Lifelong Learning

I think lifelong learning is essential to our well being and our success as human beings. I think that is a pursuit that sometimes seems like a daunting task. We are overwhelmed with many things that occupy our time, and the idea of constantly learning seems too big to fit into our daily lives. But I think that it can be fit in each moment of our lives. Whether you are surfing the internet at work and leaning about the going-ons in the world, or sitting in class, or chasing your children around the house, you are constantly learning. President Henry B. Eyering said, “We will have to make some hard choices of how we use our time. … But remember, you are interested in education, not just for mortal life but for eternal life. When you see that reality clearly with spiritual sight, you will put spiritual learning first and yet not slight the secular learning." I think this is true in every aspect of our lives. We are taught that putting the Lord first will result in everything else in our lives falling into place, and I believe the same goes for studying and learning. It is easy for me to stay in the library all night studying and completing assignments only to then go home to read a verse from the scriptures and pass out in my bed. I wonder how much more I would learn if I could put the pursuit of spiritual knowledge first. I also believe this ties into balance, we cannot spend all our time reading the scriptures, but we need to find that balance in our lives.
My mom went back when I was in elementary school to complete her college degree and become a teacher. She just completed her masters degree this November. She is a great example of a woman who made the most of her education. Elder Robert D Hales said, "My dear sisters, don’t ever sell yourself short as a woman or as a mother. … Do not let the world define, denigrate, or limit your feelings of lifelong learning and the values of motherhood in the home—both here mortally and in the eternal learning and benefits you give to your children and to your companion." I think my mother perfectly embodied this quote. She stayed in the home to raise us and teach us the knowledge and give us the love we needed, but still kept her journey of lifelong learning going and set a great example for her children.

I am going to be doing the inovative teaching project, my projected deadlines I would like another week or so to decide since the teaching project is with students for another class so we will be deciding next week what our ideal deadlines are for that, so that way I could structure the projects to best fit my needs. Thanks!

My first experience creating a blog was very fun. Luckily, my roommate has created a blog before and knew the basics of how to get started. I really enjoyed going online and finding a background that I liked and I feel like is very "me". I also liked being able to manipulate all the fonts and colors and things. I have never used a webcam by myself before, so it was a bit scary and wierd to think about looking at the camera, more than looking at the screen. The video is also a bit delayed on the picture in comparison to the sound, and I'm hoping with more practice I may be able to remedy that problem, whether by using a different computer or learning a new technique.

I am excited to learn more about technology for many reasons. For one, I am going to be a high school teacher and I am sure most of the students will know more about technology than I do. It is a very technological generation and I think one great way to relate to the students and make an impact in their lives will be through technology. I am also excited because whatever I learn I can share with my mom and sister, who are both teachers. I also would like to create a blog for personal use to keep my family, who i do not live near, updated on my life. I would like to learn how to rip video from DVD or the web to a blog or a powerpoint, how to create better powerpoints, more interactive and more aesthetically pleasing, and basically just to feel more comfortable about technology and how it can be incorporated into my classroom.