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If I had used something archaic like microfiche, I would have experienced a phenomenal coincidence; but this is the Internet and I was fortunate to have put in the right query. First, I read "They're not just kids: Motivating adult learners". Then I happened to find this blog entry. I'm glad I did. Jennifer's comments reinforced the fact that I'm not archaic. Having read the article and subsequent comments, I have been on the right track. The group of students that I have range in age from early twenties to mid forties, all possessing a wealth of experience and repetoire of knowledge. It is apparent that they want to want to succeed. This term just seems so tedious. I used to incorporate such a variety of activities, but now the time has been scaled back from 12 weeks to 8 weeks. The content has multiplied exponentially in the last ten years and a greater emphasis has been placed on creating products and evidence. These students have been deluged by a torrential rain of "accreditation-style" objectives in education--especially special ed. I keep telling myself that the courseload is good for self-discipline, developing strong time-management skills, and accountability--all traits of an effective teacher. However, there should still be "fun." I need to go back to incorporating some "out-of-the-box" activities that I relished as a student. I'm going to use Jennifer's entry as an example of how to effectively summarize journal articles without being excessively boring...so myt students can rely on their intuition and "common sensea' as per