That sounds like a great idea.  We could use it to train newbies in our lab
or as a refresher for those who need it.

Kristen Reed

----- Original Message -----
From: "Lockhart, Bill" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 3:50 PM
Subject: Bottle-Related College Class


Hi Histarchers,

My campus is in the process of developing a series of iPod courses for the
military, and I realized that this might be a good opportunity for me to
develop a single, one-class presentation for use by archaeology professors.

My thought is that I could put together a 50-minute class on the basics of
bottle identification and dating, then make that available through NMSU's
iTunes University for use by archaeology professors or anyone else who
wanted to offer a basic presentation.  That could include, for example,
field crews, lab crews, local historical societies, etc.

Assuming that works well, I could make a series of individual classes * one
for beer bottles, one for beer cans, one for soda bottles, milk bottles,
etc.

Right now, this is still in the idea stage.  All of the infrastructure is in
place, so the actual delivery of the class is not in question.  What I am
seeking feedback on is whether this would actually be welcomed and if it
would be used.

I encourage any feedback.

Bill





Bill Lockhart
Associate Professor of Sociology
New Mexico State University
Alamogordo, NM
(505) 439-3732