Thing 4

To be continued…

Thing 3

EduBlog Insights has some really good ideas. I think a class blog would be a great idea; it’s another way to go green. A blog would make a good communication tool with students and parents. A teacher can post homework assignments, class work, projects, school related information, and important reminders. I think it’s great that in a teacher education program I’m exploring blogs. I can come back and revisit the things I’m learning and use in my future classroom.

Thing 2

I named my blog Hobbs’ 23 Things, I think it’s simple and it identifies me. I’m somewhat familiar with blogs and creating my blog was simple. I think a blog will be a great communication tool to use in a classroom. The avatar was fun to create, playing with a computerized paper doll of myself. I made it look like me. My avatar overall was very simple to post, just click copy and paste. I did have to create a new email for my blog project, another password to remember, but it is something I will remember.

Thing 1

Habits? I guess not all habits are bad things. The tutorial,  7 1/2 Habits of Highly Successful Lifelong Learners list 7 1/2 habits; the question is what habit comes easiest and which is hardest. I usually kept my goals on a mental list. I've never thought of writing my goals down and signing a contract with myself.  I think the only people that don't learn something new are deceased. In some way or form people learn something new every day.

The habits that come easiest to me is Habit 5, create your own learning toolbox. I'm a collector of things. I have been called "a pack rat." I love books; my favorites are cookbooks, how to, and children's books. I have a craft/art closet full of various items; one never knows when pipe-cleaners or felt might come in handy. My computer's desktop and bookmarks tab are full of saved websites and information I find interesting. I have taken art classes in the past and would love to add more art and self improvement classes to my toolbox.

I like Habit 7 1/2 as well and I contribute this habit to being a parent. The tutorial mentioned that children learn as they play and I find this to be very truthful. It is amazing to watch a child grow and learn by playing.

The habit I find to be the hardest is, Habit 4, have confidence in yourself as a competent, effective learner. Habit 4 is my bad habit. I second guess myself and my abilities, when I know I can do whatever I set in mind to do. I just recently installed a ceiling fan, thanks to real tools form my husband's toolbox.