I'd like to preemptively rant about how my coteacher is going to give the kids the answer to whatever warm up I decided to do tomorrow.
Quote from: hangook77 on September 15, 2017, 08:14:53 amNo ranting today. It's friday. I only have 3 classes on Friday. First period is free. The weather is seasonably cool and nice. (So I'm told. Expats said last night Sept is usually still pretty humid most years.) Either way, it's Friday. Nothing to complain about here. Happy Friday everyone!!!You're in the wrong thread.Just kidding, have a good weekend.
No ranting today. It's friday. I only have 3 classes on Friday. First period is free. The weather is seasonably cool and nice. (So I'm told. Expats said last night Sept is usually still pretty humid most years.) Either way, it's Friday. Nothing to complain about here. Happy Friday everyone!!!
I received a 10% warning (which lead to me being muted) for "Posting in the wrong thread" (several weeks after i made the posting i might add). I just noticed someone else today had their topic moved as it was in the the wrong thread, yet they have no 10% warning. Where is the consitency?As i am being moderated, this more than likely will not be posted!
Quote from: flyingspider on September 15, 2017, 01:45:18 pmI'm not going to reward the loud kids for overpowering the quiet (and usually better behaved) students who are also eager to answer questions but can't get a word in edgewise because of the little brats who are screaming. I'll try to avoid picking on the students who are showing out/making a scene until they calm down but my CT always makes comments like "so-and-so really wants to answer..." like nudging me to choose the loudest over the ones who are actually following my rules.
I'm not going to reward the loud kids for overpowering the quiet (and usually better behaved) students who are also eager to answer questions but can't get a word in edgewise because of the little brats who are screaming.
Quote from: sevenpm on September 15, 2017, 02:04:27 pmQuote from: flyingspider on September 15, 2017, 01:45:18 pmI'm not going to reward the loud kids for overpowering the quiet (and usually better behaved) students who are also eager to answer questions but can't get a word in edgewise because of the little brats who are screaming. I'll try to avoid picking on the students who are showing out/making a scene until they calm down but my CT always makes comments like "so-and-so really wants to answer..." like nudging me to choose the loudest over the ones who are actually following my rules. I just straight up tell my little rugrats that I will not choose anybody who is yelling. They know the rules (even if they don't always follow them): raise your hand quietly or be ignored forever!
Quote from: kyndo on September 16, 2017, 11:08:33 amQuote from: sevenpm on September 15, 2017, 02:04:27 pmQuote from: flyingspider on September 15, 2017, 01:45:18 pmI'm not going to reward the loud kids for overpowering the quiet (and usually better behaved) students who are also eager to answer questions but can't get a word in edgewise because of the little brats who are screaming. I'll try to avoid picking on the students who are showing out/making a scene until they calm down but my CT always makes comments like "so-and-so really wants to answer..." like nudging me to choose the loudest over the ones who are actually following my rules. I just straight up tell my little rugrats that I will not choose anybody who is yelling. They know the rules (even if they don't always follow them): raise your hand quietly or be ignored forever! Kyndo,Have you ever had any kind of professional development on "engagement"?One of the first things we were taught in teacher training: raise hands=bad, no raise hands=good.There are obvious answers as to why, but have you ever considered other ways to keep the entire class engaged, rather than just a few students?
1) The understanding we entered into to share our materials on this website was that they would be freely available to other members.2) Even right now, the front page proclaims "sign up for a free account to have access to lesson plans" (see attachment).3) I have posted hundreds of PPTs containing probably thousands of images, many of them copyright of powerful media companies. When this was a free site, an "educational use" argument is easily made for use of this IP. Now that it's behind a paywall, not only is Arsalan on the hook, so am I, even though I won't see any money.4) I don't have any choice but remove materials that I feel may now infringe someone's copyright. I'm going to wait a week or so first, to see if any policy changes are forthcoming.5) There is also, as anyone able to read for comprehension should understand, a strong objection to the manner in which the paywall was erected. Any number of ways of raising money could have been implemented, from a donation frame a la wikipedia with a set goal, to a leveled service with limits according to, say, volume of dls--pay a premium for more ppt downloads.
Ever tried plickers or a similar form of a "clicker"? Random name generator or other to take bias out of the selection process?
Quote from: Mr C on September 13, 2017, 09:45:53 am1) The understanding we entered into to share our materials on this website was that they would be freely available to other members.2) Even right now, the front page proclaims "sign up for a free account to have access to lesson plans" (see attachment).3) I have posted hundreds of PPTs containing probably thousands of images, many of them copyright of powerful media companies. When this was a free site, an "educational use" argument is easily made for use of this IP. Now that it's behind a paywall, not only is Arsalan on the hook, so am I, even though I won't see any money.4) I don't have any choice but remove materials that I feel may now infringe someone's copyright. I'm going to wait a week or so first, to see if any policy changes are forthcoming.5) There is also, as anyone able to read for comprehension should understand, a strong objection to the manner in which the paywall was erected. Any number of ways of raising money could have been implemented, from a donation frame a la wikipedia with a set goal, to a leveled service with limits according to, say, volume of dls--pay a premium for more ppt downloads.So, over a week has passed and still no word from Aslan and no sign that the pay wall is coming down. How long are you willing to wait Mr. C? I'm wondering if I should make this a priority for myself...
I literally only use Mr C's work and Taramurphys work. I haven't paid yet, but have formulated a plan to get around the "I can't pay" issue I am having, but Tara has already removed her work and if Mr C does the same then I truly couldn't be arsed to even try and make a plan.
Quote from: What?What? on September 18, 2017, 09:10:14 amI literally only use Mr C's work and Taramurphys work. I haven't paid yet, but have formulated a plan to get around the "I can't pay" issue I am having, but Tara has already removed her work and if Mr C does the same then I truly couldn't be arsed to even try and make a plan.I hear you.As I've mentioned before Mr. C is one of the top two contributors with regards to quality of content and meeting the learning objectives.The publishing company, Chunjae? needs to hire him to create a supplementary resource kit.
I asked my CT if the principal is ever involved in disciplining students and she said no, so I asked how can she tell teachers not to do it if she won't even help? It's totally insane, there is no system for discipline here and now our new principal is actively trying to make things worse.