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« Reply #6750 on: February 04, 2009, 08:07:09 PM » |
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[Fosca: in all seriousness, if this comes up at any future point in the discussion, I would cut her off by saying "I'm sorry, but this is not within the purview of this course, nor is it scientifically defensible, even as a hypothesis." And move on.
Then she'll rat you out to the Dean for using big words. In a course about brain function, no less. The daring. The gall. |
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« Reply #6751 on: February 04, 2009, 09:50:34 PM » |
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[Fosca: in all seriousness, if this comes up at any future point in the discussion, I would cut her off by saying "I'm sorry, but this is not within the purview of this course, nor is it scientifically defensible, even as a hypothesis." And move on.
Then she'll rat you out to the Dean for using big words. No! Not big words. In a college course, no less. </sarcasm> Yeah, I don't think that excuse would fly, even at KFC. |
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Drinking a lot always helps.
Wheeeeee! You go, oh evilicious one.
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« Reply #6752 on: February 04, 2009, 11:13:05 PM » |
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I just got this one explaining why a student can't be in class tomorrow. This one hit my funny bone, even though it's way, way TMI. Student writes: "It is a throbbing head pain with clear fluids coming out, and I vomited tomato soup this morning and it sounded like I was giving birth to satan, but I felt much better after" and goes on to say that she hopes to be in class next week.
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« Reply #6753 on: February 05, 2009, 12:11:44 AM » |
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I just got this one explaining why a student can't be in class tomorrow. This one hit my funny bone, even though it's way, way TMI. Student writes: "It is a throbbing head pain with clear fluids coming out, and I vomited tomato soup this morning and it sounded like I was giving birth to satan, but I felt much better after" and goes on to say that she hopes to be in class next week.
Ye gods and little fishes, that is way too much information! Part of it really is kind of quotable though. At least she stayed away from class instead of sharing whatever virus caused this with you and everyone else. |
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« Reply #6754 on: February 05, 2009, 08:50:10 AM » |
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[Fosca: in all seriousness, if this comes up at any future point in the discussion, I would cut her off by saying "I'm sorry, but this is not within the purview of this course, nor is it scientifically defensible, even as a hypothesis." And move on.
Then she'll rat you out to the Dean for using big words. No! Not big words. In a college course, no less. </sarcasm> Yeah, I don't think that excuse would fly, even at KFC. It wouldn't fly with my chair, but I'm no so sure about the Dean; he's already reversed one of my decisions, although in that case it was presumably because he knew the student's mother--or at least, that's what the mother told me when she harangued me for half an hour trying to get me to change my mind before she went over my head. |
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They equate learning with "understanding magically everything that [the professor] teaches us because it's all so easy" not "expanding their knowledge and ability to apply that knowledge to new situations and problems." |
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« Reply #6755 on: February 05, 2009, 11:16:31 AM » |
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I just got this one explaining why a student can't be in class tomorrow. This one hit my funny bone, even though it's way, way TMI. Student writes: "It is a throbbing head pain with clear fluids coming out, and I vomited tomato soup this morning and it sounded like I was giving birth to satan, but I felt much better after" and goes on to say that she hopes to be in class next week.
Ye gods and little fishes, that is way too much information! Part of it really is kind of quotable though. At least she stayed away from class instead of sharing whatever virus caused this with you and everyone else. I would just like to know how the student is so familiar with the sound of giving birth to Satan. Now there's some life experience that worth some credit hours. |
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Unfortunately, I think conjugate gives good advice.
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« Reply #6756 on: February 05, 2009, 12:11:30 PM » |
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This just in...
Dear Mrs. Zuzu.......or Prof. Zuzu,
You were right i got a message that said my conference email to (partner name) was delayed. How long does it take for a delayed message to go through? I dont want (partner name) to not have what she neeeds for class on Friday....... WHAT DO I DO!!?!?!?! hahaha
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« Reply #6757 on: February 05, 2009, 12:16:15 PM » |
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This just in...
Dear Mrs. Zuzu.......or Prof. Zuzu,
You were right i got a message that said my conference email to (partner name) was delayed. How long does it take for a delayed message to go through? I dont want (partner name) to not have what she neeeds for class on Friday....... WHAT DO I DO!!?!?!?! hahaha
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« Reply #6758 on: February 05, 2009, 12:23:06 PM » |
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This just in...
Dear Mrs. Zuzu.......or Prof. Zuzu,
You were right i got a message that said my conference email to (partner name) was delayed. How long does it take for a delayed message to go through? I dont want (partner name) to not have what she neeeds for class on Friday....... WHAT DO I DO!!?!?!?! hahaha
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Well hurry up and right them back! I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO RIGHT!!!?????!!!! Do have any ideas???!!!! hahaha. |
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« Reply #6759 on: February 05, 2009, 12:58:42 PM » |
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This just in...
