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 2Accept responsibility for your own learning

Habit 3

View problems as challenges

Habit 4Have confidence in yourself as a

competent, effective learner

Habit 5Create your own learning toolbox

Habit 6

Use technology to your advantage

Habit 7

Teach/mentor others

Habit 7 ½

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Put it in Writing

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Learning Contract template and a printable copy of the 7 ½ Habits.

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Put it in Writing

Learning Contract

• Goal• Obstacles• Toolbox• Resources for help• Path to goal• Check-in• Sign it!

Put it in Writing

Learning Contract

• Goal• Obstacles• Toolbox• Resources for help• Path to goal• Check-in• Sign it!

Put it in Writing

Learning Contract

• Goal• Obstacles• Toolbox• Resources for help• Path to goal• Check-in• Sign it!

Put it in Writing

Learning Contract

• Goal• Obstacles• Toolbox• Resources for help• Path to goal• Check-in• Sign it!

Put it in Writing

Learning Contract

• Goal• Obstacles• Toolbox• Resources for help• Path to goal• Check-in• Sign it!

Put it in Writing

Learning Contract

• Goal• Obstacles• Toolbox• Resources for help• Path to goal• Check-in• Sign it!

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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Even a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

- Confucius