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Welcome!

By signing up for this College Board-sponsored Electronic Discussion Group (also known as the APE listserv), you have joined a thriving community of over 6000 teachers of English and related subjects, mostly in the United States but also from all over the world, who teach AP English courses and other English courses in high schools, virtual schools, colleges and universities. The listserv is a fabulous resource for instructional techniques, advice, materials, discussion of issues related to teaching, and other things. It is also a "virtual staff lounge", where teachers gather daily to share their stories about teaching and their lives, to celebrate and commiserate, to debate with one another and mentor each other.

This document was compiled in an effort to help those new to the list. It has been my experience that newcomers can find this list, with its thousands of participants and hundreds of emails a day, intimidating and confusing. Often it takes a couple of weeks of "listening in" to get into the rhythm of things. Over time, we tend to see many of the same questions crop up, and on occasion people find themselves frustrated by not knowing things that others take for granted. I have tried to compile a list of many of these Frequently Asked Questions and, with help from other listserv members, have created this page to try to make these things a bit easier to understand.

Welcome again, and we hope that you come to value this listserv as much as we do!

You may want to bookmark this page and refer to it as you become more familiar with the listserv.

Note: Although I teach AP and have been on this list for a few years, I am not directly affiliated with the College Board. Many of the opinions expressed in this document are my own, supplemented with input from other list members.


APE Listserv FAQ Contents:

Use the menu on the right-hand side of this blog to navigate between the different sections of the FAQ as outlined below in the contents.


A. Getting started

1. When can I start posting?
2. How do I reply to someone's post?
3. How do I introduce myself?
4. Who is "in charge" of the list?
5. Is there a cost associated with the list?
6. Who are some of the people on the list?

B. Handling communication on the list

1. Help! There are so many messages every day. How do I read them all? (incl. IMPORTANT NOTE on labeling messages accurately)
2. How do I change the format in which I receive my mail?
3. What do I do if I go on vacation and don't want my inbox to get clogged with messages?
4. There are two AP English courses, Language and Literature. Why don't they just create separate lists for them?
5. Why does the message I opened not contain what was indicated in the subject header? (Incl: Frequently-used labels)
6. Why did no-one respond to my request for materials?
7. I'm sure my request has been made before. Is it OK to make it again?
8. The answer to my question is out there on the internet somewhere! Should I ask people on the list first?
9. There seems to be a lot of non-English-related discussion on the list. Why don't people just stick to what the list is for and take their debates and political commentaries elsewhere? (Incl: Principles to remember when debating)
10. Wow, that person just said something really offensive! What do I do?
11. What is not considered appropriate communication on the list?

C. Getting more information

1. Why can't I send or receive attachments through the listserv?
2. How do I get materials that someone has offered to send via email? (Incl: Acknowledging receipt of offlist materials)
3. How do I reach the archives?
4. What is this "bootcamp" (or other APE technique shorthand) I keep hearing about and how do I get my hands on the instructions?
5. I'm a new/new AP teacher and don't have many materials to share. Is it OK to ask for others' materials without reciprocating?
6. Are there other sites where I can find more AP-related materials?
7. Are there other sites where I can find materials contributed by listserv members?

A. Getting started

Getting started

1. When can I start posting?

Right away! It's possible that you have already made your presence known on the list and have been directed here by another list member, so you know how to post. If not: you can post to the list by composing and sending an email to ap-english@lyris.collegeboard.com. The message will not appear immediately; all messages are "held" until the list moderator approves them, and then they are relayed to all list members.

Many people like to "lurk" for a while to gauge the pace of things, or to get used to a pattern of requests or discussion. Some people lurk for years and almost never speak up. A good policy is usually to wait until you feel familiar with some of the names you see posting -- that probably means you're starting to get a sense of the place.

Also, it is a good idea to read all new posts before answering a question -- sometimes it has already been answered, and unless you have something new to add, your answer will only add to the list's volume.

Finally, please see the note in Section B.5 about accurately labeling your posts for ease of reading.


2. How do I reply to someone's post?

If you're receiving individual messages:

1. If you want to reply directly to the original poster, simply hit the "Reply" button. Please double-check the identity of the original poster before sending your reply in this way. Often people hit "Reply" and the answer goes to a third party -- someone who also replied -- and not to the person who asked the question or made the comment in the first place.
2. If you want to make sure your message goes to the whole list, you need to hit "Reply all". That will send your message both to the individual whose email you're reading, and to the list at large. If you want, you can delete the individual's email address from the To: field. Doing so also prevents the individual from receiving two copies of your reply -- one directly from you, and one through the list's message relay.

