Aldorey, To answer your question, I'll use your own statement that selection should be based on your student needs. That said, specific measures for me begoin with looking at the course goals, student learning outcomes, and finally, coursde objectives. I might "what are five alternative ways to potentially teach to meet this objective?" Then, what 4-5 resources are avioalbale that I have access to that could contribute to the lessons. Finally I might ask "what methods will I use to have my studenrts engaged and participating?" By answering all of these questions, most any instructor would be adequately prepared to meet the needs of just about any mix of student diversity. Barry Westling