Hello James, There really is nothing like real world examples. Once you have experienced situations on a particular topic, you can present about the topic from an entirely different perspective. Students enjoy hearing instructors' stories about a given experience. I always try to incoporate actual experiences in my lectures. It is always smart to inform student how they will be perceived by other professionals and their coworkers. In my Professional Development class we discuss how one is viewed by other professionals at length. Some students do not have a clue about how things are in the professional world, therefore, it is vitally important to have discussions about various topics in the professional arena. Patricia