Among libraries, lifelong learning is one of those core values by which we shelve our books. So it makes sense that before we embark on this new online learning and discovery journey that we should take a few minutes to review a few habits that can assist in creating lifelong learners. These habits, called the Seven and 1/2 Habits of Highly Successful Lifelong Learners, will provide you with a refresher on what it means to be a lifelong learner.
This tutorial was developed by Lori Reed, Training Specialist at the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County (PLCMC). The 7 and 1/2 Habits of Highly Effective Learners online tutorial is 14 minutes long. At the end of the tutorial Lori invited her staff to submit their comments and questions to the We Value Your Opinion! link. Please DO NOT use that link. It goes to the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. The staff at PLCMC are generous spirits who are graciously sharing their Learning 2.0 modules, however, we don’t think they want to receive all our comments! Instead, send your comments to yourself via your regular email so that you can copy and paste them into the new blog that you set up for yourself next week. Really – email yourself a comment!
Discovery Exercise:
1. Make sure you have headphones or speakers attached to your computer.
2. Open up 7 and 1/2 Habits of Highly Effective Learners and view the online tutorial.
3. As you watch and listen, write down the number of the habit which is easiest for you and which is hardest. You will use your personal blog (which you will set up next) to post your thoughts about lifelong learning.
Have fun! If you haven’t jumped on board yet, it’s never too late to become a lifelong learner.
