March 7th Blog

Randy Pausch's Last Lecture:
Randy Pausch's last lecture was very moving and inspirational. From a young age Pausch set specific goals for himself. Though some were more realistic than others, he achieved all the main goals he set out to do. Paucsh is a great example of what we as living, breathing humans should stride for. Even thought Pausch had terminal cancer he lived a very fulfilled life, and touched other people's lives in the process.

Pausch was a college professor, who challenged his students on a daily basis. Even when goals were reached he set the bar higher and higher. His virtual experiences allowed students to experiment with technology and all it has to offer. These virtual experiences were intriguing to Pausch's students and they all respected Pausch for it. Pausch's virtual reality experience are continued at MIT, though Pausch is not there to teach it anymore he left a lasting impression.

Pausch's lifelong dreams where fulfilled by the time he was in his 40's. It is so moving to see how passionate he was about not only his life but work. Pausch talks about "head fakes" which in the end he explains that his entire lecture was a "head fake." Meaning life is about setting goals and being ambitious, living out your dreams. Pausch's students and faculty all had respect for him.

Though Randy Pausch died a few months later, he accomplished everything he set out to do. He never quit even when funds were low and time was short. This video is a great example of how we as not only future teachers, but as people should go about living life. We need to set goals for ourselves and always put fourth out best effort. Life is not about the highs and the lows it is about who we are as people. Pausch's last lecture will be something I can think about and use on a daily basis.