Dear Mrs. Zuzu.......or Prof. Zuzu,
You were right i got a message that said my conference email to (partner name) was delayed. How long does it take for a delayed message to go through? I dont want (partner name) to not have what she neeeds for class on Friday....... WHAT DO I DO!!?!?!?! hahaha
Please right back with some insight
Well hurry up and right them back! I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO RIGHT!!!?????!!!! Do have any ideas???!!!! hahaha. Perhaps you could right a wrong? As in the proper way to send an email to a professor. If all else fails, you could send him/her to seeweed's student and let him/her listen to what it sounds like to give birth to Satan. That would provide insight RIGHT quick! |
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« Reply #6760 on: February 05, 2009, 01:26:57 PM » |
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I just got this one explaining why a student can't be in class tomorrow. This one hit my funny bone, even though it's way, way TMI. Student writes: "It is a throbbing head pain with clear fluids coming out, and I vomited tomato soup this morning and it sounded like I was giving birth to satan, but I felt much better after" and goes on to say that she hopes to be in class next week.
Ye gods and little fishes, that is way too much information! Part of it really is kind of quotable though. At least she stayed away from class instead of sharing whatever virus caused this with you and everyone else. I would just like to know how the student is so familiar with the sound of giving birth to Satan. Now there's some life experience that worth some credit hours. Good point. Was Rosemary's Baby based on her family experience? And I'm really intrigued by the thought of naming those credits..."Applied Demonology"? "Exorcism and Pregnancy"? |
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« Reply #6761 on: February 05, 2009, 01:28:36 PM » |
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I just got this one explaining why a student can't be in class tomorrow. This one hit my funny bone, even though it's way, way TMI. Student writes: "It is a throbbing head pain with clear fluids coming out, and I vomited tomato soup this morning and it sounded like I was giving birth to satan, but I felt much better after" and goes on to say that she hopes to be in class next week.
Ye gods and little fishes, that is way too much information! Part of it really is kind of quotable though. At least she stayed away from class instead of sharing whatever virus caused this with you and everyone else. I would just like to know how the student is so familiar with the sound of giving birth to Satan. Now there's some life experience that worth some credit hours. Good point. Was Rosemary's Baby based on her family experience? And I'm really intrigued by the thought of naming those credits..."Applied Demonology"? "Exorcism and Pregnancy"? Religious studies? Film studies topics course on Horror Movie Sound Effects? |
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Unfortunately, I think conjugate gives good advice.
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« Reply #6762 on: February 05, 2009, 02:56:25 PM » |
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First of these for the term - from a student who joined the class late and has not yet attended any class meeting.
Dear Prof. Oseph,
Can i please meet with u today at anytime of your convenience to discuss a few things.
Thanks,
Eternally Absent Snowflake
At least he used "Dear", "Prof", "please", and "your convenience", but now I am speculating on how he will phrase the request - "Can you explain X, Y, and Z [X, Y, and Z being all of the topics he missed]" usually is how they try to get around my "I don't reteach missed material" rule.
Ooh, I got a reply! So I emailed him back saying that I was unavailable to meet today, but I would be happy to meet with him during my office hours, or he could come up after class tomorrow (yeah right - he'd actually have to come to class then) to talk to me about scheduling a different time if office hours didn't work. He sends this reply: "u are my teacherr u are suposed to meet with me if i need help - i will be by today in fafternoon to see if u are there." Where is Concerned Parent when I need a lesson about bending over backwards to catch falling snowflakes? The author of this email showed up to class today. He apologized for never coming to class before. I asked him if he still wanted to meet, he said, "Well, it was just about what I've missed, but I've read a lot about X topic, and so I think I'm okay. I'll try to come to class from now on." Glad he's read so much about X topic. I bet, however, that he and I haven't been reading the same things about X topic, so I hope he's good at mind reading, so he can figure out how to answer my questions on the next test. Speaking of which, he did ask me when the next test was, and when I told him, "I think in two weeks, but it's on the syllabus," he replied, "Oh, it is?" Then he proudly told me that he had bought the textbooks, so he'd be okay! |
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Oseph....you are right and you make sense.
For your future comments, I insult very directly.
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« Reply #6763 on: February 05, 2009, 08:19:33 PM » |
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It sounds as tho' the textbooks are his new talismans against failure.
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« Reply #6764 on: February 05, 2009, 08:23:27 PM » |
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Update to the update on the student who "might have to miss class sometimes." Turns out, since she has shown signs of life via email, my chair doesn't think I should mark her as not attending on the three week rosters.
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I like money. I like to buy stuff and experiences with money.
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