Hi Kathleen! I too tend to sometimes speak to quickly. To your point, it is foundationally crucial for an instructor to speak clearly and at an approporiate tone and pace. I have often slowed my speech down a bit by adding in personal and relevant stories and examples, using a quick mini-activity that supplements the presentation, asking student volunteers to paraphrase a point or concept, having students write a quick summary in their learning journals, or even having a student, who I trust, send me a discrete sign if I am moving too fast. Thanks for you comments. Jay Hollowell ED106 Facilitator