I'd be interested in your thoughts about this Alfie Kohn piece that appeared in the Washington Post on Aug. 10th. Although written mostly about elementary and secondary education, much of it applies, I think, to higher education as well. It is my attempt to get you thinking about what you are all about to do again in just a few short weeks – teach. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/post/teaching-strategies-that-work-but-for-what/2011/08/10/gIQAw3Yt6I_blog.html Mr. James B. Greenberg Director Teaching, Learning and Technology Center Milne Library SUNY College at Oneonta Oneonta, New York 13820 email: [log in to unmask] phone: 607-436-2701 fax: 607-436-3677 Twitter: greenbjb "Ignorance is curable, stupidity lasts forever" P Think before you print! Please consider the environment before printing this email