Upon competion of the 7.5 habits of lifelong learners, I've come to conclude that I am a lifelong learner. I determine this obviously because I'm here. There are several other factors that make be feel 100% confident that I'm a successful lifelong learner.
The state of Pennsylvania requires all their teachers to be lifelong learners, because of the Act 48 requrement. I also hold a Private Pilot's certificate, which you also must be a lifelong learner to stay current on changes in regulations, and even something simple like keeping your certificate current.
As far as my behavioral contract is concerned, I'll break it down below.
1) Goal. My goal with this course is to learn how to utilize the new and ever changing web 2.0 applications to further my effectiveness as both a library media specialist and as an instructor.
2) Obstacles that I feel will may need addressed include learning new technologies, dealing with interruptions, and getting faculty members to go along with the new web 2.0 applications. I feel that if I can use this course to educate myself, I can pass that on to the other faculty members and the students where I work.
3) Toolbox. Things that need to be included in my toolbox are a computer, and high speed internet. I've used a few 2.0 applications with dial up, and they just dont work the same. The rest of my toolbox, I'll assemble as the course continues.
4) Resources for help. Resources for help that I feel I can use are other faculty members at my school, and other people in the class. Also, something as simple as a Google search can be effective, as long as you know what you are looking for.
5) Path to goal. The course pretty much lays out the target date for the objectives, does it not?
6) Check In- I'll update often as I need to, to keep in key with the course.