If you're receiving digests:

1. If you want to reply directly to the original poster, you must find and click or cut and paste that person's address from within the email and use it to start your own email
2. If you want to reply to the list at large, simply hit "Reply", but make sure you change the subject header.

A good rule of thumb when replying or posting: remember that anything posted to the list will be sent to more than 6000 readers. If the reply is really a personal response, send it only to the individual instead.


3. How do I introduce myself?

There is no standard expectation of introduction, although of course it's always nice to know a few things about the people on the other end of the line. However, it is highly encouraged to sign posts that you make, including your name (and last initial or name if there are many by the same name -- we have several Donnas, a couple of Bens, for example) and ideally, the school or city in which you teach.

There is a general expectation that all members of the listserv are teachers, but there is no way to ensure this, and occasionally some students do end up finding their way to the list. Requests for answer keys to exams, especially if poorly written or made by unfamiliar posters, can be regarded with suspicion, so it's best to establish yourself clearly before making such requests.


4. Who is "in charge" of the list?

The list is sponsored by the College Board, and is hosted by a list provider called Lyris. This EDG is moderated by Tim Averill (timaverill AT comcast.net) a high school AP teacher and College Board consultant who graciously ensures the smooth operation of the list.

Tim founded the list in March of 1994 as a discussion group on the internet. The College Board then took over the list through AP Central and currently sponsors it.

A note from Tim regarding his purposes in founding and maintaining the list:
"My original impetus for the EDG was to expand the work of my summer institutes by sharing all year long. [. . . ] AP-ENGLISH has become a vehicle for the sharing of lesson plans, summer reading lists, tests and assignments, e-texts, curriculum concerns, and approaches to new works. In addition, the EDG allows us to establish new friendships, to locate collaborators for on-line and off-line projects, and to post conference and other announcements. Members of the EDG range from vintage veterans to raw recruits, and the exchanges are lively and invigorating."


5. Is there a cost associated with the list?

Yes, there is a cost associated with each message that is approved, and that cost is related to the length of the messages as well as their frequency. As users, we do not pay this cost, but because the English EDG is particularly voluminous, it is relatively expensive for the College Board to maintain.

For that reason, and in order to continue benefiting from a service that is otherwise free to its users, please keep in mind the following when posting:

• Whenever possible and appropriate, respond only to the person who wrote to the EDG asking for an answer or help.
• Read ALL of the EDG emails before you answer a question. Someone else may have already answered the question.
• Reduce the size of your response by including only that part of the incoming email that you are answering. It is fairly easy to send only the words that are needed rather than a whole history of the dialogue.
• Use the simplest format available for your email (plain text if possible) rather than Rich Text Format (RTF).
• Ask yourself if your reply is appropriate for several thousand people to read.

6. Who are some of the people on the list?

As you become more familiar with the list, you will notice that certain names will crop up again and again. But remember that there are many more people in total than actually actively participate -- over 6000 members! We are an immensely diverse group, representing many different places and perspectives.

Many of the list members are high school teachers who specialize in AP English, but not all of them are. There is a mix of middle school, high school, college, university, virtual school, homeschooling, and retired teachers. The list represents the entire spectrum of experience, from those just out of teachers' college to those who have taught for thirty or more years. Many teach AP, but some do not, although they may have in the past or plan to in the future. Several are College Board consultants who specialize in training AP teachers. Many members have also participated in the exam readings that take place in June to score the exams, and offer valuable perspectives on the methodology of that event, as well as on what kinds of strategies bring students success on their exams.

There are also representatives from some of the major publishers who supply AP-appropriate materials. These members may on occasion make announcements about new texts or other materials available to teachers. They can also frequently answer questions about these materials.

The large majority of the membership lives in the United States, but we also have members living and working elsewhere -- I believe all the populated continents are represented! AP is based in the United States, but the exams are administered all over the world.

One thing we all share is a love of reading, teaching, and communicating.

