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25 Practices That Foster Lifelong Learning - InformED

25 Practices That Foster Lifelong Learning - InformED | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

"Is your capacity for learning is fixed or fluid? Can you improve your intelligence and talents through hard work and practice, or are you stuck with the brains you’ve got? Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck says most of us have either a “fixed” or “growth” mindset when it comes to learning. Most of us can get through sixteen years of schooling regardless of which mindset we have, but when it comes to lifelong learning–learning for the sake of learning, without outside pressure–only a growth mindset will cut it."

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We want our students to become lifelong learners? To become a lifelong learner it is essential to have a growth mindset. This post begins with a discussion of Carol Dweck's work on growth and fixed mindset, and moves on to provide 25 practices that help to foster lifelong learning. Five of the practices are listed below. There are an additional twenty in the post and each is explained in more depth.

* Begin with the end in mind.

* Create your own learning toolbox.

* Try new things on a frequent basis.

* Keep a "to-learn" list.

* Improve your memory.

Saberes Sin Fronteras OVS's curator insight, October 18, 2014 12:15 PM

EDUCAR NO ES ENSEÑAR A VIVIR, LA COMUNICACION EDUCADOR-ALUMNO ES LA VIDA

Tony Guzman's curator insight, October 20, 2014 9:47 AM

I am a firm believer of lifelong learning and this

Li Banban's curator insight, October 20, 2014 8:23 PM

keep a growth mindset! its never too late to  learn.

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Digital Badges – They’re All Winners! | Online Universities

Digital Badges – They’re All Winners! | Online Universities | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

On March 1, 2012 the winners of the Badges for Lifelong Learning competition (DML4), part of the Digital Media + Learning Conference, were announced. The winners represent an enormous range of areas and competencies and would seem to be a strong indicator that digital badges are here to stay. Here is an overview of the concept, a look at some of the most interesting winners of the competition, and where the badges concept may go from here.

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Lifelong Learning: Times Ideas and Resources for Keeping Your Brain Sharp

Lifelong Learning: Times Ideas and Resources for Keeping Your Brain Sharp | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
Inspired by an article about why challenging the brain is important for everyone, we've rounded up related Times articles and multimedia and listed ideas that can help any learner of any age or background.
Jacopo Magnotta's curator insight, December 27, 2014 9:45 AM

brain sharp

federica cichellero's curator insight, April 7, 2015 4:23 PM

allenare il cervello

 

adultlearning's curator insight, April 9, 2015 7:56 AM

How to keep your brain sharp

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20 Big Reasons Study Abroad Should Be Required Today | Online Universities

20 Big Reasons Study Abroad Should Be Required Today | Online Universities | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

"Studying abroad is a great way to find growth, career inspiration, and great experiences, but so many students today don’t get to experience this type of learning. In fact, only 1% of all students enrolled in higher education institutions today choose to study abroad...Read on to learn why studying abroad is such an important experience, and why many believe that study abroad programs should be required for higher education studen."

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Education 2.0 - Fulfilling Technology's Promise to Education

Education 2.0 - Fulfilling Technology's Promise to Education | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
Bill Gates envisions better teaching methods and new education technologies that will revolutionize the classroom and encourage lifelong learning.
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Teachers Explore Badges for Mastery and Feedback | Spotlight on Digital Media and Learning

Teachers Explore Badges for Mastery and Feedback | Spotlight on Digital Media and Learning | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
Spotlight covers the intersections of technology and education, going behind the research to show how digital media is used in and out of classrooms to expand learning.
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