the ongoing, voluntary, and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons
Lifelong Learning
I learn both from and with others
social learners
through professional development, job training or skill acquisition
professional
the end toward which effort is directed; aim
goal
a person's range of skills and abilities
skill set
they analyze, synthesize and or apply what they’ve learned
Do not just absorb or memorize information
outside of the workplace, and is often tied to a passion or interest
personal
to teach so as to make fit, qualified, or proficient
train
promotion or elevation to a higher rank or position
advancement
Who is a lifelong learner?
Ms. Ayers!
scheduled and monitored sequence of learning such as college courses
the knowledge and development resulting from an educational process
education
interconnected group or association of persons (e.g., friends or colleagues)
network
continually seek learning experiences or opportunities to improve their knowledge and skills
insatiable knowledge seeker
choose to learn through reading, watching YouTube, from a peer, or by trial and error
informal
progressive development
growth
a set of achievements, capabilities, and attributes that make an individual more likely to gain employment and to be successful in a chosen occupation
employability
openly share what they know because they understand that having open networks actually gives them more access to the information from others
act as teachers themselves
conversations, unexpected lessons learned, relationships or travel, the world around you may expose you to new ideas and learning
indirectly
practical knowledge, skill, or practice derived from direct observation of or participation in a particular activity
experience