for my own learning. I lead an extremely busy life and it is going to be easy for me to push this course off to the side and make excuses. It's already started...I'm late in completing this!!! The habit that is going to be the most important for me is the last one...Play. Those who know me may have a hard time believing this, but I hate to make mistakes and when you play on the computer, making mistakes comes with it. I'm just going to have to loosen up a bit and try some more things.