Blog Post 8

What Can We Learn about Teaching and Learning from Randy Pausch?

I am going to start off with saying that I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video. Randy is a great example of a man that honestly loves their job. I can only hope that I have the determination and the will to keep moving forward as he does.

I think one thing that I found very interesting that Randy said was "let kids have their dreams, do not crush them. Let their imagination go because childhood dreams can come true". He presented and idea called "Head fake". For example you are just playing a game on the computer but in reality you might be actually creating a idea for Alice in wonderland (in this case). You can make it where kids are having fun while learning something hard.
    While in a interview for college, the dean gave him feedback that was a bit harsh. But instead of arguing back he toke it in. Randy said, "get someone to become self reflective". Take the comments and change what might be needed to change. Do not get offensive, the person whether it be others teachers or principal or maybe even parents take them into consideration not into a fight.
    Throughout the whole sermon he keep the audience awake. They laughed the whole time. As a teacher you can not be a boring teacher. You need to keep the kids awake and engaged. Use  project based learning in class room, this helps keeping the kids engaged. Take them on field trips, make fun games in class, or whatever you desire. "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted". "Have hope", Randy said, you always need to keep going and never get up. Always help others, focus on others and not yourself, and most of all have fun! Make each class a unforgettable moment.
     Through out Randy's whole sermon he talked about a brick wall. "Brick walls are their for a reason, they let us prove how badly we want something". They are their to show our dedication. Everything that can go wrong will go wrong, just keep going, never give up. "Never lose the childlike wonder, its to important". It is what drives us to keep going. You can not get their alone, always ask for help when you need it.

Randy Pausch Video