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Sunday, September 26, 2010

Post 1 Thing #1 Reflections on Lifelong Learning

Of the 7 1/2 habits I would say the habit I find most challenging would be #4 - Have confidence in yourself as a competent affective learner.   The idea of learning new technology is frightening.  We didn't even have computers when I was in college so I have witnessed enormous changes.  And now to be in the midst of it all, trying to learn new technology that is  past my "comfort zone of email" makes my palms sweat!  I have stepped out with earlier technology, if only to keep up with my own teenaged children.  If I can handle email, digital cameras, cell phones, and iTouch I should be able to handle 23 more things.

The habit that will be the easiest for me would be #2 to view problems as challenges.  Living overseas on the mission field for almost 15 years, I have learned to be flexible, quickly coming up with Plan B or C or D.

The habits that will be the most important for me as I work through this course would be #6 to use technology to my advantage and #7 teach/mentor others.  My kindergarteners have never known life without digital - phones, TVs, cameras, etc. They are not held back by "the way it used to be" mentality. I need to meet them right where they are and fit into their world, bringing  learning through technology in ways they are familiar and can understand.  We have to move forward together into our technological future.

1 comment:

  1. Well, you are definitely immersing yourself in technology with this course. I think you will find that the later "things" are lots of fun.

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