I can't get over that guy, Vortex. What an entitled little asswipe. Does he not realize that results are what matter, rather than effort?
A vague disclaimer is nobody's friend.
Willow ,'Conversations with Dead People'
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Cashmere - Mar 10, 2009 1:09:49 pm PDT #3221 of 30000
Now tagless for your comfort.
Vortex - Mar 10, 2009 1:30:38 pm PDT #3222 of 30000
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Unfortunately, we are dealing with a generation of young people who have been told that trying is just as good. Not all of them believe that, of course, but plenty of them do.
omnis_audis - Mar 10, 2009 3:22:13 pm PDT #3223 of 30000
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
Unfortunately, we are dealing with a generation of young people who have been told that trying is just as good. Not all of them believe that, of course, but plenty of them do.It's the thought that counts. Thinking the deed is as good as doing the deed. t /catholic
ChiKat - Mar 10, 2009 3:29:20 pm PDT #3224 of 30000
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
It's going to be a "teaching moment" for our meeting tomorrow. I will rip him a new asshole.
Any chance we could get streaming video in your office by 2 PM tomorrow? I would pop popcorn and make drinks for everyone.
Please, please, please?? I was sitting here thinking I wish I could watch, and then JZ posted this. This is perfect. We can ALL watch!!
Unfortunately, we are dealing with a generation of young people who have been told that trying is just as good. Not all of them believe that, of course, but plenty of them do.
Actual conversation from today (and one that I've had more than once):
Student: So, if I turn in my missing work, my grade will go up from a C to a B?
Me: Ummm...not necessarily. First, your late work is only worth 1/2 credit. Secondly, it depends on how well you do the assignment. It's all about math and how the numbers add up.
Student: What?
Me: If you do the assignments poorly and only get 2 points, that won't bring your grade up. You have to do the assignments well to get more points.
Student: What?
vw bug - Mar 10, 2009 3:35:02 pm PDT #3225 of 30000
Mostly lurking...
Good to hear that Ellie is doing better. Poor Buffista Noodles! Get better kiddos!
I am gobsmacked by Vortex's assistant and Steph L's office. Grrrrrr.
Ok. I got caught up. Must get back to work.
Hil R. - Mar 10, 2009 3:44:57 pm PDT #3226 of 30000
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Wow. Definitely looking forward to hearing how the conversation with Vortex's assistant goes.
A few of my students are currently freaking out and sending me panicked emails, but it's mostly the students who are doing really well who are panicking.
vw bug - Mar 10, 2009 3:48:29 pm PDT #3227 of 30000
Mostly lurking...
I had meeting with two professors today, and both were like, "You're doing great. Keep doing what you're doing, and you'll be fine," which seems weird since I feel like I'm barely doing anything...especially for those classes. So weird. I guess my version of "good enough" work is still better than some other people's version of good work.
Vortex - Mar 10, 2009 4:10:02 pm PDT #3228 of 30000
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
but it's mostly the students who are doing really well who are panicking.
yeah, the ones who aren't doing well are the ones who come to your office after all is said and done and want to whine about their grades.
Trudy Booth - Mar 10, 2009 4:27:02 pm PDT #3229 of 30000
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
A few of my students are currently freaking out and sending me panicked emails, but it's mostly the students who are doing really well who are panicking.
They know a kindred spirit when they see one.
I had meeting with two professors today, and both were like, "You're doing great. Keep doing what you're doing, and you'll be fine," which seems weird since I feel like I'm barely doing anything...especially for those classes. So weird. I guess my version of "good enough" work is still better than some other people's version of good work.
Or possibly they're all val.
Laga - Mar 10, 2009 4:27:14 pm PDT #3230 of 30000
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
I guess my version of "good enough" work is still better than some other people's version of good work.
This doesn't surprise me at all.