Blog 8

Randy Paush's Last Lecture: Achieving Your Childhood Dreams
https://youtu.be/ji5_MqicxSo

      This is by far the best video I watched for EDM 310. Randy Paush is such an inspiration to me. Throughout the video he kept a positive attitude even through his health issues. I could feel his passion and dedication while watching the video. I wish I would’ve studied Randy Paush before his last lecture. He never gave up! There is so much I learned that I look forward to using in my daily life and my future classroom. Here is a list of the advice from Randy Paush I look forward to using:

• Brick walls are there for a reason: they let us prove how badly we want things. Brick wall only stop the people who don’t want it bad enough.
 • John Snoddy, “Wait long enough, and people will surprise and impress you.” He said “When you’re pissed off at somebody and angry at them you didn’t give them enough time.”
 • Set high standards for your students.
 • Get a feedback loop; and listen to it!
• Don’t bail, the best gold is at the bottom of the barrels.
 • Don’t complain, work harder.
 • Be a role model.
 • We learn from our students.
• Make learning fun.
 • Always have something to bring to the table. It make you more valuable.
 • Never lose site of the children dreams.
 • Never lose the child-like wonder. It what drives us.
 • Loyalty is a two way street
• Lastly, Never give up!!!!!