David, Having fun as an instructor is one of the reasons I have been teaching for so long. Teaching has never gotten boring to me (note: full disclosure the paperwork, politics, and at time the people have.) but the students and my subject area has not. I am excited at your excitement because you are enjoying your time in helping students to move closer to their career goals. As for the team building time I think it is a good thing if there are clear outcomes and everyone can see why it is important to their professional development. Gary Gary Meers, Ed.D.