It is so valuable to be open to taking personal and professional inventory. I have found that If I am open to actually hearing myself and watching my student's responses to me- I can fin the "sweet spot" where I have them totally engaged. 

I agree with you! perhaps instructors should not take themselves so seriously. Granted, many of us are used to the 'brick and mortar" education; therefore it is difficult not to  be a machine with information. Great response!

good course gave good info, reminded me to be a person not a machine with info.  will step back and have time to relax