Week 1 Thing #2

The 7 1/2 Habits of Highly Successful Lifelong Learners

*Lifelong learning puts the student first
*Never too soon or too late for learning
*Learning does occur everywhere throughout life
*Open to new ideas

Habit 1 Begin with the end in mind
Determine the goal first

Habit 2 Accept responsibility for your own learning

Sign up for training participate in class discussion


Habit 3 View problems as challenges
Most successful learners think


Habit 4 Have confidence in yourself as a competent, effective learner
Don’t say I or think it unless you want it to be true

Habit 5 Create your own learning toolbox
Books, technology, classes, webpages, friends

Habit 6 Use technology to your advantage
Should make things easier

Habit 7 Teach/ mentor others
Good way to reinforce your learning

Habit 7.5 Play

Successful lifelong learners know the importance of play be curious and read

For me the easiest habit is 7.5 Play. The hardest would be 1 begin with the end in mind. I think it is too concrete and doesn't allow for right brain thinking.