Week 2, Thing #2

Looking at the 71/2 Habits of Lifelong learners was a good reminder of all the things I learned, and should remember, from Covey's Seven Habits. They're all good. I just need to remember to practice them.
In the 71/2 habits, the easiest one for me is Habit 4. I am naturally curious and have always enjoyed learning new things, especially when they are things I've decided I want to learn, and not necessarily been "assigned" to learn. I'm usually enthusiastic and excited when I learn something new, or take on a new project. The problem, or hardest habit for me, is keeping the end in mind. I tend to generalize or have goals that are too vague or broad to achieve in the time that I give myself. I always seem to overestimate what I can accomplish in a given amount of time. Knowing this, though, should be half the battle. If I truly begin with the end in mind, I can plan intermediate steps that I can realistically complete.

Week 1, Thing #1

This is my first blog. WOW! It wasn't even that difficult.
I'm excited to begin to learn about the things that my students talk about in their everyday conversation--especially blogging.