What a ride! For not being very techy, I have learned a tremendous amount. There has been a multitude of times that I have hit a "brick wall" but have picked up and gone on...knowing that it would be a crunch to get through this course. Yes, by now, you have realized that I was not able to complete the 23 Things Course.
Nevertheless, once again, I have learned...how to start each day with realizing that life has to be figured in on what we attempt...life happens...not all of what we start out to do is finished with the exhilaration of crossing the line! We are human...with universal hope and reaching higher and very hopeful of gaining the banner...only to face the fact...life happens.
This summer has been rather crazy with a complete mix of learning experiences: a determined mazing through the 23 Things course...tending to the needs of my extended family...traveling with my husband in the ministry in "previously booked" meetings...trying to get laptop reception when out in the country...working in the country scene (outside)...and facing physical limitations, at times...but always knowing that life happens.
I so appreciate each and every guidance effort by the 23 Things team and know that this course would be enlightening for every teacher. I purpose to peruse the notes I have taken and will sign up for this course in the fall. Thank you - gmail team!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
#11 Photosharing with Flickr
This has been a joy to explore - an entire freedom of creativity and expression at our fingertips...
background music which I have missed in the educational scene...now, we have the music and floral background. I believe all children need to be exposed to the variations of songs, even to the support of our classrooms' atmosphere of learning.
Spell with Flickr was instantly accepted into my plan for the classroom. The students could be creative with their spelling words and practice with the words in patterns. Such a support for "fast finishers"! They will also need extra support for the synonyms for "tired" words...they will enjoy practicing the new words with this program.
Beautiful video with music background imported from Creative Commons Search...what fun!
Tagging -
Photo Tags are visible to all who read the blog.
Folksonomy collaborative organizing of content by everyday users more users add more tags to more content.
Tags cannot have spaces
background music which I have missed in the educational scene...now, we have the music and floral background. I believe all children need to be exposed to the variations of songs, even to the support of our classrooms' atmosphere of learning.
Spell with Flickr was instantly accepted into my plan for the classroom. The students could be creative with their spelling words and practice with the words in patterns. Such a support for "fast finishers"! They will also need extra support for the synonyms for "tired" words...they will enjoy practicing the new words with this program.
Beautiful video with music background imported from Creative Commons Search...what fun!
Tagging -
Photo Tags are visible to all who read the blog.
Folksonomy collaborative organizing of content by everyday users more users add more tags to more content.
Tags cannot have spaces
Monday, July 19, 2010
#10 Creative Commons
This information regarding the "fair use guidelines" is extremely eye-opening! In reflection of this information, I am more aware of my safety parameters. I can springboard into creativity as I stay cognizant of these protective warnings as to safety issues. It helps to know what the CC logo means on a website.
With use of Flickr, YouTube, Scribd, Thinkfree, Archive.org , I need to consistently question myself as to: "how it is shared", "how it may be used", and "how to properly credit the author or creator". Creative Commons has given me tools to mark my creative work: I can use CC to change my copyright terms from "All Rights Reserved" to "Some Rights Reserved". Also, CC has provided many photos, books, songs, etc. that I may use. With this use, I can take some information and remake it to help my writing. If I acknowledge the authors, I have permission through CC to remix and share.
Wow! This is such a great support! My students' learning will be impacted by knowing about these cautions now. They will be aware of the parameters and then, will be able to devote more time to their creativity in the projects. My students will know about the info offered by CC that is protected and free.
As of this time I have not used digital images, audio, or video clips from the web in my teaching or professional practice. Because this part of Web 2.0 is so enhancing to any writing, I will make this available to my students as soon as possible.
With use of Flickr, YouTube, Scribd, Thinkfree, Archive.org , I need to consistently question myself as to: "how it is shared", "how it may be used", and "how to properly credit the author or creator". Creative Commons has given me tools to mark my creative work: I can use CC to change my copyright terms from "All Rights Reserved" to "Some Rights Reserved". Also, CC has provided many photos, books, songs, etc. that I may use. With this use, I can take some information and remake it to help my writing. If I acknowledge the authors, I have permission through CC to remix and share.
