EDET+J709-Personal+Learning+Theorem

In order for me to experience formal learning, I must devote mental time to the subject matter. Prior to graduate school this involved being in an environment with minimal external distractions (tv, radio, etc..). During the process of learning, I would mentally file facts into the long-term stack or the short-term stack. Then I became a mother and facts related to my son's life completely took over my mental office. At this stage of my life, the process of learning requires dedication and conscientious thinking. Writing notes or doodling is one mechanism that helps me focus. Repetition, although time-consuming, is also necessary along with rest. I am all out of midnight oil!! I now realize that the procrastination that used to lead to good grades not leads to headaches. Informal learning occurs every time I encounter a new environment or situation. I am usually impatient and curious which leads to the formation of mental solutions that must be tested. Very few situations arise when I am unwilling to just "see if I can do it" on my own. I love a challenge but sometimes the inability to "figure something out" occupies my entire mind. (Usually the information that I am looking for is new knowledge that must be stored or old knowledge that is lost in my long-term storage.)