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In one of my recent MOOC classes through Coursea via Duke University entitled, “History and Future of (Mostly) Higher Education, Professor Cathy Davison used the quote from Alvin Toffler as the theme of our class, “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” (University, 2014). I would like to leave you with my top ten tips for continuing to be a lifelong learner: 1. Attend your local community college to develop new skills that will prepare you for today’s jobs. 2. Embrace technology. Become a digital literate citizen. Free and low cost classes are available at community colleges, libraries and adult education centers. 3. Develop a network of mentors and advocates to assist you in your lifelong learning journey. 4. Laugh, Laugh a lot. It's good for the mind, body and soul. 5. Ask questions, engage in healthy debate and disagree respectfully. 6. Everyone is a teacher. You can learn from everyone. 7. Get plenty of sleep. You do your best thinking after a good night of sleep. 8. Be mindful of people’s circumstances and view the world through their eyes. 9. Organize your work and life. Spontaneity is great, but have a list too! 10. You can learn from positive and negative experiences. Colleges, A. A. (2014, 3 6). 2014 Fact Sheet. Retrieved 3 6, 2014, from American Association of Community College: http://www.aacc.nche.edu/AboutCC/Pages/fast factsfactsheet.aspx Education, H. G. (Feburary 2011). Pathways to Prosperity. New York: Pearson Foundation
Community. Retrieved 3 9, 2014, from Merriam-Webster: http://www.merriamwebster.com/dictionary/community University, C.-D. (2014, January 27). History and Future of (Mostly) Higher Education. Retrieved March 8, 2014, from https://www.coursera.org/course/highered