Wow! This is such a great support! My students' learning will be impacted by knowing about these cautions now. They will be aware of the parameters and then, will be able to devote more time to their creativity in the projects. My students will know about the info offered by CC that is protected and free.
As of this time I have not used digital images, audio, or video clips from the web in my teaching or professional practice. Because this part of Web 2.0 is so enhancing to any writing, I will make this available to my students as soon as possible.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
#6 Feed Reader Subscribe to Feeds
This was an enjoyable experience as I read and became enthused as to the number of ideas there were...so difficult to limit. Many "new authors" are in this blogosphere (creative name, isn't it?)... Reading through the mountain of info, to me, was a "catch 22". I enjoyed it but this took multiplied minutes to accomplish. My brain is stretching, I think...
* In the blog, TechLearning, I investigated, "Meet the Bloggers", and located many who had technological ideas to pass along. David Kapuler brought out great ideas regarding slide shows in the classroom. I plan, as time passes, to access his blog in order to equip my students with this knowledge. He shared info about 10 sites that were free and would eliminate the need for IPhoto or powerpoint for slide show preparations. Cool info!
* Technorati is noted as the "recognized authority in the World Wide Web"...helped a lot in locating info.
*Cool Cat Teacher Blog - I have read several of this author's thoughts and will return to this blog often...has much info for the educator to peruse for personal and student success.
*The Happiness Project presents ideas for springboarding writing toward goals set in the classroom. Motivation to be a positive learner includes actively pursuing a mindset of positive rather than negative thinking. Some ideas on this blog might be used in the classroom for this focus.
*The fun feeds to my reader are: *Interesting photos in Flickr *Dictionary.com Word of the Day
* In the blog, TechLearning, I investigated, "Meet the Bloggers", and located many who had technological ideas to pass along. David Kapuler brought out great ideas regarding slide shows in the classroom. I plan, as time passes, to access his blog in order to equip my students with this knowledge. He shared info about 10 sites that were free and would eliminate the need for IPhoto or powerpoint for slide show preparations. Cool info!
* Technorati is noted as the "recognized authority in the World Wide Web"...helped a lot in locating info.
*Cool Cat Teacher Blog - I have read several of this author's thoughts and will return to this blog often...has much info for the educator to peruse for personal and student success.
*The Happiness Project presents ideas for springboarding writing toward goals set in the classroom. Motivation to be a positive learner includes actively pursuing a mindset of positive rather than negative thinking. Some ideas on this blog might be used in the classroom for this focus.
*The fun feeds to my reader are: *Interesting photos in Flickr *Dictionary.com Word of the Day
Thursday, July 15, 2010
#8 What in the World is a Wiki?
I am so glad to see the definition of a "wiki" in this course. When our school's library Wiki was set up, I was somewhat surprised at the name and how it was to be used. As this library sign-up system was put in place, it freed up most teachers. They could instantly go on the website, edit the page with their info, and/or sign up for time in the library. Although this was a great system, it had the element of intimidation for some. I was one of these teachers and had to gradually learn how to manipulate it. Yeah, a new day of learning!
This is an amazing tool! I love the fact that anyone can edit, save, and be in the "know of info"!
Code Blue This is about a 6th grade class learning about the body.They opened their own online medical clinic. The page is set up as colorful and eye-catching with moving images. Each button opened a link for info on certain part of body. This blog setup contains age-appropriate info that is presented in an interesting way. There was a separate page with many links to science/health websites that would be interesting to 4th grade and up. I plan to use this website wiki for informational support.
Go West Oregon Trail Info by 3rd graders. There were examples of graphic organizers and work submitted by that class. There were links for time lines, animals, and other interesting examples of that area. I know this would be a helpful example of how to gather and exhibit a similar unit of facts about Texas. Rather than a notebook, students might be able to show their info on a wiki. Quite a beginning for our fourth grade to show Texas facts. Interesting!
Grazing for Digital Natives -This website wiki had much information that would support my teaching and professional information needed for success. There were links that I plan to use in order to keep me up to date with technology. I believe the author will be expeditious in maintaining current information.
