The video by Randy Pausch was truly uplifting and inspiring. His message was interesting and so well presented that I could watch it without realizing I was watching a lecture. His way of incorporating childhood dreams into reality was awesome. I would have loved a college professor that would have inspired me in such a way.
By reaching into all of the departments of the university, he brought in more talent and ideas that could have been reached before. That takes some faith in your teaching and even more faith in your students. It seems that he had ideas early on that are still working today when it comes to gaming and technology today.
Making the class fun and interactive, how else would you do virtual reality, really seems to have worked . He tried new things and put great minds together to get great results. His masters program at ETC created an atmosphere that enhanced creativity. The company had jobs set up for their graduates. That has a strong belief in your students and in your university. And by giving the students the power to rate each other, gives the students feedback. And quickly.
I think the part I like best about his teaching strategies would be the part about the "head fake". Teaching the students something hard but making them think they are learning something else is a great strategy. It keeps the students engaged and active in their learning journey. I can only hope to help my students on this journey with as much enthusiasm as Randy Pausch. What an inspiring story he had to tell.
By reaching into all of the departments of the university, he brought in more talent and ideas that could have been reached before. That takes some faith in your teaching and even more faith in your students. It seems that he had ideas early on that are still working today when it comes to gaming and technology today.
Making the class fun and interactive, how else would you do virtual reality, really seems to have worked . He tried new things and put great minds together to get great results. His masters program at ETC created an atmosphere that enhanced creativity. The company had jobs set up for their graduates. That has a strong belief in your students and in your university. And by giving the students the power to rate each other, gives the students feedback. And quickly.
I think the part I like best about his teaching strategies would be the part about the "head fake". Teaching the students something hard but making them think they are learning something else is a great strategy. It keeps the students engaged and active in their learning journey. I can only hope to help my students on this journey with as much enthusiasm as Randy Pausch. What an inspiring story he had to tell.
I wish I could have a professor like him as well!
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