Thing #1

As I watched the lifelong learning habits video I was amazed at the detail that was put into these 7 ½ habits. The way these habits were put together and explained really spoke to me, challenged me, and benefitted me. The learning habit that is the hardest for me is the habit that spoke about Using Technology to My Advantage. I am not a very technological person; in fact I actually despise technology. When at all possible I avoid using any form of technology due to lack of trust and knowledge. However, I know that I must overcome this lack of trust and knowledge if I am to become a successful and effective teacher. The habit that I found to be the easiest was the habit that discussed Viewing Problems as Challenges. I have always found joy and comfort in challenging situations, and see such situations as opportunities to grow. I have grown substantially in the past simply by viewing problems as challenges. I feel I can use this habit to overcome the habit that I found to be the hardest. I believe that if I view not trusting and knowing much about technology as a challenge, I will eventually become competent with these skills, and be able to effectively use technology to my advantage. 

By working with Web 2.0 tools, I want to learn how to use the computer, and the tools that come with it to be able to effectively use them in the classroom environment. Also, by using these tools, I hope to become comfortable using computers and gain trust by simply using them. I was terrified when I discovered that we were setting up a blog (and still am), and to be honest I had a negative attitude about creating one. However, much to my surprise the experience was extremely easy and fun. I finally have a space on the www dot that is all mine (miracles happen). I just hope that the rest of the process continues to go as smoothly as this part did.