Wikis are amazing and provided with endless avenues of ideas. Hopefully, we can use this support in the fourth grade teacher planning, networking together.
This is an amazing tool! I love the fact that anyone can edit, save, and be in the "know of info"!
Code Blue This is about a 6th grade class learning about the body.They opened their own online medical clinic. The page is set up as colorful and eye-catching with moving images. Each button opened a link for info on certain part of body. This blog setup contains age-appropriate info that is presented in an interesting way. There was a separate page with many links to science/health websites that would be interesting to 4th grade and up. I plan to use this website wiki for informational support.
Go West Oregon Trail Info by 3rd graders. There were examples of graphic organizers and work submitted by that class. There were links for time lines, animals, and other interesting examples of that area. I know this would be a helpful example of how to gather and exhibit a similar unit of facts about Texas. Rather than a notebook, students might be able to show their info on a wiki. Quite a beginning for our fourth grade to show Texas facts. Interesting!
Grazing for Digital Natives -This website wiki had much information that would support my teaching and professional information needed for success. There were links that I plan to use in order to keep me up to date with technology. I believe the author will be expeditious in maintaining current information.
Wikis are amazing and provided with endless avenues of ideas. Hopefully, we can use this support in the fourth grade teacher planning, networking together.
#7 Creating Community Through Commenting
In the Cool Cat Teacher Blog, my eyes were opened.
The information regarding commenting on each blog seems to be a practice that should be rather easy to "put in place". If we search for blogs that relate to us and "stir our thinking", we will have the urge to speak...to say our position of thought...to "comment".
This will be more difficult for some people as there are those who have to "will themselves to speak up". For others who are not reticent to share their thoughts, this should be a breeze.
The focus for each of these groups would be to share all the information in a way that is polite, helpful, thought-provoking, meaningful, and with the idea of making a difference in the lives of the readers.
Just to say anything that comes to mind is not the most favorable avenue. If a blog ignites your thinking, then certainly, you need to write a response. Otherwise, your thoughts will never be counted and no one will ever know you had an idea.
Many articles have been written by bloggers who have changed their position of thinking after a responding blogger has presented a substantiated, opposite view. Many times, people change their minds, as they are presented with material that stirs up a "different perspective". This has to be done in a manner that the initial blogger can receive it - to be believable, concerned, polite, and reasonable. These are the blogs that really count...with good citizenship and character...not arrogance and rudeness.
Blogging could be a tool for the betterment of all society. People need to be heard...the common people...the ones who cannot seem to voice their position...the ones who have been taught that they don't count...the ones who have been rejected and pushed aside...young and old...gifted or not...rich or needy...college degreed or not...all people! We need to stop and listen to others in order to be more cohesive as a nation. We must!
The information regarding commenting on each blog seems to be a practice that should be rather easy to "put in place". If we search for blogs that relate to us and "stir our thinking", we will have the urge to speak...to say our position of thought...to "comment".
This will be more difficult for some people as there are those who have to "will themselves to speak up". For others who are not reticent to share their thoughts, this should be a breeze.
The focus for each of these groups would be to share all the information in a way that is polite, helpful, thought-provoking, meaningful, and with the idea of making a difference in the lives of the readers.
Just to say anything that comes to mind is not the most favorable avenue. If a blog ignites your thinking, then certainly, you need to write a response. Otherwise, your thoughts will never be counted and no one will ever know you had an idea.
Many articles have been written by bloggers who have changed their position of thinking after a responding blogger has presented a substantiated, opposite view. Many times, people change their minds, as they are presented with material that stirs up a "different perspective". This has to be done in a manner that the initial blogger can receive it - to be believable, concerned, polite, and reasonable. These are the blogs that really count...with good citizenship and character...not arrogance and rudeness.
Blogging could be a tool for the betterment of all society. People need to be heard...the common people...the ones who cannot seem to voice their position...the ones who have been taught that they don't count...the ones who have been rejected and pushed aside...young and old...gifted or not...rich or needy...college degreed or not...all people! We need to stop and listen to others in order to be more cohesive as a nation. We must!
