I like to
think I’m pretty open-minded, and that I can embrace new ideas. But there is
still something to be said for tradition. But after many attempts to preserve
tradition, after many attempts to modify into something new but hold onto the
spirit of the old, it’s time to do something radical.
I am
launching my own, personal nouveau movement. I started by approaching my
teaching materials. The old way hadn’t worked. Syllabi and handouts went
untouched by students, so I’m attempting an infographic approach. I have no
idea if it will work, but nothing else has, so there’s nothing to lose.
I’m
thinking I need to take a similar approach with my queries, both in what they
say and who I send them to. I have to consider this a bit, and I need to go
back to research. Query Shark, here I come. Again. For the fourth or fifth
time. I’ve lost count.