Being a lifetime learner is a natural for those involved in education. One of the things that draws us to the very nature of technology is that it is always in a state of change. Around every bend is a new challenge and adventure.
I think the most challenging part of being a lifelong learner is keeping my toolbox ORGANIZED! There is a daily barrage of tools and determining what is relevant and useful and what is not is often difficult. I have found some web 2.0 tools such as social bookmarking to be a great resource in keeping myself organized. (However, even that becomes large and out of control after a bit!)
I think the easiest habit for me it 7 1/2. HAVE FUN! I think learning is great fun and have found that the act of “play” as a teaching tool to be very effective. We tend to spend more time learning when we are ENGAGED! (Hey, there is a concept for our students!!)
I definitely feel the most import habit is to mentor and share. What good is having all of these fabulous tools, tips and tricks if we don’t share them. Our Teach 21 program is all about mentoring and passing on what we are doing to better the greater good. It is exciting to watch the ripple effect as teachers AND students share what they are doing with these terrific new tools. It is also thrilling to have the students come back and share what they themselves have discovered.
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So you have organizational “issues” too? Ha!
I have totally become Googlized for that very reason. I use it all, the Google Notebook, Reader, Docs, Gmail, etc. I often wonder exactly what I did before Google!!!
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