Thanks, David, this is wise advice; instructor excitement and passion for the subject transfers to students, but it can also cause an instructor to speed up the presentation and potentially leave some students behind. As an option, sometimes I have chosen a responsible student or two, usually toward the back of the learning environment, and given them a sign that says "slow down" and another sign that says "speed up" to use if they feel I am not effectively pacing a presentation or discussion, or if they happen to see any other students that look either bored or frustrated. So, if things are moving too fast or too slow, and I just miss it, they will very discreetly hold up the sign. It's not full proof and should not be disruptive, but it is, perhaps, an interesting option to use from time to time. Jay Hollowell ED106 Facilitator