B. Handling communication on the list

Handling communication on the list

1. Help! There are so many messages every day. How do I read them all?

You can't. Ours is probably one of the most highly-trafficked EDGs that the College Board has. You cannot possibly read every single email. Don't expect to. You'll go crazy, neglect your home, family, teaching, grading, and end up a neurotic mess, no good to any of us.

Seriously, though, there are several suggested possibilities here:

1. Change your subscription format to receive only one email a day that lists and contains 24 hours' worth of contributions.
2. Use filters, email threading, or other features built into your email client to store messages somewhere until you have a chance to read them.
3. Make liberal use of your DELETE button. If a message seems irrelevant or useless to you, don't bother reading it.
4. Direct listserv emails to a dedicated email account or folder. Otherwise, the volume is likely to overwhelm your other work or personal email. Many of us have accounts with services like Hotmail, Yahoo, or Gmail that we use exclusively for listserv purposes. (Personally, I highly recommend Gmail for its unique message-organization system that allows you to delete entire threads, and for its Google-driven search feature, which allows you to search your own messages just as you would "Google" for something on the internet, in essence creating your own searchable archive).

IMPORTANT NOTE: It is almost impossible to read the list efficiently (i.e. choose which messages to read and which to delete) if messages are not accurately labelled in their subject headers. It also helps immensely if labels are indicated clearly at the beginning of the subject header (ALL CAPS is one way to draw attention to them) and the subject header is kept short and focused.


2. How do I change the format in which I receive my mail?

Clicking on http://lyris.collegeboard.com/read/login will take you to Lyris' login page. Using the same login info with which you signed up, sign in. From there, use the "Conference" tab to enter the ap-english forum, and then you can go to the "My Account" tab to change your "Membership type" settings. Some people like to use this feature when they go on holiday or otherwise need to prevent a buildup of unread messages in their inboxes.

There are advantages and disadvantages to each delivery type:

Messages as they are contributed:

• best method for sorting, reading and storing messages by subject, especially if your email client sorts emails into threads by subject header
• easy to reply either to original sender or to list at large (or both)
• many many many emails daily
• blocks of messages come out three or four times a day (when Tim sits down to approve those waiting in the message queue)

Digests:

• only one email per day (keeps distraction down & the mailbox from clogging)
• all the subject headings for that day in a list at the beginning
• scroll down and read at leisure or use "find" to follow a thread or to jump to and single out messages you want to see
• does not separate different messages
• requires changing subject header each time you want to reply to the list
• comes out only once a day -- several rounds of contribution might have gone by from one to the next

3. What do I do if I go on vacation and don't want my inbox to get clogged with messages?

Your best option is to log in to Lyris (see previous item) and select "None" as your message delivery type. You can always return to Lyris to log back in and change your message delivery type back. You can also check the Messages section or the archives for any messages that have gone back and forth while you were away -- although that's bound to be hundreds, so take the vacation from the list, as well. :) Please do not set an automated vacation message without turning your message delivery type to "none". Lyris may not only reject your auto-replies, but if it registers enough of them (one for every message sent), it will cut off the messages anyway.


4. There are two AP English courses, Language and Literature. Why don't they just create separate lists for them?

This is a question that seems to come up perennially, especially when there is a lull in specific discussion about one or the other, or when there seems to be an especially high volume of traffic overall.

This is not a simple question to answer, but one short version is that many teachers teach both. Another facet of this answer is that many Language teachers benefit from the discussions and strategies offered by Literature teachers, and vice versa. There really isn't a definitive line separating the two -- they are both English courses, and they share many characteristics. For example, as a Language teacher, I still teach novels and plays, and I greatly appreciate the insight I get on those texts from those who discuss them in the context of the Literature course.

While in the short term it might seem intuitive to have separate lists, in fact it is useful to have this information and discussion of it all in one place.

It helps to label your message with "LANG" or "LIT" in the subject header if it is subject-specific. (See section below on labeling accurately for more suggestions on finding the information you want amongst the volume of messages.)


