In search of answers to why teaching philosophy statements bother me so much, I share insights from three experts on the subject: Laura Runge from University of South Florida, Karen Kelsky from theprofessorisin.com, and Kathie Gossett from Iowa State University. We cover various rhetorical stances, a few practical suggestions, angles for digital scholars, and explore the dingy tunnels underneath YOUR university--weird, huh?

Kyle Stedman hears from various teachers about how they use digital technology to prepare for the beginning of the semester--including stories of techniques that worked and those that didn't.