Misty, thanks for sharing this story. Thinking outside the box and outside the curriculum is such an important topic and a skill that needs more focus. Ensuring the intended learning outcomes are accomplished is critical but the methods my which true educators accomplish this goal vary and are not always a standard issue within all institutions. The role of an effective and efficient instructor is to focus on the needs of the student, know the resources that are available and make use of the best tools to move the student forward in their learning and understanding of the course objectives. Regards, James Jackson