Friday, July 2, 2010
Thing #5 Getting Started with RSS
Using the RSS feed is going to be very helpful. As I spend much time in the
reading of the blogs, it is imperative to save time by using this tool. It is so amazing to me that I will have this info to come to me daily! I do realize that my challenge will be that I might have to limit the number of blogs due to the buildup in the information.
Along with the three feeds that we were assigned, I also subscribed to www.npr.org, www.nytimes.com, Successful Teaching, and The Happiness Project. Time has been spent in reading these blogs and I can see how helpful this will be as the school year begins.
As I do read methodically and "thoroughly", I perceive that I need to develop the art of "skimming" so that I will be able to access a greater number of articles. This is the part of blogging that is challenging for me.
In the article regarding the 21st century, I found it very interesting that the author (Linda/ Jan. 29, 2009) was so candid about her areas of blogging that were still confusing to her.
No matter the age of the learner, I believe the mindset has to be to "keep on" trying. Perseverance in this area would gradually bring understanding...then mastery? Lifelong learners do not quit! When students "catch" this enthusiasm for learning and claim it for themselves, they will process true learning...and enjoy it at the same time.
reading of the blogs, it is imperative to save time by using this tool. It is so amazing to me that I will have this info to come to me daily! I do realize that my challenge will be that I might have to limit the number of blogs due to the buildup in the information.
Along with the three feeds that we were assigned, I also subscribed to www.npr.org, www.nytimes.com, Successful Teaching, and The Happiness Project. Time has been spent in reading these blogs and I can see how helpful this will be as the school year begins.
As I do read methodically and "thoroughly", I perceive that I need to develop the art of "skimming" so that I will be able to access a greater number of articles. This is the part of blogging that is challenging for me.
In the article regarding the 21st century, I found it very interesting that the author (Linda/ Jan. 29, 2009) was so candid about her areas of blogging that were still confusing to her.
No matter the age of the learner, I believe the mindset has to be to "keep on" trying. Perseverance in this area would gradually bring understanding...then mastery? Lifelong learners do not quit! When students "catch" this enthusiasm for learning and claim it for themselves, they will process true learning...and enjoy it at the same time.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Thing #4 Exploratory Reading Response
The blog listings in Thing #4 were of various genres. One that opened my eyes to the effective use of blogging was one that was addressing cyberbullying. The style of writing was a profound strong position of how parents and teachers need to be aware of this danger.
Another blog targeted the focus of how beneficial the video games are on developing of the mind and coordination toward good health. The author presented a position of being for this game playing, that being the mental ability to think across the board of multi-tasks was developed greatly. Conversely, many teachers see the negative effects of video games in the classroom in the lack of focus and behavior exhibited.
In reading these posts in Thing 4, I have noticed that blogging involves a great deal of time and effort. It is not only reading, but taking the responsibility to reflect and present questions to the blogger. Time is lost if we don't work through the article processing it in our mind. Our mental growth depends on this if we want to expand our thinking.
The topics of blogging are extensive in scope: "If you think of it, someone's most certainly blogging about it." In Technorati's article, it was reported that there were 70 million weblogs at this time. Wow!
The article, "Patrick's Update", helped me to note how blogging can be used in the classroom.
I plan in fourth grade this year to provide this tool as an interactive way for student's to learn writing, goal-making, working out plans, reading, and reflecting on one another's work.
This really has opened my eyes. Getting a slower start in the class due to extended family needs, I acknowledge that we must learn all we can learn about this Web 2.0 and its possibilities. It relates to us as teachers but also as responsible citizens. We can get our own platform and make our words count! http://www.techylearningmawmaw.blogspot.com
Another blog targeted the focus of how beneficial the video games are on developing of the mind and coordination toward good health. The author presented a position of being for this game playing, that being the mental ability to think across the board of multi-tasks was developed greatly. Conversely, many teachers see the negative effects of video games in the classroom in the lack of focus and behavior exhibited.
In reading these posts in Thing 4, I have noticed that blogging involves a great deal of time and effort. It is not only reading, but taking the responsibility to reflect and present questions to the blogger. Time is lost if we don't work through the article processing it in our mind. Our mental growth depends on this if we want to expand our thinking.
