Rick... my best wishes and condolences are with you and your family. I'll send you some information about "course design" that I think you'll find interesting.

On a "what's new" note, I've just joined with Yale University Law School's Information Society Project as a Research Fellow, to collaborate on a book project covering "global knowledge access and new models for learning. Our research partner on this project is the University of the People, a new model for enabling students in the developing world to obtain a university degree at no cost.

I'm excited about the opportunity to do this research and publish through the Yale University Press, following on the ideas I had a chance to develop for Heidi's forthcoming book, Curriculum 21- Essential Curriculum for a Changing World (available from ASCD in December). I look forward to an opportunity to work with you.

Once you click on Following, I think it will then read "stop following", meaning that following is in effect? Does this makes sense?

Rick - I'm still wandering all over the place in this alternate reality. I am currently one of Bena's colleagues but can not find her discussion on effective teachers. I'm wondering if we should invite Mary Beth Clifton so she can see the benefits of this educational community. Imagine having "courageous conversations" with respectful members in this environment. Maybe blogging amongst our team at school to keep it more personal.
Scott