Rodney Dangerfield in Back to School
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My building fire alarm went off during Zoom class — handled the situation with laffs and aplomb, lots of A+ material in the chat (which I'm kicking myself for not saving). If I ever find the fucker who set it off, however...
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What'd you do? Did you evacuate and cancel the class?
The only problems the Boss and I have had is those days when the connection is fucked. The Boss had to abandon one class—she re-recorded it later and uploaded—and I've had days where I've had to repeat chunks, but that's about it.
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Nah, no one ever evacuates.
It wasn't a heavy class this week, just prep for research — I took the temperature of the room (har har) and soldiered on in my bedroom with the door shut. I told them, "If I don't make it, tell everyone 'He died doing what he loved — explaining APA to some of his closest friends'", which got a bunch of "LMAOs", "looooooools" and one "OMG BESTIE VIBES".
It wasn't a heavy class this week, just prep for research — I took the temperature of the room (har har) and soldiered on in my bedroom with the door shut. I told them, "If I don't make it, tell everyone 'He died doing what he loved — explaining APA to some of his closest friends'", which got a bunch of "LMAOs", "looooooools" and one "OMG BESTIE VIBES".
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"Grab some wood, bub.'" - Richard Nixon, Checkers Speech, abandoned early draft
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edit: And a new one: Student didn't submit all aspects of the assignment because they didn't realize there was information in the syllabus beyond the lecture schedule. Like, stuff about assignments.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑04 Feb 2021, 4:46pmStudent emails me to say they can't do the assignment because "I don't have any opinions."
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Hello,Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑28 Feb 2021, 9:29amedit: And a new one: Student didn't submit all aspects of the assignment because they didn't realize there was information in the syllabus beyond the lecture schedule. Like, stuff about assignments.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑04 Feb 2021, 4:46pmStudent emails me to say they can't do the assignment because "I don't have any opinions."
I spend the first class meeting going over the syllabus. It includes a schedule, assignments, and how they will be evaluated (graded). It also includes this:
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We went over the syllabus on the first day, page by page. I spent a disproportionate amount of time on the assignments because that stuff is more important than what the lecture is about on a given day. Maybe the student wasn't there on the first day (I don't do attendance on the first day), but still … not thinking there's anything past page 3 on a 13-page document?gkbill wrote: ↑28 Feb 2021, 3:33pmHello,Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑28 Feb 2021, 9:29amedit: And a new one: Student didn't submit all aspects of the assignment because they didn't realize there was information in the syllabus beyond the lecture schedule. Like, stuff about assignments.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑04 Feb 2021, 4:46pmStudent emails me to say they can't do the assignment because "I don't have any opinions."
I spend the first class meeting going over the syllabus. It includes a schedule, assignments, and how they will be evaluated (graded). It also includes this:
"Grab some wood, bub.'" - Richard Nixon, Checkers Speech, abandoned early draft
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Hello,Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑28 Feb 2021, 3:44pmWe went over the syllabus on the first day, page by page. I spent a disproportionate amount of time on the assignments because that stuff is more important than what the lecture is about on a given day. Maybe the student wasn't there on the first day (I don't do attendance on the first day), but still … not thinking there's anything past page 3 on a 13-page document?gkbill wrote: ↑28 Feb 2021, 3:33pmHello,Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑28 Feb 2021, 9:29amedit: And a new one: Student didn't submit all aspects of the assignment because they didn't realize there was information in the syllabus beyond the lecture schedule. Like, stuff about assignments.Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑04 Feb 2021, 4:46pmStudent emails me to say they can't do the assignment because "I don't have any opinions."
I spend the first class meeting going over the syllabus. It includes a schedule, assignments, and how they will be evaluated (graded). It also includes this:
I will ask questions as I go over the syllabus. I'll ask a random student "Do you know what this means?". The usual answer - yes. I'll follow up with "Tell me what it means in your own words." It helps but some aren't plugged in on the first meeting. I debated having a syllabus quiz (it's easy on Canvas - multiple choice and Canvas grades it) but haven't gone through with it yet.
