"For as long as anyone can remember, introductory physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology was taught in a vast windowless amphitheater known by its number, 26-100." - Michael Muller

The first time we visited freshman Casey (he actually started with Sophomore status) for Parent's weekend we all went to an advanced Chem class with him in 26-100. I was impressed with Casey's close attention, rapt with eyes shut. Later his sisters scoffed, "He was asleep!" - Michael Muller

"Last fall, after years of experimentation and debate and resistance from students, who initially petitioned against it, the department made the change permanent. Already, attendance is up and the failure rate has dropped by more than 50 percent." Harder to sleep? - Michael Muller

Peter Dourmashkin lived across the street. I took his class (an experimental precursor to the one mentioned here) and also helped him remove a tree stump once. - Casey Muller

No, we used whiteboards and huge display screens. - Casey Muller