Yesterday was the due date for my undergrads big assignment. Online submission, three files, many requirements. Like always, there was many many many last minute panics. Everything from pdfing files (not required) to clicking submit before uploading files. I told students I would try to respond within 30 minutes and for the most part, I did, but some students felt that was too short and used other communication channels so I had messages coming from every direction (including a phone call from the help desk, following from their email about a student (who had aready emailed me and to which I had already responded) to which I had already responded (both the student AND helpdesk)).
I’m now convinced that students do not read. Period. All the information was there (and I suppose I should give credit to the 50% of students who didn’t need help), but seriously, how hard is it? The explanation is there, there’s a downloadable file, and there’s the printout we gave them 9 weeks ago. It’s shocking to have to keep a whole day clear because some students don’t listen.
But I digress.
It’s over, that’s what counts.
Now to get on with my research while my tutors mark. Or maybe put that aside as well and enjoy the seven days before my daughter flies to Canada to embark on a new career (not to mention life and climate).
Dang, and now the drummer has started up. I just wish he’d focus on his sense of rhythm, which I’m lead to believe is really important for drummers.
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a drummer without rhythm…..very bad indeed!
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