That's it. How this is balanced, and what is balanced, should be unique to each instructor and subject. When I first began teaching, I naively thought that all I had to do was present the information, the students would retain it, and all would be well. I was so very wrong. The more time I spent instructing, the more I understood that effective teaching involves the engagement of the learner. The students' trust in me to guide them with purpose aids me in my goals to adapt my instruction with new technologies, to change my methods to benefit my students, so that, in the end, we both will have done good.

["When I am not teaching","I enjoy exploring the outdoors and spending time in the mountains. I have always enjoyed creating","building","and tinkering with things","and I find satisfaction in understanding how things work and how they can be improved. Curiosity drives much of what I do","so I spend a great deal of time researching new topics and learning whenever the opportunity presents itself. I also enjoy playing video games","which offer engaging challenges and a chance to unwind while exercising creativity","strategy","and critical thinking."]