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That's one thing I can't bring myself to do—calling on people randomly. It comes down, I think, to the fact that I hated classes where profs did that when I was a student, so I can't do that myself. Pretty much my entire pedagogy is replicating the stuff that I liked and changing the stuff that I didn't.gkbill wrote: ↑28 Feb 2021, 4:19pmI will ask questions as I go over the syllabus. I'll ask a random student "Do you know what this means?". The usual answer - yes. I'll follow up with "Tell me what it means in your own words." It helps but some aren't plugged in on the first meeting. I debated having a syllabus quiz (it's easy on Canvas - multiple choice and Canvas grades it) but haven't gone through with it yet.
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Hello,Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑28 Feb 2021, 4:32pmThat's one thing I can't bring myself to do—calling on people randomly. It comes down, I think, to the fact that I hated classes where profs did that when I was a student, so I can't do that myself. Pretty much my entire pedagogy is replicating the stuff that I liked and changing the stuff that I didn't.gkbill wrote: ↑28 Feb 2021, 4:19pmI will ask questions as I go over the syllabus. I'll ask a random student "Do you know what this means?". The usual answer - yes. I'll follow up with "Tell me what it means in your own words." It helps but some aren't plugged in on the first meeting. I debated having a syllabus quiz (it's easy on Canvas - multiple choice and Canvas grades it) but haven't gone through with it yet.
I have no problem calling on random people although I was a pioneer in remote learning as an undergrad (I never went to class!). I try to make it as non-threatening as possible because I really want to know what the students knows or perceives the material to present. If I ask a hard question, I am fine with "I don't understand" or a wrong answer - as long as the student is trying, it's a good thing. I can get them to understand and successfully apply material as long as they make the effort. A lot of my students have athletic backgrounds (as do I) so I try to establish some common experiences. Students generally understand we have the same goal - master the material. I've often said "I don't get paid extra for failing students". John Wooden has said "We haven't taught until they've learned". I don't go that far, though.
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I have colleagues who call on students and for them it works, but it's really something that rubs against my character. I emphasize a ton of freedom in class, especially seminars, but that also means the freedom to stay quiet.gkbill wrote: ↑28 Feb 2021, 4:47pmHello,Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑28 Feb 2021, 4:32pmThat's one thing I can't bring myself to do—calling on people randomly. It comes down, I think, to the fact that I hated classes where profs did that when I was a student, so I can't do that myself. Pretty much my entire pedagogy is replicating the stuff that I liked and changing the stuff that I didn't.gkbill wrote: ↑28 Feb 2021, 4:19pmI will ask questions as I go over the syllabus. I'll ask a random student "Do you know what this means?". The usual answer - yes. I'll follow up with "Tell me what it means in your own words." It helps but some aren't plugged in on the first meeting. I debated having a syllabus quiz (it's easy on Canvas - multiple choice and Canvas grades it) but haven't gone through with it yet.
I have no problem calling on random people although I was a pioneer in remote learning as an undergrad (I never went to class!). I try to make it as non-threatening as possible because I really want to know what the students knows or perceives the material to present. If I ask a hard question, I am fine with "I don't understand" or a wrong answer - as long as the student is trying, it's a good thing. I can get them to understand and successfully apply material as long as they make the effort. A lot of my students have athletic backgrounds (as do I) so I try to establish some common experiences. Students generally understand we have the same goal - master the material. I've often said "I don't get paid extra for failing students". John Wooden has said "We haven't taught until they've learned". I don't go that far, though.
"Grab some wood, bub.'" - Richard Nixon, Checkers Speech, abandoned early draft
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Hello,Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑28 Feb 2021, 4:53pmI have colleagues who call on students and for them it works, but it's really something that rubs against my character. I emphasize a ton of freedom in class, especially seminars, but that also means the freedom to stay quiet.gkbill wrote: ↑28 Feb 2021, 4:47pmHello,Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑28 Feb 2021, 4:32pmThat's one thing I can't bring myself to do—calling on people randomly. It comes down, I think, to the fact that I hated classes where profs did that when I was a student, so I can't do that myself. Pretty much my entire pedagogy is replicating the stuff that I liked and changing the stuff that I didn't.gkbill wrote: ↑28 Feb 2021, 4:19pmI will ask questions as I go over the syllabus. I'll ask a random student "Do you know what this means?". The usual answer - yes. I'll follow up with "Tell me what it means in your own words." It helps but some aren't plugged in on the first meeting. I debated having a syllabus quiz (it's easy on Canvas - multiple choice and Canvas grades it) but haven't gone through with it yet.
