Larry, Regarding attendance, my teams do keep track in the folder, as well. What the folder can't tell me is who is coming to class late. After every class, I update my attendance record by looking at the folders. If someone arrived after the start of class, I will know and mark my records that they arrived late. Beyond that, quickly checking off my seating chart at the beginning of class is the best way for me learn most of the student's names. By mid-semester, I'm making most of the checkmarks as the student walks in the door. Dianne York, M.S., MT(ASCP) Lecturer, Biology Lincoln University, PA [log in to unmask]