I believe that it's important to never stop learning. High school and college may end, but the possibilities for learning and education are endless, and we should never cap ourselves off to learning. Not only will it make life more rewarding and interesting, but it will help one become more well-rounded and allow for personal growth.
In the list of the "7 1/2 Habits of Lifelong Learners," the very first one is the hardest for me. I do set up goals for myself, but I often get discouraged or lazy and I abandon them not long after I start (one of my New Year's resolutions is to maintain my goals, so let's see how that works out :) ). I do have many goals for learning. My grandma is from Vietnam, and I've always wanted to learn the language. I would also like to (eventually) get my Ph.D in history and become a professor. I have these goals in mind, but the problem is if I have the stamina and the will power to see them through.
The easiest for me is probably #6, "Using technology to your advantage." My family has had a computer since I was about three, and ever since then, I've been hooked on it. Computer games such as Putt-Putt and Freddie Fish helped me with my counting skills and learning my colors. Barney and other children's TV shows helped me learn my ABC's and reading. To this day, I still use technology to expand my knowledge. If I have never heard of somebody or if I am not informed on a particular subject, the Internet is the first place I go. I have a strong hunger for knowledge and I hate not knowing things, so I do believe that those qualities will help me be a lifelong learner, and technology, when used properly, can be a helpful tool.
One should always have a zest for life, and a key to that is to never stop learning. As a lifelong student, one could learn more about themselves and the world than they ever did in school.
The 6th Habit of Lifelong Learners is the easiest one for me too. I always use technology to my advantage for practice and extra help when learning something new. I also think technology can be a very helpful tool to use as lifelong learner.
ReplyDeleteI will set a goal for myself and then forget what it was! I keep a journal that helps me keep track of my life, goals, and pathway to completing my goals. I would also like to receive my Ph. D in English to be a professor if I do not get into law school. I think my goals are more for personal growth rather than for career and future. Technology is wishy washy for me, because I never had to use it until high school. I still write out my entire paper with a pen and paper before I even think about bringing out Microsoft word on my laptop. I like to physically hold my work in my hands, and reading off screens is not my preference. The internet is wonderful though, you can find out any piece of information you want. It starts to make a person wonder what else is there to learn or discover.
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