The topics of blogging are extensive in scope: "If you think of it, someone's most certainly blogging about it." In Technorati's article, it was reported that there were 70 million weblogs at this time. Wow!
The article, "Patrick's Update", helped me to note how blogging can be used in the classroom.
I plan in fourth grade this year to provide this tool as an interactive way for student's to learn writing, goal-making, working out plans, reading, and reflecting on one another's work.
This really has opened my eyes. Getting a slower start in the class due to extended family needs, I acknowledge that we must learn all we can learn about this Web 2.0 and its possibilities. It relates to us as teachers but also as responsible citizens. We can get our own platform and make our words count! http://www.techylearningmawmaw.blogspot.com
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
My Thoughts About Web 2.0 Thing #2
My reflection regarding my initial thoughts about Web 2.0 and its role in 21st Century teaching and learning. Years have passed since technology required so many controls to initiate writing. Web 1. 0 only allowed the users to read. Due to the many detailed and difficult to understand codes, people were derailed who were desirous to write and publish writings. Technical knowledge was needed to do anything that was involved. Particular software and server space was required, and yet, expensive.
My initial thoughts regarding Web 2.0 was rather limited. I have always heard of other people "zooming ahead" - accomplishing this and that in technology areas. It has amazed me, and yet, I have stepped back. Never did I think that I would welcome the use of Web 2.0. This was an area unknown to me. I have not claimed it for myself. I just believed they were technology savvy and I assumed that it would be too difficult. This was a "roped off area" in my thinking. Using blogs, wikis, podcasts, social networking and social bookmarking sites, tagging, photo- and video-sharing, RSS, and other Web 2.0 capabilities have not been in my vocabulary until taking the 23 Things class.
After reading the blogs regarding Web 2.0, I am amazed! It will be attainable for anyone who will try, and if need be, try again. Rather than just reading, the Web 2.0 supports the reader and the writer to share their thoughts. The whole idea is to "work collaboratively". The computer is connecting people and ideas rather than isolating people as in the past.
Why do I want to use the Web 2.0 tools? I plan to use these new tools in my future classes with potential "digital learners". In today's classes, technology is a must! Students want to be heard. They want to learn. They will not respond to constant books and "dry" teaching..."in the box" learning...because of the "tech" society of which we all are a part. Six months or so after a "new" technology tool comes out, it loses its newness and something replaces or updates it. Because many students have grown up with accessing the internet with their parents, many need the computer to feel "normal". Using the technology tools will release and enhance their learning in the classroom.
How might I use these new tools to engage today's "digital learners?" When technology is used in the classroom, it promotes mental processing. In addition to a student's use of manually writing to respond, the teacher could encourage the use of the "writeboard" (in the web browser) for the student to respond to the subject's content. Higher learning questions could be placed on the Writeboard and because it is a collaborative word processor, the student could write his/her response. Another student could be invited to share their thoughts, and on and on, and the teacher could interact with the lesson focus with the groups. This facilitates the "brainstorming" in groups.
How might I be able to use these tools to support my own learning? Web 2.0 tools are amazing and captivating! So many "free" tutorials are out on the web and until this class, I had no idea of the availability of this knowledge. I love the idea of "people doing things together on the web" as stated by Mitchell Baker of the Mozilla Foundation. As I process the capabilities of each tool, I plan to implement the Web 2.0 tools with my faculty and students.
There are so many ways that Web 2.0 tools has changed and can change my technology practice professionally.There are so many ways that I will be able to manipulate the use of the tech tools for professional use. For one, I will be able to use the Library Wiki at my school. In the past, it intimidated me...now, I feel like I will know the answers to the questions. Secondly, we as teachers will be familiar with the Web 2.0 tools and be able to work collaboratively with our students, fellow teachers, and our professional world. Because the tools are browser-based and user-driven, we just have to learn how... and then, we become "powerful"!
In fourth grade next year, I plan to support the New Jersey writing with these programs which have tools for publishing, connecting, sharing, organizing and remixing.
The effectiveness of this technology will be the springboard to learning for myself and my fourth grade class next year!
