Lifelong+Learners

=No. 2 Lifeline Learning and Learning 2.0=

As teachers, we are keenly aware that learning never stops. Even so, it will require a bit of **dedication and determination** to keep moving through this course, past **hiccups and technical glitches**, past the **overwhelm** of what will be, for many of us, learning about completely **new tools and concepts**, past the competing **pressures** of incredibly busy lives and schedules.

7 1/2 Habits of Highly Effective Lifelong Learners
1. Make sure you have headphones or speakers attached to your computer. 2. (** SIDEBAR: ** Voicethread is an amazing tool with almost limitless possibility for classroom application. Upload images or video and users can make text, audio and video comments, and even draw on the images while commenting. [|Learn more here]. Want examples? Look [|here], here and [|here].) I would go ahead and create an account. Click here to create a Voicethread account.

As you review the //7 1/2 Habits of Highly Effective Lifelong Learners// video, consider three things: > **Example:** Even though you are a master teacher, you cringe at the thought of teaching others how to use technology tools. (Habit 7) > **Example:** You always begin with a goal in mind when learning about new technologies. (Habit 1) > **Example:** Viewing problems as challenges will be most important, because you often find technology problems frustrating and defeating (Habit 4)
 * 1) Which habit(s) may be __most challenging for you__?
 * 1) Which habit(s) will be __easiest, or is most resonant for you__ as a lifelong learner?
 * 1) Which habit do you think will be __most important for you__ as you work through this course, and why?

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**Task**
After viewing the presentation, **leave __ONE__ reflective/explanatory __audio comment__ on the slide that depicts the habit you feel will be most important** for you in completing this course. (You will need a microphone!).Depending on when you complete the task, you should find that others have already begun leaving comments!

** ‡ Instructions :** How to register for and leave a comment on a Voicethread (If you already have a Voicethread account, please feel free to use that for your log-in!) ** ‡ HELP Video :** [|How to register for and leave a comment on a Voicethread]
 * 1) Click the "**Sign In or Register**" button on the presentation above and register as instructed. (Use your Gmail account).
 * 2) Go to **the slide depicting the habit** upon which you will comment . (Use the forward arrow or click the navigation icon -- looks like four squares).
 * 3) Click the **Comment** button, then click **Record**. (If asked to allow Voicethread to access your microphone, click **Allow**).
 * 4) **Start talking** (Don't be nervous! You can cancel and re-record as many times as you want.)
 * 5) Click **stop recording** when you are finished. You will hear a preview of your recording.
 * 6) Click **Save** (or **Cancel** to start over). Your comment will appear on one side of the slide.

**⌘ TIP:** Voicethread recording works better if you don't have a bunch of webpages open in other tabs or windows competing for your computer's resources. Close everything but the page/tab containing the Voicethread.


 * Stretch Task** (OPTIONAL, but more fun for everyone!):
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 * Myavatar... ||

Have fun!
 * Upload an image** (a.k.a //avatar//) to personalize your Voicethread comment. Use an image from your computer (please remember copyright), or other free image site.

//Next up: Creating your blog so you can begin tracking your journey.//