The 7 ½ Habits of Highly Effective Lifelong Learners

Adapted by Sarah R. Blattner from…

• Shelley Paul’s K12 Learning 2.0 http://k12learning20.wikispaces.com/

•and from Lori Reed/PLCMC’s Learning 2.0 at http://www.plcmc.org/public/learning/player.html

Lifelong learning is the fabric of our lives.

Essential threads weave the fabric of lifelong learning. These threads are…

learner-centered Attitudinal Formal/informal Contextual/ongoing

Let’s Get Weaving…

The 7 ½ Habits of Highly Effective Lifelong Learners…

Habit 1:Begin with the end in mind.

Habit 2:Accept responsibility for your

own learning.

Habit 3:View problems as challenges.

Habit 4:Have confidence in yourself as a

competent, effective learner.

Habit 5:Create your own learning toolbox.

Habit 6:Use technology to your

advantage.

Habit 7:Teach/mentor others.

Habit 7 ½:Play!

Which habit weaves the best fabric of learning for you? Which

one is the most challenging?

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