5. Why does the message I opened not contain what was indicated in the subject header?

There are several different reasons why the relevance of a message may be difficult to discern:

1. Threads (chains of related messages) often transform as tangents take them in different directions. There is an expectation that if your reply to a message takes it in a new direction, you will change the subject header. The usual format for such a thing is: New Header (was: Old Header).
2. As the messages go through Lyris, the server adds standardized information to the bottom of the message, creating a long added portion of text each time a reply is sent. Also, the more people reply, the more text gets added, often burying the reply. There is an expectation that if you reply to a message that seems to be growing too long, you will delete irrelevant material from the body of the message.
3. Occasionally people get over-zealous in their deleting, and reply to a message without providing the context of the exchange. This results in messages that say, "What a great idea!" or "John is absolutely right and I hope you'll all contribute." If we don't know what the original idea was, or what John said or what we're expected to contribute to, the message becomes useless. There is an expectation that if you delete part of a message before replying to it, you will leave enough context for your reply to make sense to the rest of the list.

Frequently-used subject-header labels you will see on the list:

* LANG or LIT for topics specifically related to one of the two different AP English courses
* NON-AP for topics related to other English courses
* GEN (or GENERAL) for topics of general concern to all English teachers
* OT (i.e. off-topic) for topics of interest that aren't necessarily English-specific


Other labels can be applied more or less intuitively. For example, if your posting has to do with the Audit, you might preface the subject with AUDIT; if you feel your response to a previous post is more a debate than informative, you could change the subject header to include DEBATE or POLITICAL at the beginning. If you're posting something funny that a student wrote, you might use a label FUNNY or HUMOR (or HUMOUR if you're Canadian, like me!).

Whatever you use, please remember that the purpose is to expedite reading for the other 6000+ people on the list.


6. Why did no-one respond to my request for materials?

There may be many reasons. The request may have been lost amongst a large volume of emails. There may be no one who is familiar with what you are teaching available at that time to reply.

It may also have to do with how you have established yourself within the community. While many of us are happy and even eager to share our materials, if your tone is demanding or perfunctory, you are less likely to receive the quality materials you will find are available when you ask courteously and perhaps even offer something of your own. It's also best to request materials, including tests, well before you begin a unit, rather than trying to find materials last-minute in a panic and expect to receive them immediately.

It may not be a good idea to request a key either -- there are several reasons why such a request might be ignored, not the least of which is the presence of students on the list. We discourage the posting of keys directly on the list itself; such things are usually emailed directly. (On the other hand, some people will include keys with their materials, especially the very challenging AP released exam materials if any have those available.)

Released AP exams and their keys are available at AP Central -- if you haven't yet browsed the site, you really should. There is a wealth of information there that you can find even before asking for it on the list.


7. I'm sure my request has been made before. Is it OK to make it again?

It certainly is -- if you stick around long enough, you'll begin to notice that certain requests get made every few months, or even weeks (e.g. "What are your top choices of novel for an American Lit class?" "Is there anyone out there who teaches Lang and Lit in the same class?").

However, sometimes it's a good idea to go to the archives first (see Section C.3), and do some background reading to see if the request has been made recently. It's not that people won't be willing to respond -- it's just that you don't want to overlook what could amount to a wealth of valuable, existing information.


8. The answer to my question is out there on the internet somewhere! Should I ask people on the list first?

This is a judgment call. Sometimes, people post requests to the list for things that could be easily found using Google or another search engine. Although there are always people willing and able to perform such Google searches for you, in the long run, it's probably much more efficient to learn and apply good search strategies and look for those kinds of items first yourself, before asking, because it can be pointless to clutter the list with identical Google search matches from several list members.

Here is a good starter site from a Berkeley internet research course on learning to use Google more effectively: "Google to the Max - Getting the Most Out of Google"
And another site, also at Berkeley, on the best and most effective ways to approach and focus a search online: "Search Strategies: Search with Peripheral Vision"


9. There seems to be a lot of non-English-related discussion on the list. Why don't people just stick to what the list is for and take their debates and political commentaries elsewhere?

This is another question that seems to come up fairly regularly. It helps to remember that this is a list that serves two AP English courses: Literature and Language. Language, in particular, is a course focused on the study and practice of rhetoric, and such rhetorical study also includes the study of argumentation.

Many teachers (myself included) feel that in order to improve one's own appreciation of rhetoric and argumentation, participating in activities that strengthen one's own abilities in these areas is crucial. So, the members of this listerv engage frequently in debates on a wide range of issues. Some may seem directly related to instruction of English; others may only seem tangentially related; some may seem completely unrelated. But the practices of critical thinking and composition are inherent in many of the debates themselves. In fact, debate is one of our community values on this list.

