Monday, July 30, 2007

Thing#2,LifeLong Learner

Well, I'm getting to this a bit late in the summer, but I guess it's better late than never! I am eager to begin my journey. :)
LifeLong Learner Reflection:
Strengths: My strengths as a lifelong learner are my willingness to Play! and to view problems as challenges. I tend to be an optimist, so when I run into a problem I try to see it as an opportunity rather than an obstacle. This tends to be helpful working in a school library since there are MANY opportunities to learn!!!
Areas for Growth: I think the areas that I need to strengthen are my willingness to see myself as a competent learner when I am encountering a new task. Sometimes I'm hesitant to get started because I want to do it "right" the first time. This is especially true when I am collaborating with others. I feel that others see me as the "expert" and so I want to know it all! In addition, I don't feel that I've begun to use technology to my advantage. There are so many tools that I've yet to explore. I am eager to find new ideas for using them with teachers and students in the library.