Nothing Wrong with Structuree
I'm fond of the perimeter myself as well, Julie. I can be the "teacher" when I need to be, and students can tune me out in that role when they need to, i.e., when they're working on their own stuff. I think the irony of structure is that the less space you actually have, the more structure you need. For instance, when I teach online, I think structure is highly desireable. Students have to know what virtual spaces to go for what and that needs to be clear from the get go. So go figure, in order to mirror the physical world we have to set up spaces in which people know how to behave as students and teachers, though what I do like about virtual environments is turning those roles over to the students. I think it provides the exigency for online dialogue that can be hard to generate in a classroom setting, particularly with undergraduates. Oh well, forgive my musings.

P.S. I like all your sub-headings...

Kris