Inevitably, politics become major foci of debate simply because politics stir deep emotions and ideals in people. They feel passionate about their views and want to defend them. In defending them, they are forced to think critically about them. The development of critical thinking skills is what we're all about. Also, many find the political concepts are related to themes in their courses.

In debating, rarely do people set out to deliberately offend others. Sometimes things get out of hand, and our intrepid moderator, Tim (who is justly averse to censorship) reminds us about the damage done to one's arguments when one resorts to ad-hominem attacks.

NOTE: If you are engaged in a debate, please remember some important principles that will help recipients decide whether to read a message or delete it:

• Please LABEL your response as a debate post (see section above on labeling accurately for more details) so that if people want to avoid these posts, they know which ones to delete
• If a debate appears to be between only a couple of people, it may be a signal to take the debate offlist and email only one another as you continue. Ask yourself whether continuing onlist constitutes performing for an audience, and whether 6000+ people need to see your exchange.
• Ask yourself whether what you are posting constitutes actual debate (i.e. civil argumentation and counter-argumentation) or just niggling, posturing, name-calling and responding to tone. See this excellent essay on what the difference is.

10. Wow, that person just said something really offensive! What do I do?

Pause. Breathe. Remember that the kind of quick-draw communication enabled by the internet tends to distort tone. If you feel intense anger over something you've read, draft your reply but wait before sending it. One listserv member, Gretchen Polnac, recently posted: "Anytime I am inclined to respond in a less than kind manner to a post, I just remember that if we were all sitting in a teacher's lounge having these discussions, and I used an inappropriate tone with any one particular person, how quickly the lounge would clear out. [. . .] Offer opinions--but do it in a kind manner." When all else fails, a good approach to take when a thread offends is to delete that thread.


11. What is not considered appropriate communication on the list?

• Ad hominem attacks, especially when they become vicious, and other demeaning forms of expression (although different people consider different things demeaning -- best rule of thumb may very well be Gretchen's, above)
• Discussion of AP exam questions within the 48h moratorium following the exam
• "Me too" requests in response to offered materials, sent to the entire list rather than to the individual who offered them
• Publicly sharing material, interactions, or information from offlist that may have been shared in confidence

C. Getting more information

Getting more information

1. Why can't I send or receive attachments through the listserv?

Lyris stopped supporting sending and receiving of attachments because they so often contain viruses. Tim is unable to scan every attachment before approving it for transmission, and so no attached documents go through the listserv.


2. How do I get materials that someone has offered to send via email?

Contact them directly -- not on the list -- to ask. Postings of the "me too" variety tend to serve no widespread purpose, and don't forget that Tim needs to approve each message that goes through, so it just creates added volume for him.

Please make sure to send your request to the correct person (i.e. the person offering the material, not one of the other people requesting it). Also, please be aware that sometimes, people may have materials that were sent to them by someone else, but do not feel comfortable disseminating the originator's material without their permission. It is always best, whenever possible, to find the creator of the material and get it from him or her directly.

NOTE: Whenever someone takes the time to email some resources to you, it is usually considered courteous to acknowledge their receipt, so the sender knows they've reached you. Of course, such a receipt notice is also a good opportunity to thank the person for his or her time and willingness to share.


3. How do I reach the archives?

Go to this link: http://lyris.collegeboard.com/read/login. Log in using the same login information you used to join the list. Click through "Conference" to the AP-ENGLISH list. Among the tabs at the left is a "Search" tab. Use keywords to find archived posts. There seems to be a limit to the 100 most relevant or recent posts, which is why some people keep past posts in their email or in files on their own computers.

The page may also be accessed by clicking the very last link that appears in the footer information of any email that comes through the listserv. Misleadingly, it's labelled as the link you use to UNSUBSCRIBE; however, it will take you to the login page.

It's strongly suggested that you bookmark the URL above if you intend to make use of the archives. However, Lyris does occasionally change their website configuration, which may mean that the URL may change.


4. What is this "bootcamp" (or other APE shorthand) I keep hearing about and how do I get my hands on the instructions?

Over the years, several instructional techniques have become favourites of list members. Other regular events and popular novels also come up frequently. We tend to refer to them by their shorthand names (nicknames, abbreviations, acronyms). Searching the archives may yield some useful information that may already have been provided or discussed. It's often a good idea to take this step first. Please also feel free to ask about these items and to request information about them.


