Thing #2

Seven and 1/2 Habits of Highly Successful Lifelong Learners

I was able to quickly pick out just one of the habits that will be the easiest for me but I am still having trouble narrowing down the hardest habit.

"Beginning with the end in mind" is something that I have always done. When starting something new, it makes me feel at ease and comfortable with the upcoming work if I know what I am working towards. Coming up with a plan and reaching small goals in an attempt to reach the BIG goal allows me to feel successful throughout and not just at the end.

The two habits that I am trying to decide on as being the hardest for me are "have confidence in yourself as a competent, effective learner" and " view problems as challenges." It takes me a while to feel confident about something when doing it for the first time. I am not nervous about learning the new Web 2.0 information but it makes me nervous to think that I will be using the new tools with students and teaching them the information; especially when many of the students know more than I do. Viewing problems as challenges is another habit that is going to be difficult for me. Many times I get bogged down with the day to day problems and have a hard time moving forward. If I can change my attitude and turn the problems into challenges and opportunities, I will be less stressed and able to get more done.