I'll keep this short. Should learning be fun? I think we might be wrong to chase that notion. "Fun" is not the right word; it conjures images of arcade games and carnival rides. Take a few moments to write down some words that you associate with learning. How do you go about learning new things? What motivates you to learn? Examine your feelings about learning.
Why is this concept important to teachers? If you can describe learning, then you have taken a big step toward arming yourself with tools that you can use to motivate your students. Hey, we're not all that different, no matter what you've been told about millennials.
I'll warn you that it is not easy to examine your personal learning process and express it in words, but I guarantee that you'll be surprised at the insights you gain!
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