I think you have a great idea.  In our lab this would be particularly useful
for training new lab techs.  Since this would be available on a portable
device they could take it home for quick studying eliminating the waste of
precious hours while at the office.  Thanks.

Jennifer Faberson
Historic Materials Specialist
Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. 
Lexington, KY

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From: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
Lockhart, Bill
Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 4:51 PM
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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