For Computer Use (Ed) 772 we have been challeneged to learn something new, anything from a new skill, hobby, a fact. Anything. The list is endless. The idea behind it all is the "flipped classroom" - learning on your own, teaching yourself and asking for help where necessary. At the end of it all, you are basically teaching yourself, therefore, your dedication to the task will be somewhat greater. Or at least that is what I understand by this task.
I like the idea of learning something new, because as a future teacher I feel it is important for me to continue learning as I feel that learning should never stop. It is fun to learn (for me, at least. Hence, the career choice). Learning enhances your mind, your intellect and it makes for interesting dinner party conversation. So I thought, why not learn something I have always wanted to learn? Why not add to my repetoire? So, I have decided to learn to play the guitar. Here is a breakdown of how I intend to do it:
- Learn the history and origin of the guitar.
- Decide which music genre I enjoy most, and would most like to play (knowing myself I will love the most difficult, but choose the easiest genre even though it may be sucky).
- Learn the history about my genre of choice.
- Start learning the basics.
- Develop the basics.
- Learn some chords. Record those chords. Show you guys.
- Become a teacher by day, rockstar/popstar/jazz musician by night. Perhaps? Maybe? No?
Watch this space.
Lisa
