In Randy Pausch’s Last Lecture: Achieving Your Childhood Dreams, there were many techniques that he used throughout his presentation to make it "hit home". One of the most impactful techniques that he uses is quotations. The quotes help to tell his story and make it more emotional. People are more likely to remember the lecture because of the emotional elements.
The use of Power Point was also an effective method used to add impact to this presentation. Using a visual like this helps to keep the audience engaged – especially during a long lecture. The use of videos and pictures in the Power Points add to the emotional element of the presentation as well.
Humor is another method used in this presentation. No one likes to listen to a boring, dry speaker. Although the circumstances surrounding his “last lecture” are incredibly sad, Pausch incorporated humor to keep the attention of the audience.
Aside from the different methods used in the presentation, I enjoyed the discussion on indirect learning. I often think about the indirect learning that is going on with my own kids when they are playing games or playing with friends. As teachers, it is really important for us to be cognizant of the indirect learning that is happening all of the time. There are many life lessons that are experienced – not taught – in the classroom.
Hi Jared, I agree with you in using humor and powerpoint in a lecture to keep your audience engaged. We can only prepare our children for the life lessons they are to experience. Life lessons are not to be taught in the classroom, great point. I wish you all the best with school and your career. Nice post!
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ReplyDeleteI loved the quotations Randy Pausch used in his lecture also. The one that stuck out mostly was "Brick walls are there for a reason, they let us prove how badly we want things". I think of EDM310 class as being a brick wall. I know in order to graduate I must overcome this obstacle. Great post!
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