Thing # 1

Learning is defined as acquiring a new skill or knowledge. I recently experienced a tutorial on the Seven 1/2 Habits of Highly Successful Lifelong Learners. I would like to tell you that I have all of these Seven 1/2 qualities but I do not. I found some more attainable than others. I found the following habits to be easy: 1. begin with the end in mind, 2.accept responsibility for your own learning, 5. create your own learning toolbox, 6. use technology to your advantage, 7. teaching/mentoring others, 1/2. Play! I love to set goals for myself an accomplish them. Responsibility is automatic for a mother that wants to show a spirit of excellence to her children. Creating new ideas for anything I do is super exciting for me. I am always excited if there is an easier way of doing things and technology is a fantastic way to take a load off. Teaching and mentoring is rewarding because you get to share your life experiences with someone else. Play is considered to be the 1/2 and I find it important because everyone needs a little fun in their life. I love to enjoy life and my surroundings so play is a must. The two habits that I found to be hard are 3. view problems as challenges, 4. have confidence in yourself as a competent effective learner. I view problems as mountains majority of the time. I will begin to see these problems as challenges. When I don't have confidence in a certain subject or area I feel incompetent. I have come to the conclusion that a lifelong learner is an open minded person that is willing to experience many different avenues of life.

I would like to learn more about Web 2.0 tools by knowing how the tools actually work. How to post not only blogs but videos and pictures. How communication can be improved upon using Web 2.0 tools instead of having to use regular emailing. I found these tools to be useful and easy to use.