More Ramblings

Today I taught supporting material in the public speaking classes. The students were falling asleep. I have slipped back into cover the material mode. A good 1/4 of the students still do not have the books, however, and the other 3/4 still aren't reading. A good third of the students don't even take notes. I know I sound like a crusty old teacher who needs to retire, but I just don't understand how to connect to these students at BRCC. I really think the Osborn textbook is inappropriate for this audience. I'm frustrated.