Teaching my students to think about their own vision for their lives is tough. They are often living day to day and moment by moment. They are junior highers. I want to tell them that their current choices matter and that they have such a wealth of opportunities available to them right now. I want them to know that there is more to life than who is dating who and who is no longer talking to their best friend. In order to help them see that there is more to life than the day to day doldrums, I will show them glimpses of things they may never get to see otherwise. I will show my Mayan GB (help desk) students the latest technologies I am learning about and neat innovative products that are being developed. This week, I will give them the chance to ponder where they see themselves in five years. I will discuss with them what that vision entails, and what they can do to get to that place. I will periodically throughout the rest of the semester check in with them about keeping the “end” in mind.