My initial thoughts regarding Web 2.0 was rather limited. I have always heard of other people "zooming ahead" - accomplishing this and that in technology areas. It has amazed me, and yet, I have stepped back. Never did I think that I would welcome the use of Web 2.0. This was an area unknown to me. I have not claimed it for myself. I just believed they were technology savvy and I assumed that it would be too difficult. This was a "roped off area" in my thinking. Using blogs, wikis, podcasts, social networking and social bookmarking sites, tagging, photo- and video-sharing, RSS, and other Web 2.0 capabilities have not been in my vocabulary until taking the 23 Things class.
After reading the blogs regarding Web 2.0, I am amazed! It will be attainable for anyone who will try, and if need be, try again. Rather than just reading, the Web 2.0 supports the reader and the writer to share their thoughts. The whole idea is to "work collaboratively". The computer is connecting people and ideas rather than isolating people as in the past.
Why do I want to use the Web 2.0 tools? I plan to use these new tools in my future classes with potential "digital learners". In today's classes, technology is a must! Students want to be heard. They want to learn. They will not respond to constant books and "dry" teaching..."in the box" learning...because of the "tech" society of which we all are a part. Six months or so after a "new" technology tool comes out, it loses its newness and something replaces or updates it. Because many students have grown up with accessing the internet with their parents, many need the computer to feel "normal". Using the technology tools will release and enhance their learning in the classroom.
How might I use these new tools to engage today's "digital learners?" When technology is used in the classroom, it promotes mental processing. In addition to a student's use of manually writing to respond, the teacher could encourage the use of the "writeboard" (in the web browser) for the student to respond to the subject's content. Higher learning questions could be placed on the Writeboard and because it is a collaborative word processor, the student could write his/her response. Another student could be invited to share their thoughts, and on and on, and the teacher could interact with the lesson focus with the groups. This facilitates the "brainstorming" in groups.
How might I be able to use these tools to support my own learning? Web 2.0 tools are amazing and captivating! So many "free" tutorials are out on the web and until this class, I had no idea of the availability of this knowledge. I love the idea of "people doing things together on the web" as stated by Mitchell Baker of the Mozilla Foundation. As I process the capabilities of each tool, I plan to implement the Web 2.0 tools with my faculty and students.
There are so many ways that Web 2.0 tools has changed and can change my technology practice professionally.There are so many ways that I will be able to manipulate the use of the tech tools for professional use. For one, I will be able to use the Library Wiki at my school. In the past, it intimidated me...now, I feel like I will know the answers to the questions. Secondly, we as teachers will be familiar with the Web 2.0 tools and be able to work collaboratively with our students, fellow teachers, and our professional world. Because the tools are browser-based and user-driven, we just have to learn how... and then, we become "powerful"!
In fourth grade next year, I plan to support the New Jersey writing with these programs which have tools for publishing, connecting, sharing, organizing and remixing.
The effectiveness of this technology will be the springboard to learning for myself and my fourth grade class next year!
#1 Reflections on Lifelong Learning
Several years ago as I was in a Master's program, the underlying thread of discussion wrapped around the term "lifelong" learning. My mind was challenged with this new revelational thought. My grip on my self demands released as I soaked this idea up in my thinking.
Our class dissected this term in cooperative groups. Through this effort, I processed that "lifelong learning" meant that we could relax and know that learning was a process...not a "finale"- not a commanded performance. It was accepting each day as "one minute at a time" - offered to everyone. We could choose to have the mindset of each moment being a blessing in our learning. I was in my fifties at the time. The ultimate "aha" was that no one is too young or too old to learn! Wow!
Up to this time, I had struggled with evaluating all learning, always desiring the absolute best of anything that I would tackle in personal and educational experiences. I had to accomplish the most and be the best. Maybe to others, this would seem the ultimate -most positive way!
No, on the other hand, this had been much the more frustrating because of the judgment that I would put on myself. So much in my past had always come easily to learn. The mountain I was climbing was with the demands of technology. I judged myself and raised the standard for myself even if other people did not. I would so struggle with the terms, computer command strokes, manipulating the applications, and the whole idea...one reason was that I was a "heart person". The computer interrupted my life. It was taking so much time to learn.
