I have tried the yoga. I don't know how I feel about it yet. Though my ambivalence may be directly proportional to how much I suck at it. We'll see how it goes in the coming weeks.
But? There's always a but. When this is over, can we have a big 'but' moratorium?
Fred ,'Smile Time'
The Minearverse 6: Fiery Thread of Death
[NAFDA] "There will be an occasional happy, so that it might be crushed under the boot of the writer." From Zorro to Angel (including Wonderfalls, The Inside and Drive), this is where Buffistas come to anoint themselves in the bloodbath. Oh, and help us get Terriers dvds!
Kristen - Mar 02, 2008 11:21:09 am PST #291 of 4535
Sparky1 - Mar 03, 2008 3:54:55 am PST #292 of 4535
Librarian Warlord
We'll see how it goes in the coming weeks.
I found that while improving my flexibility was slow (but steady), what I noticed happened quickly was a real improvement in the balance pose that I could be proud of.
No wonder my students think I'm a tough grader -- there's no way I'd give an A (of any kind) to a student that just met the requirements, even if they did them well. I reserve As for the people that went above and beyond and showed they'd know how to transport what I'd been trying to teach them to different situations. In my defense, I make this very clear, and give them examples before they hand in any work. Of course, my classes of law students are filled with over-achievers, so the rewards have to be proportionally different.
Pix - Mar 03, 2008 6:02:37 am PST #293 of 4535
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
No wonder my students think I'm a tough grader -- there's no way I'd give an A (of any kind) to a student that just met the requirements, even if they did them well. I reserve As for the people that went above and beyondSo do I , Sparky. I think that's the big difference between middle school and high school/college, though.
Kat - Mar 03, 2008 6:04:23 am PST #294 of 4535
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
Not necessarily. For my first three years in a school with grades, I could count on one hand the number of As I gave. And these were highly motivated, occasionally gifted students.
A work has to be exemplary and not just merely proficient. And a C means a kid has met the standards as given.
Pix - Mar 03, 2008 6:25:52 am PST #295 of 4535
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
Very valid point. My experience has been that most of the middle school teachers I work with tend to grade higher, but I shouldn't generalize. Apologies.
WindSparrow - Mar 03, 2008 7:30:26 am PST #296 of 4535
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
As a student, at any level, I always appreciated it when a teacher gave clear standards for grades. In high school, I used it to gauge how well I had mastered the skill or topic. In college, I used it as a time management tool. Great good heavens, I hated those times when I had to look at an assignment I could do to A standards, but had to choose to put it down so I could deal with unexpected things.
juliana - Mar 03, 2008 7:51:39 am PST #297 of 4535
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
Kristen! Death by esophagus is not funny in real life! I'm glad you're feeling better.
Kevin - Mar 07, 2008 12:40:00 pm PST #298 of 4535
Never fall in love with somebody you actually love.
Apparently Dollhouse pilot starts production April 23rd - [link]
sumi - Mar 07, 2008 3:19:35 pm PST #299 of 4535
Art Crawl!!!
Ooh, excellent.
Kristen - Mar 10, 2008 2:52:42 am PDT #300 of 4535
I am pleased to report that a new spec has finally been completed without any further attacks of the esophagus.
Though I will be drinking half a bottle of Mylanta before going to sleep, just in case.