Thing #1

After watching the presentation on 7-1/2 habits, I found myself pondering the quote at the end by Confucius; "even a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step".  This is my first ever blog posting so it is in fact a first step! We are required to reflect on the 7-1/2 habits by determining which of these will be the easiest and which will be the hardest to implement. I will begin with the hardest since I would like to end the post on a happy note. The hardest habit will be #6; the use of technology to my advantage. I am a non traditional student who has limited computer experience. In my three semesters at Austin Peay, I have been exposed to quite a bit of computer time. I feel that I can do this and it will get easier. I step out of my comfort zone each time I attempt a new assignment like this. I do like the feeling of accomplishment that comes at the end of a assignment. Technology offers a almost limitless amount of resources as a current student and as a future teacher. The easy habit for me is #7; to teach and mentor others. This is the true reason I decided to go back to school and become a teacher. I have a very nurturing quality to my nature. I have never enjoyed seing others struggle or suffer. Once I learn a process that is beneficial, I will happily pass it along to others. I find great enjoyment in seeing others realize their own potential and often then, they to in turn pass it along. I look forward to what this course and semester will expose me to, to push me further along in the right directon.