Excellent point, James, it helps the student to see immediate relevance of the material and answer the age-old question, "WIIFM?" I am convinced as well that when students can see an immediate application of a technique or concept, learning is accelerated. I have often had students keep a journal - at the end of a class or lab period, I have them capture, in their own words, a brief essence or summary of the topic, write down any questions they may have, and then provide an example of how they can use the topic's application in the workplace (or for their careers). This serves as the foundation to a brief review of the topic and its relevance during the next class meeting, plus reinforces why it is important. Thanks for your observations, Jay Hollowell ED106 Facilitator