One might say, "You're not understanding! The computer is the way to go!" Well, to me, the whole scene of this object was stealing my time from people. This, coupled with the struggle of mastering the keyboard...was overwhelming in challenge. I would stay hours at school working on programs so that it would be faster during the day.
Being a lifelong learner, I have processed that rather than perfection...I seek excellence!
When I need to learn, I know the first step is the hardest! I know that because life has proven that to me. To keep going is the key...press on! I love the saying shared in the video...that
"Even a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step! Yeah, Confucius!
With learning to play the piano, keyboard, typing, and any skill that I have acquired has been through cycles of struggle and rest...self-evaluation...reflection...and yes, jumping back in - for the end result of "learning"!
To keep up this mindset, there are habits of which I must challenge myself :
*Habit #1: I must ask myself, "What do I want to achieve?" and determine to begin with the end in mind.
*Habit #2: I must accept and take ownership of my own learning by being an active participant, completing all requirements, and learn all expectations. If I do not know, I need to ask someone and surround myself with a network of a support group of learners.
*Habit #3: View problems as challenges - learn from learning opportunity.
*Habit #4: Have confidence in myself - as a confident effective learner!
Yeah, everyone has to start from somewhere. The words I say will be reality!
*Habit #5: I need to create my own toolbox: Friends, classes, mentors, books, technology, web pages, and network of ones who have already processed this.
*Habit #6: Use technology to make my life easier! There are tutorials on everything!
*Habit #7: I need to teach/ mentor others because to really learn something is to be able
to share with others in a way that they can understand the true meaning of the lesson.
*Habit #7 1/2: Give back to community! Know the value of play because it's an important part of brain development.
PLAY! - BE CURIOUS! - READ!
Habits:
*The most challenging habit for me to employ as part of my Learning 2.0 experience probably would be #2 in the part of asking others to help. I have always had a struggle with admitting that I had a problem. I don't want to cause others to get off their focus or slow them down with my concerns. In my past, I always give time to others for them. I need to request help for myself and I intend to focus on the fact that "if we are networked together, it makes the whole picture better". I will keep the saying in mind, "When a heavy load is shared with a friend, the
weight is 1/2 as much." / Another challenging habit would be #6 due to the fact that I am learning and during that time...technology is not easy for me. I intend to have it make my life easier. I am already enjoying the writing on the blog. That is fun for me.
*The easiest habits are: #1 - I always write goals with the end in mind - daily!
#3 - I already know that problems are expected as we learn. I have the mindset that life is hard, but God is good. He is always there for me and breaks my mountains down for me.
#4-I choose to have confidence. I watch very intently that my words
will be confident and sure...I have learned that what we say...will become reality.
#7- Mentoring others: I have already shared so much of this course to others as that is the best way to cement learning. I use this process in school and with my own
reading/ learning.
*The habits that will be most important will be #1: Begin with the end in mind: I need to focus
on this as I do allow other demands to take over at times. This course is important to me! As much as this is so, other people need me also. If there are heart related issues troubling my loved ones, I do put their needs ahead of mine most of the time.
Another of the most important is habit #6: I will purpose to learn the most that is possible in order to be able to manipulate its use in my class in the coming years. I want technology to zoom up into the place of making my life easier. I need to claim the use of all the tutorials!
I have sometimes been pretty much "in the box" and I desire to "break out"! I know it is never too late! As I would encourage others to grab on, stick to the goal, press on, and claim the learning... I will encourage - I will do "self talk" and will exhibit the behavior... mindset of a "lifelong learner"! Yeah! It's never too late to learn!
Our class dissected this term in cooperative groups. Through this effort, I processed that "lifelong learning" meant that we could relax and know that learning was a process...not a "finale"- not a commanded performance. It was accepting each day as "one minute at a time" - offered to everyone. We could choose to have the mindset of each moment being a blessing in our learning. I was in my fifties at the time. The ultimate "aha" was that no one is too young or too old to learn! Wow!
