iCAN: Lifelong Learning
A character shares what Lifelong Learning looks like at their level
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Lifelong Learning
Growing as a practice, not a phase

What is Lifelong Learning?
Lifelong Learning is the commitment to keep growing — not because a class requires it, but because you recognize that the world keeps changing and so must you. Lifelong learners approach new challenges with curiosity rather than defensiveness. They build habits — reading, reflecting, asking questions, seeking feedback — that keep them developing long after formal schooling ends.
Recognize It in Your Life
What is something you are currently trying to get better at — not for a grade, but because you want to?
Take a moment before you write. The best iCAN statements come from real examples.
DOK 1 · Identify
I can identify Lifelong Learning when I…
Complete the sentence with a specific, real example from your life.
Choose a verb to start your statement:
Your name and learner ID are attached automatically
1.7 · DOK1 · Lifelong Learning
DOK 2 · Demonstrate
I can demonstrate Lifelong Learning when I…
Complete the sentence with a specific, real example from your life.
Choose a verb to start your statement:
This becomes evidence in your NextREADY GPS record
1.7 · DOK2 · Lifelong Learning
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