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Last Lecture Speech outline (time based on 1:44:08 google video) http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5700431505846055184

The Last Lecture is a great speech. Arguably one of the best of all time. I have found it to be a great source of activities for high school seniors. I will share other activities in later posts.
Before deciding to use the Last Lecture with your students. I recommend you view the speech. Even if you decide not to use the speech with your classes, I am sure you will find it rewarding on a personal level.
I hope you find it helpful. I would love your feedback!


Speaker introduction (0 – 8:20) Excellent to give background for the impact Randy has had on his school and profession. Not necessarily important to show the kids. Very good. Good to show EA sports guy! Ask how many students have played / used the Sims game. (Ask how many students have played / used the Sims game.
Introduction (8:20 – 11:15)

  • Elephant in the room – not in denial
  • Push-ups (10:10)
  • What we are not talking about.

My childhood dreams (11:15 – 38:50)

  • Overview of childhood dreams (11:15 – 13:20)
  • Zero gravity (13:20 – 16:32)
  • Playing in the NFL (16:33 – 20:25)
  • World Book Encyclopedia (20:25 – 21:20)
  • Captain Kirk (21:20 – 23:35)
  • Stuffed Animals (23:40 – 25:30)
  • Disney Imagineer (25:30 – 38:50)

Enabling the dreams of others (38:50 – 1:03:00)

  • Tom and Star Wars (38:50 – 40:30)
  • Building Virtual Worlds – 1st assignment – Raise the bar (40:40 – 43:50)
  • Campus wide presentation – synergy (45:20 – 52:30)
  • Dream Fulfillment Factory ETC – 2 years masters program (53:50 – 1:00:25)
  • Alice computer program – infinitely scalable – professional legacy (1:00:25 – 1:03:00)

Lessons Learned (1:03:00 – 1:23:44)

  • Role of parents, mentors, students – select one person and thank them
  • Dad (1:03:43 – 1:04:40)
  • Mom – Paint the bedroom (1:04:40 – 1:05:00)
  • Andy van Dam (1:06:20 – 1:08:40)
  • Katlin Kelleher (1:08 – 1:09:57)
  • President Cohen (1:09:57 – 1:10:25)
  • Tigger vs. Eeyore (1:10:25)
  • Never lose childlike wonder (1:10:40)
  • Help others (1:10:45 – 11:11:38)
  • Loyalty is a two-way street (1:12:15 – 1:13:30)
  • Syl – best advice ever “When it comes to men…” (1:13:30 – 1:14:30)
  • Never Give Up (1:14:30 –
  • Get a feedback group and listen to it (1:21:30)
  • Show Gratitude (1:22:55)
  • Don’t complain, just work harder (1:22:13)
  • Important Advice  – Be good at something, it makes you valuable.  (1:22:20)
  • Find the best in everybody – just keep waiting
  • Be prepared – luck is where opportunity meets preparation
  • Today’s Talk – the head fake (1:23:00)

I hope this is useful to teachers and parents. Please email mark@mytowntutors.com if you are interested in copies of The Last Lecture activities.
I hope you enjoy!