Up to this time, I had struggled with evaluating all learning, always desiring the absolute best of anything that I would tackle in personal and educational experiences. I had to accomplish the most and be the best. Maybe to others, this would seem the ultimate -most positive way!
No, on the other hand, this had been much the more frustrating because of the judgment that I would put on myself. So much in my past had always come easily to learn. The mountain I was climbing was with the demands of technology. I judged myself and raised the standard for myself even if other people did not. I would so struggle with the terms, computer command strokes, manipulating the applications, and the whole idea...one reason was that I was a "heart person". The computer interrupted my life. It was taking so much time to learn.
One might say, "You're not understanding! The computer is the way to go!" Well, to me, the whole scene of this object was stealing my time from people. This, coupled with the struggle of mastering the keyboard...was overwhelming in challenge. I would stay hours at school working on programs so that it would be faster during the day.
Being a lifelong learner, I have processed that rather than perfection...I seek excellence!
When I need to learn, I know the first step is the hardest! I know that because life has proven that to me. To keep going is the key...press on! I love the saying shared in the video...that
"Even a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step! Yeah, Confucius!
With learning to play the piano, keyboard, typing, and any skill that I have acquired has been through cycles of struggle and rest...self-evaluation...reflection...and yes, jumping back in - for the end result of "learning"!
To keep up this mindset, there are habits of which I must challenge myself :
*Habit #1: I must ask myself, "What do I want to achieve?" and determine to begin with the end in mind.
*Habit #2: I must accept and take ownership of my own learning by being an active participant, completing all requirements, and learn all expectations. If I do not know, I need to ask someone and surround myself with a network of a support group of learners.
*Habit #3: View problems as challenges - learn from learning opportunity.
*Habit #4: Have confidence in myself - as a confident effective learner!
Yeah, everyone has to start from somewhere. The words I say will be reality!
*Habit #5: I need to create my own toolbox: Friends, classes, mentors, books, technology, web pages, and network of ones who have already processed this.
*Habit #6: Use technology to make my life easier! There are tutorials on everything!
*Habit #7: I need to teach/ mentor others because to really learn something is to be able
to share with others in a way that they can understand the true meaning of the lesson.
*Habit #7 1/2: Give back to community! Know the value of play because it's an important part of brain development.
PLAY! - BE CURIOUS! - READ!
Habits:
*The most challenging habit for me to employ as part of my Learning 2.0 experience probably would be #2 in the part of asking others to help. I have always had a struggle with admitting that I had a problem. I don't want to cause others to get off their focus or slow them down with my concerns. In my past, I always give time to others for them. I need to request help for myself and I intend to focus on the fact that "if we are networked together, it makes the whole picture better". I will keep the saying in mind, "When a heavy load is shared with a friend, the
weight is 1/2 as much." / Another challenging habit would be #6 due to the fact that I am learning and during that time...technology is not easy for me. I intend to have it make my life easier. I am already enjoying the writing on the blog. That is fun for me.
*The easiest habits are: #1 - I always write goals with the end in mind - daily!
#3 - I already know that problems are expected as we learn. I have the mindset that life is hard, but God is good. He is always there for me and breaks my mountains down for me.
#4-I choose to have confidence. I watch very intently that my words
will be confident and sure...I have learned that what we say...will become reality.
#7- Mentoring others: I have already shared so much of this course to others as that is the best way to cement learning. I use this process in school and with my own
reading/ learning.
*The habits that will be most important will be #1: Begin with the end in mind: I need to focus
on this as I do allow other demands to take over at times. This course is important to me! As much as this is so, other people need me also. If there are heart related issues troubling my loved ones, I do put their needs ahead of mine most of the time.
Another of the most important is habit #6: I will purpose to learn the most that is possible in order to be able to manipulate its use in my class in the coming years. I want technology to zoom up into the place of making my life easier. I need to claim the use of all the tutorials!
I have sometimes been pretty much "in the box" and I desire to "break out"! I know it is never too late! As I would encourage others to grab on, stick to the goal, press on, and claim the learning... I will encourage - I will do "self talk" and will exhibit the behavior... mindset of a "lifelong learner"! Yeah! It's never too late to learn!
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