The video on how to do a permalink was very helpful. I need to read a thing, do the thing, then read it again.
And even better, the video covered only one topic. So often several how-tos are crammed into a learner's head that one is overwhelmed with new stuff and must go back to review even the simple stuff. This video was clean, short, and to the point. Excellent.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Friday, November 7, 2008
Habits of Successful Lifelong Learners
I'm sure most of us have heard references to Stephen Covey's "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People." The 7 Habits is a self-help program for breaking out of behaviors that keep us from achieving our goals. Covey's 7 habits are:
1. Be proactive
2. Begin with the end in mind
3. Put first things first
4. Think win/win
5. Seek first to understand, then to be understood
6. Synergize
7. Sharpen the saw
Intrigued? Read the book.
Building upon these seven ideas, The Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County in Charlotte, North Carolina, has created their own version entitled, "7 1/2 Habits of Highly Successful Lifelong Learners":
1. Begin with the end in mind
2. Accept responsibility for your own learning
3. View problems as challenges
4. Have confidence in yourself as a copetent, effective learner
5. Create your own learning toolbox
6. Use technology to your advantage
7. Teach/mentor others
7.5. Play
This is pretty standard stuff. You must always set a goal or you don't know where you're going. Of course you're responsible for yourself, and I'm always willing to teach others, (while the politics of power insist that "knowledge is power" and you might want to keep skills to yourself, I've always felt that informed, skilled workers is a plus).
But good luck finding time to play. I work full-time outside of the home, I do all the work around the house, I do all the birthday cards, xmas shopping, holiday decorations (all holidays that is), calendar upkeep, and care for my daughter. I'm also caregiver for an elderly aunt and I look after my widowed mother. I don't have time to exercise or keep up my photo album. In theory one must take care of oneself first, but the reality is reality kicks in first.
Talk to me after I win Powerball...that's if you can find me.
1. Be proactive
2. Begin with the end in mind
3. Put first things first
4. Think win/win
5. Seek first to understand, then to be understood
6. Synergize
7. Sharpen the saw
Intrigued? Read the book.
Building upon these seven ideas, The Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County in Charlotte, North Carolina, has created their own version entitled, "7 1/2 Habits of Highly Successful Lifelong Learners":
1. Begin with the end in mind
2. Accept responsibility for your own learning
3. View problems as challenges
4. Have confidence in yourself as a copetent, effective learner
5. Create your own learning toolbox
6. Use technology to your advantage
7. Teach/mentor others
7.5. Play
This is pretty standard stuff. You must always set a goal or you don't know where you're going. Of course you're responsible for yourself, and I'm always willing to teach others, (while the politics of power insist that "knowledge is power" and you might want to keep skills to yourself, I've always felt that informed, skilled workers is a plus).
But good luck finding time to play. I work full-time outside of the home, I do all the work around the house, I do all the birthday cards, xmas shopping, holiday decorations (all holidays that is), calendar upkeep, and care for my daughter. I'm also caregiver for an elderly aunt and I look after my widowed mother. I don't have time to exercise or keep up my photo album. In theory one must take care of oneself first, but the reality is reality kicks in first.
Talk to me after I win Powerball...that's if you can find me.
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