23 Things

In preparation for February's RASL meeting, I finally read through the free School Library Media Activities Monthly I got back at NJASL in November. The very last article mentioned the School Library Learning 2.0 blog, which seemed very interesting. As it turns out, there is a 9-week challenge of 23 things that you can do to familiarize yourself with Web 2.0 and the impact it can have on your school library.

Why the hell not? It sure beats doing my actual online class. The first week is kind of boring, with an introduction to the concept of 2.0. I think I've got this concept down pat. So instead of paying attention to the lady on the 14 minute powerpoint presentation of the 7.5 Habits of Lifelong Learners, I kept wondering if proper diction should be required for podcasting. Every time her southern drawl spat out some word ending in -ing, I could barely contain myself. Learnen and offen and all those other fun words that should have consonants in them were the only reason I kept listening. Er.. listenen.

As for the 23 things, I'm probably going to skip some things (such as create a blog. I think I can manage that one. Would you like me to revert back to my livejournal/xanga days or keep going with my "professional" blogger account?). But to show my serious dedication (despite being sarcastic about podcasting ladies), I shall pledge my "lifelong learning contract" to better exhibit the 7.5 Habits of Lifelong Learners...or something.

1. Begin with the end in mind
2. Accept responsibility for your own learnen
3. View problems as challenges
4. Have confidence in yourself as a competent, effective learner
5. Create your own learnen toolbox
6. Use technology to your advantage
   
7. Teach and mentor others
   
   And don't forget that there habit 7.5, Playen.