Randy Pausch: The Last Lecture

I bought this DVD to go along with my teaching materials for Randy Pausch's book, "The Last Lecture." The length of this video (30 minutes) fits nicely into a class period with time left over for discussion. Although this DVD does not encompass the entire length of Pausch's actual "Last Lecture," I feel it is well worth the investment. My students felt it was beneficial to see and hear Pausch, and we were able to discuss how Pausch's "voice" came through in the book. Since I required my seniors to give a "last lecture" of their own, I used this video to model for them how they should approach their speech. I highly recommend this video, both as an invididual, motivational video and as a classroom teaching tool.

It’s short enough to keep student interest and shown in one class period, yet it keeps most of Pausch’s main ideas.

I first became aware of the Last Lecture while Randy Pausch was still with us. I have shown the lecture in several formats over the years, but lost the original DVD I had bought several years ago. I bought this DVD to show on my student leadership retreat (high school students). I was not aware that this was an edited version of the original lecture. A great deal of the original lecture has been edited out including several humorous moments such as the stuffed animals that he had brought onto the stage, more detail about getting the job with Disney, and the video example of his students collaborative efforts. Randy Pausch's spirit shines through and the message of the lecture remains. I have not yet discovered the interactive part of the DVD, so can't comment on that.

Yes, this is a lecture! However, it is more like a life testimony! This is the kind of DVD you can watch in any setting and be able to teach people from. Whether you are a person of faith or agnostic, Randy Pauchs' testimony has the ability to touch you! I would highly recommend you watch it with a class or family setting. I absolutely loved this DVD!

I have bought several of the books/dvds for gifts but I would not buy this old interactive version again.

One of THE most inspiring videos I have ever seen. The man had a unique ability to go deep into the heart of things. Will make you really evaluate what is or is not important in your life. Especially important for those of us past a certain age but also a valuable lesson for the younger generation who think of themselves as immortal.

Great, great book from a real, special perspective by someone living it and thus a true one of a kind perspective and insight to this very unique and very real life experience that we all can learn much from and gain a lifetime lesson from. I love this book and place it in a category all its own...

I'm very happy with the dvd. It arrived earlier than expected. For a used product it is in good condition and the dvd is perfect. Thank you

"Inspirational"