5. I'm a new / new AP teacher and don't have many materials to share. Is it OK to ask for others' materials without reciprocating?

We were all there once, keen with our own ideas but also struggling to deliver unfamiliar curriculum or find new strategies that work. The listserv is a great resource and everyone benefits from the sharing that goes on. Ask away! But, as mentioned earlier, people tend to be more willing to share if they have a sense of the person asking, so it's always a good idea to introduce yourself a little bit, or to provide some context about the reason you're asking for the materials. Eventually, we trust that you will be able to share some of your own ideas with the rest of us, in the form of materials and/or discussion. Also, remember that there are many more people on the list than there are frequent contributors, but even when long-time lurkers occasionally chip in with the occasional contribution it helps keep the overall pool of resources going.


6. Are there other sites where I can find more AP-related materials?

If you have not yet done so, you should browse the materials available at AP Central, the College Board's own repository of information and documents related to AP. (You will need to be logged in to AP Central to visit any of these sites. Also, if you have completed the syllabus audit, you will have access to an Education Professional account that gives you more information than available to the public at AP Central.)

Course homepages:
English Language and Composition: http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/courses/teachers_corner/2123.html
English Literature and Composition: http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/courses/teachers_corner/2124.html

Exam information:
These pages are repositories of exam questions dating back to 1999, including rubrics and sample essays with commentary
English Language and Composition: http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/members/exam/exam_questions/2001.html
English Literature and Composition: http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/members/exam/exam_questions/2002.html

The College Board Store - English AP:
Here is where you can purchase released exams and other materials published by the College Board that are useful for teaching the English courses.
The College Board Store - English AP


7. Are there other sites where I can find materials contributed by listserv members?

Many listserv members have started up online groups that serve as repositories for the documents that cannot be sent through Lyris. There are MANY documents helpful to newbies posted at these sites. Some also provide alternative discussion boards. They include:

Collective sites
APE listserv wiki -- a storage site for list members' shared documents. Registration required.
The English Companion Ning -- a site created by Jim Burke for English teachers of all stripes; includes a Group for AP teachers


Yahoo groups -- Yahoo groups require creating a Yahoo ID and logging in
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/apenglishfiles/ -- for all AP English teachers
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/APLanguageTeachers/ -- for teachers of Language and Composition
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/apsyllabi/ -- for discussion and resource-sharing related to the creation of syllabi for the AP course audit

List members' individual sites
Many individual members have their own websites, whose addresses they occasionally advertise onlist. Here are a few who have asked to be linked here. Please remember that these materials have been volunteered for your reference and use, but that it is still considered courteous to acknowledge their creators if you do use them. (All links below are posted with permission from the page owners.)

UNITED STATES

* Cary Tyler (Gilbert, AZ) archive and freshman materials -- or check his new site

* Noel Martinez (La Puente, CA)
* Sara Hayes (Los Angeles, CA)
* Ronnie Campagna (Petaluma, CA)
* Rolf Gunnar (Conifer, CO)
* Connie Shelnut (Lakeland, FL)
* Rachel Sutz Pienta (Walkulla, FL)

* Lara Mallard (Gainesville, GA)
* Edie Parrott (Kennesaw, GA)
* Janice Blaber (Kona, HI)
* Victor Moeller (Crystal Lake, IL)
* Carole Ronane (Metamora, IL)
* Kristie Ojeda (Shreveport, LA)
* Dan Sharkovitz (Oak Bluffs, MA)
* Karla Olson (Minneota, MN) also: Moodle site (login as "guest"); Diigo AP bookmarks* Shauna Rynn Waters (Meridian, MS)
* Mary Filak (NJ) Literature links & Language links
* Lisa St John (NY State)
* Vicki Turner (Medina, OH)
* Sandra Effinger (Oklahoma City, OK)
* Heather Adkins (Gallatin, TN)
* Alfonso Correa (Dallas, TX)
* William Kelly (Conroe, TX)
* Marti Nelson (Houston, TX)


CANADA

* Jen Cowley (Burnaby, BC)
* Jodi Rice (Toronto, ON) Del.icio.us bookmarks, school docs, and blog


EUROPE

* Becci McDaniel (Berlin, Germany) Powerpoints on literary history and Shakespeare


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