What I’ve learned:

• You can talk about writing to a group, but you can only teach writing to one person at a time.
• Good writing can not be separated from good thinking.
• The instructor is never the most important person in the classroom or lab.
• Students have much to teach me.
• Information fuels creativity.
• True curiosity is rare. Nurture it.
• Floundering Around Theory: Resist the temptation to give students answers and they will find their own.
• Don't ask if you've been nice enough to a student. Ask if you've been honest enough.
• Laughter and fun are vital elements of any learning environment. Chocolate also helps.