We maintain that much of teaching and learning, especially at its best, is centered on story-telling. Campfires especially, help to bring them alive. There is something about engaging a group visually as you tell a story that makes the presentation compelling and often unforgettable, and we think classrooms have something to learn here. Granted, a toasty fire on a cold, dark night invites reverie more than analysis, but we believe focusing attention and visual engagement are the key points. Here's how a campfire might look when it is re-imagined as a classroom:
