Blog #8

Randy Pausch's Last Lecture was so incredibly inspirational. Most people would be completely devastated after receiving such tragic news; Mr. Pausch, however, decided to live the remainder of his life happily and to its fullest potential. He discovered that he only had three to six months to live, but that did not stop him from continuing to do what he loves. It is clear from this video that he is so passionate about teaching and helping others. In this lecture, Mr. Pausch focused a lot on the fact that learning should be a fun experience for children. He expressed that this can be accomplished through the implementation of project-based learning and the use of technology. He believed that project-based learning allows students to express themselves creatively; he also believed that the students are more likely to grasp the information if they are having fun while learning. Mr. Pausch also focused a lot on the importance of always being the very best version of yourself. He gave some very good advice on how to do so. His advice included the following ideas: get a feedback loop and listen to it, show gratitude, don't complain- just work harder, be good at something because it makes you valuable, work hard, find the best in everybody, and be prepared. This advice and the lecture as a whole will stick with me for a long time. The lecture was informative, enjoyable, and inspiring. I will certainly keep all of what he has said in mind in my future career.