Hi Michelle, By your response to the forum I am not sure if you mean changing classes or changing the format of the class being taught, but either way instructors need variety. Many instructors have taught the same course 3-4 times a year for many years and haven't gotten bored with the course nor the contents due to the changes they make in the delivery. I teach one course 4 times each year, and each phase I try something new in terms of technology, activities, or assignments. This way I am constantly exploring how effective the class is with my students. This keeps me excited about the course and I am able to improve on the delivery each phase. I would suggest that to keep motivated instructors need to look at learning styles and how they can improve retention, assessment of multiple intelligences and find more ways for students to internalize content, and then look for way to improve one's own professional development. All of these things will keep a professional educator focused on the task of teaching. In your experience and reading what would be some strategies for instructors to use to keep themselves motivated about their subject? Gary