Yea, I am finally here! My blog name isn't "the procrastinator" for nothin'!
I am a lifelong learner! In order to be effective teachers, we must continually learn and seek new knowledge- especially when it comes to education. I love to learn new things and find new tools to spice up my teaching and motivate my students to learn. Today's students expect technology! Their lives, since birth, have always revolved around technology - cell phones, portable videos, satellite tv, video-on-demand, internet, personal computers, Playstations, XBox, Wii, DS, MP3 players, the list goes on. So why should school exclude all this? This is the reason I signed up for Learning 2.0. I want to learn new ways to incorporate technology into my teaching and hook my students into learning!
To reflect on the 7 1/2 Habits of Effective Lifelong Learners, I think the most challenging habit for me will be to view obstacles as learning opportunities. I like things to run smoothly! :) (Especially being a procrastinator...because I don't have TIME for those little bumps in the road! And definitely no boulders, please!! Actually, my most challenging area is in time management, but that's not one of the 7 1/2 habits!)
The easiest habit for me is play!! Having fun while I'm working and learning is the best way to do it! It keeps me motivated and engaged and... who doesn't like to laugh along the way!
Lastly, probably the most important habit for this course is to take responsibility for my own learning. This is easy for me....but those deadlines will be the tricky part! :)
I am a lifelong learner! In order to be effective teachers, we must continually learn and seek new knowledge- especially when it comes to education. I love to learn new things and find new tools to spice up my teaching and motivate my students to learn. Today's students expect technology! Their lives, since birth, have always revolved around technology - cell phones, portable videos, satellite tv, video-on-demand, internet, personal computers, Playstations, XBox, Wii, DS, MP3 players, the list goes on. So why should school exclude all this? This is the reason I signed up for Learning 2.0. I want to learn new ways to incorporate technology into my teaching and hook my students into learning!
To reflect on the 7 1/2 Habits of Effective Lifelong Learners, I think the most challenging habit for me will be to view obstacles as learning opportunities. I like things to run smoothly! :) (Especially being a procrastinator...because I don't have TIME for those little bumps in the road! And definitely no boulders, please!! Actually, my most challenging area is in time management, but that's not one of the 7 1/2 habits!)
The easiest habit for me is play!! Having fun while I'm working and learning is the best way to do it! It keeps me motivated and engaged and... who doesn't like to laugh along the way!
Lastly, probably the most important habit for this course is to take responsibility for my own learning. This is easy for me....but those deadlines will be the tricky part! :)
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ReplyDeleteI understand your lifelong habit of procrastination! I am a fellow procrastinator. Never put off until tomorrow what you can put off till the day after that!Also like you, I want to learn these new tools. Frankly, I'm tired of being left out of conversations by my lack of knowledge. Here's to us on our new journey!
ReplyDeleteYou may procrastinate but I am a witness to how awesome you are regardless! Thank you for always being enthusiastic with helping. It is truly a blessing to have your influence daily.
ReplyDeleteFor a procrastinator you have a great start! :-)Welcome aboard!
ReplyDeleteI'm just like you, I want everything to run smoothly. You didn't come out and say it, but I think it should be 8 1/2. Time management is a major factor for many people and especially for me since I want to enjoy my summer.
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