What I have learned about myself as a learner

I genuinely love learning and am motivated to acquire new skills and knowledge and build on existing areas of interest. I feel empowered when learning new things and am more confident in my abilities and skillset. I know how to self-regulate my efforts to persevere, despite challenges and frustrations along the way. Education is evolving, and new technologies and innovations are continually shifting how we learn and work. Working within this new landscape, I must remain flexible and current for my professional success. Students have many opportunities in this subject to personalize learning and make tasks meaningful relative to their current context. Interest in the topic helps me to think more clearly and build a deeper understanding of new material. I can enrich my self-directed studies by making meaningful connections between theory and practice and act on new ideas in a timely manner, whic is invaluable. The challenges and frustrations I encounter when learning are opportunities for growth, and this mindset helps me engage in courageous conversations with my staff and supervisors.Thinking outside the box is another skill that I continue to develop as I look for opportunities to think about things in new and different ways.