THING ONE

      

   

       According to the powerpoint, there are 7 1/2 lifelong learning habits.  I really liked how the last one included play.  As a busy mother of 3 girls, I sometimes forget this.  However, the one that was most challenging for me was habit 6.  This one was about using technology for our advantage.  Although there are 4 computes in the house and my husband and I both have smart phones, I certainly don't have the skills to utilize these tools for my advantage.  I have owned a nook color for about a year and have only downloaded one book.  (and I LOVE to read).  I got an ipod 2 years ago and I still couldnt tell you how to upload or download (whatever the right word is) a song.  In fact, I dont even know where it is right now.  I can text, check my facebook, and check my e-mail.  I am getting better at navigating my D2l.  That is about the extent of my ability.  I noticed when my husband, who is quite the electonic gadget guy, tries to explain things to me either about my phone or the computer, I tune him out.  It is almost as if my brain is screaming "Don't listen to him!"  I am a very diligent student, and I know that being forced to take this class will benefit me greatly.  I am sure my husband is relieved that I am finally forced to learn how to do some of this stuff so he wont have to help me so much!

     Habit number 7 is the easiest for me.  I love to mentor and teach people.  Last semester I took statistics online.  A girl I knew was also taking the class.  She was struggling and was afraid that she would fail the class.  I started helping her before our midterms.  We had the same midterm test, and she ended up scoring higher than me!  Anyway, helping her was fun.  I have two kids in elemenatry school and I love sitting down with them to do homework.  I love when I am able to help someone learn something new.  I think teaching someone is so much fun.
     Becoming more familiar with web tools will absolutely make me a better teacher.  I will try to keep a posivie attidute and embrace technology.  I was nervous about creating my first blog ever.  I was afraid I was going to mess something up. But I didnt!! Who knows.....I might just survive this class:)