7 1/2 Habits of Lifelong Learners

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7 ½ Habits of Highly Successful Lifelong Learners

Introduction
This self-paced tutorial will introduce you to the concept of lifelong learning and the habits that will make you successful as a lifelong learner.

Objectives
By the end of this tutorial you will know:
What learning is
What lifelong learning is
7 ½ habits that successful lifelong learners exhibit
How to create a personal learning plan

What is learning?
Learning is defined as acquiring a new skill or knowledge.
For example:
Learning to ride a bike
Learning a foreign language
Learning to play a sport
Learning to communicate better
Learning a new technology

How do we learn?
Taking a class
Reading a book or magazine
Watching a movie
Playing a game
Socializing with other people

Past learning experiences
School
Classroom
Teacher
I'm too old
I'm too _________
Sshhhhhh
Stay seated
Be quiet
Tardy
Think about some of your past learning experiences, did they include any of the following:

Break out of the box!
School
Classroom
Teacher
I'm too old
I'm too _________
Sshhhhhh
Stay seated
Be quiet
Tardy

Examples of Lifelong Learning

Lifelong Learning

Successful Lifelong Learners Believe
Attitude is everything
I will..., I can..., I do...
Learner 1st
It’s never too late (or too soon) to learn something
Learning opportunities at all ages and in all contexts

Habit 1
Begin with the end in mind

Habit 2
Accept responsibility
for your own learning

Habit 3
View problems as challenges

Habit 4
Have confidence in yourself as a competent, effective learner

Habit 5
Create your own learning toolbox

Habit 6
Use technology to your advantage

Habit 7
Teach/mentor others

Habit 7 ½
Play!

Put it in Writing Click on the Attachments link above to access the Learning Contract template and a printable copy of the 7 ½ Habits. Click the Play button when you are ready to continue

Put it in Writing
Learning Contract
Goal
Obstacles
Toolbox
Resources for help
Path to goal
Check-in
Sign it!

Conclusion
Congratulations on completing the second item of Learning 2.0.

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