Thing #1

Learning never ends. This statement is simple, but holds tremendous weight. When we become so entrenched and rooted in our routines we cheat ourselves and more importantly, our students.

In regards to the 7 1/2 habits of effective lifelong learners, I feel like setting goals is going to be the greatest challenge I face. Planning with the end goal in mind is often difficult for me. I tend to be more a laissez-faire, go with the flow kind of person. If I can master this habit, I feel like my students will benefit greatly (and so will I!!) This will also be the most important habit that I develop over the course of 23 things.

What I lack in planning, I feel like I make up in several of the other habits. First, technology is something that is part of my every day life. I am at the beginning of the "techie" generation. While I am nowhere nearly as technically savvy as the kids that I teach, I am striving to reach their level in the classroom so as to reach them where they are.