Navigating Change with AI - Lifelong Learning and Change
The navy blue square-shaped “Adapting and Leading Change with AI” knowledge badge from SBCTC recognizes learners for building the adaptability, curiosity, and continuous learning habits needed to thrive in an AI-enhanced educational landscape. Learners earning this badge can identify strategies for lifelong learning, apply digital agility and growth mindset principles, and create a sustainable plan for professional growth that balances innovation with educational values.
Lifelong learning is a continuous, self-motivated pursuit of knowledge for personal or career growth throughout one's life.
Learning agility refers to the ability to rapidly absorb new information, apply it in various contexts, and adapt efficiently to changing challenges and unfamiliar circumstances.
Growth Mindedness is a persistent pursuit of learning and betterment, involving the acceptance of challenges, perseverance through obstacles, and seeing effort as a means to mastery and competence.
Forward-thinking is the capability to predict and prepare for future possibilities and problems by imagining creative answers and patterns that might affect lasting achievement.
To earn this badge, learners: - Explored how lifelong learning, digital agility, and professional networks build resilience in rapidly changing AI environments. - Practiced adaptability and ethical decision-making through the Rapid Response: Navigating Change interactive scenario game. - Reviewed curated professional resources and communities for staying current on AI tools, policies, and innovations relevant to higher education. - Completed the Module 5 quiz on lifelong learning, adaptability, and AI resource evaluation with a score of 80% or higher. - Drafted a personal AI learning plan identifying one short-term, medium-term, and long-term goal for integrating AI into professional growth and practice. _(Optional)_