This tutorial introduces the concept of lifelong learning and habits of successful lifelong learners. It defines learning and provides examples of lifelong learning. It then outlines 7 1/2 habits exhibited by successful lifelong learners, including beginning with the end in mind, taking responsibility for your own learning, viewing problems as challenges, having confidence as a learner, creating a learning toolbox, using technology to your advantage, teaching others, and making time for fun. It encourages the user to develop a personal learning contract to set goals.

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2. 7 ½ Habits of Highly Successful Lifelong Learners

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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

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

7. 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:

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

9. Examples of Lifelong Learning

10. Lifelong Learning

11. 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

12. Habit 1 Begin with the end in mind

13. Habit 2 Accept responsibility for your own learning

14. Habit 3 View problems as challenges

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

16. Habit 5 Create your own learning toolbox

17. Habit 6 Use technology to your advantage

18. Habit 7 Teach/mentor others

19. Habit 7 ½ Play!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

27. Conclusion Congratulations on completing the second item of Learning 2.0. We value your opinion! Even a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. - Confucius