I have no problem calling on random people although I was a pioneer in remote learning as an undergrad (I never went to class!). I try to make it as non-threatening as possible because I really want to know what the students knows or perceives the material to present. If I ask a hard question, I am fine with "I don't understand" or a wrong answer - as long as the student is trying, it's a good thing. I can get them to understand and successfully apply material as long as they make the effort. A lot of my students have athletic backgrounds (as do I) so I try to establish some common experiences. Students generally understand we have the same goal - master the material. I've often said "I don't get paid extra for failing students". John Wooden has said "We haven't taught until they've learned". I don't go that far, though.
Understood. I teach a lot of material that needs to be applied. When I ask a student something, that's when I learn - I learn how much they understand and could successfully apply material. I used to hold back on asking students questions - but then I would occasionally get a surprise when reviewing exams and seeing poor grades. I thought all was well and everyone got everything. Asking students questions is really to help me learn how well the material is received. I need to know that. Again, I teach more of the applied sciences - perhaps it works better in those disciplines.
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That could be. Most of my stuff is interpretative. Still, if you can't read past the first two pages of the syllabus …gkbill wrote: ↑28 Feb 2021, 5:19pmHello,Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑28 Feb 2021, 4:53pmI have colleagues who call on students and for them it works, but it's really something that rubs against my character. I emphasize a ton of freedom in class, especially seminars, but that also means the freedom to stay quiet.gkbill wrote: ↑28 Feb 2021, 4:47pmHello,Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑28 Feb 2021, 4:32pmThat's one thing I can't bring myself to do—calling on people randomly. It comes down, I think, to the fact that I hated classes where profs did that when I was a student, so I can't do that myself. Pretty much my entire pedagogy is replicating the stuff that I liked and changing the stuff that I didn't.gkbill wrote: ↑28 Feb 2021, 4:19pmI will ask questions as I go over the syllabus. I'll ask a random student "Do you know what this means?". The usual answer - yes. I'll follow up with "Tell me what it means in your own words." It helps but some aren't plugged in on the first meeting. I debated having a syllabus quiz (it's easy on Canvas - multiple choice and Canvas grades it) but haven't gone through with it yet.
I have no problem calling on random people although I was a pioneer in remote learning as an undergrad (I never went to class!). I try to make it as non-threatening as possible because I really want to know what the students knows or perceives the material to present. If I ask a hard question, I am fine with "I don't understand" or a wrong answer - as long as the student is trying, it's a good thing. I can get them to understand and successfully apply material as long as they make the effort. A lot of my students have athletic backgrounds (as do I) so I try to establish some common experiences. Students generally understand we have the same goal - master the material. I've often said "I don't get paid extra for failing students". John Wooden has said "We haven't taught until they've learned". I don't go that far, though.
Understood. I teach a lot of material that needs to be applied. When I ask a student something, that's when I learn - I learn how much they understand and could successfully apply material. I used to hold back on asking students questions - but then I would occasionally get a surprise when reviewing exams and seeing poor grades. I thought all was well and everyone got everything. Asking students questions is really to help me learn how well the material is received. I need to know that. Again, I teach more of the applied sciences - perhaps it works better in those disciplines.
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My lord, what a clusterfuck today. Like, 1 minute in my camera cut out. Students have nothing but blackness but I see confusion on their faces. Someone via the chat tells me I disappeared. I chat to everyone to hold tight. Panicked switching of ports, which brings back the camera but then I lose my keyboard. Yay, students get to see me flustered and wanting to swear like a trucker. If they needed to humanize me, this was it. Fucking hell.
edit: Editing the video of the lecture, I now realize they didn't see the worst of my being flustered because the camera and mike were dead. Small blessings.
edit: Editing the video of the lecture, I now realize they didn't see the worst of my being flustered because the camera and mike were dead. Small blessings.
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In my work for one of my side jobs, I keep getting blog post submissions that use single quotes, which is driving me crazy, so I looked it up and found this:
The people that submit are typically academics, but it still really rubs me the wrong way and I change them to doubles anyway.Single quote marks are also sometimes used in academic writing, though this isn’t considered a rule. Specialist terms that are unique to a subject are often enclosed in single quotation marks in both U.S. and British English. This is very common in specific disciplines, particularly philosophy or theology. If you're writing in a specific discipline, check with the style guidelines of the institution or publication for which you are writing to verify if you should use quotes in this way.
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