What's happening to my medical students this year? Why are they so nice?
Today, a student who missed the first two classes showed up. She explained that she has a high Eiken level (it's a Japanese test about English) so she doesn't have to take the class. However, she decided to attend despite alright having the credits for it because her friends told her it was fun. 
This is a TOEIC class. It's not supposed to be fun. It's supposed to be the most boring English class on campus!
In my Thursday afternoon class, I have a student with diabetes. So, there are special rules for her, namely, she's allowed to eat and drink as much as she wants in class (it is in theory not allowed). I've always been warned that she could pass out at any time.
Today, in the middle of the class, I saw her head slowly going down as if she was losing consciousness.
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Boy, thought I was being too easy on assignments in a graded class I am teaching, and I have a classic bell curve right now. 
#teaching
Celebrate UN Spanish Language Day with our Spanish-language film teaching guides! Elevate your lessons with plans, handouts, and discussion questions in Spanish. ¡Viva el español!
https://journeysinfilm.org/articles/five-documentaries-with-spanish-language-guides/
#SpanishLanguageDay #Spanish #DíaDelIdiomaEspañol #IdiomaEspañol #Español #Education #Edutooters #Homeschool #Teaching #Educación #Enseñanza #Profesores #Language @education @edutooters
In an interdisciplinary Masters-level class at RWTH Aachen, I taught construction, architecture, mechanical and other students how to clone and run Python/NodeJS repositories from GitHub.
One of the projects was based on using a music visualiser to create music animations. At this link, you can find what the students created: https://diraneyya.github.io/deep-music-visualizer-showdown/
c*V=c*V should have its own entrance exam.
it. only. works. if. you. get. the. INDICES. right.
You can not make 50mL of a solution by diluting 250mL of concentrated stock.
WAAAARRGHHGHGHGHRRRRrrp (I'm fine. Just too many stupid errors in a stupid little test by kids I know can do better.)
#MarkingExams #teaching #Science #highered
Today in the classroom:
First year #chemistry is practicing identifying redox reactions from oxidation numbers.
Second year chem is finishing their buffers investigation and doing a bunch of math.
#Webdev is languishing, so I'm trying to help them get this project over the finish line before the long weekend.
Extra exam time: why do so many schoolkids suddenly need it? https://www.theguardian.com/education/2025/apr/23/extra-exam-time-why-do-so-many-schoolkids-suddenly-need-it #Specialeducationalneeds #TeacherNetwork #Schoolfunding #Lifeandstyle #Youngpeople #Education #Teaching #Schools #Society #UKnews #Exams
New on our website
Normal Women by Philippa Gregory
https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/childrens-book-reviews/normal-women/
#education #teaching #kidlit
New on our website
Summer themed books for children
https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/books-for-topics/summer-themed-books-for-children/
#education #teaching #kidlit
New on our website
Spring themed books for children
https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/books-for-topics/spring-themed-books-for-children/
#education #teaching #kidlit
TKM is More Than File Storage.
Teaching-related knowledge management means creating, using, and sharing insights—not just archiving lesson plans.
Shift from storage to reflection.
Use tools for thinking, not just storing.
Turn data into actionable knowledge.
Read more: https://doi.org/10.58079/1305i
Let’s stop managing files and start managing meaning.
#PKM #EdTech #Teaching #HigherEd #Mythbusting #SustainabilityEducation
RESOURCES FOR TEACHING A GLOBAL MIDDLE AGES
Resources to support those who aim to teach a history of medieval art that more fully explores “every corner of the medieval world.”
https://www.medievalart.org/teaching-a-global-middle-ages-art-history
#MedievalHistory #MedievalArt #Teaching #EducationalResources
Trump administration considering issuing #executiveorder to integrate #artificialintelligence into #K12 #education, according to a draft circulated by #WhiteHouse to several federal agencies, obtained by #WashingtonPost. Under the draft executive order federal agencies would be instructed 2 take steps 2 train students in using #AI and incorporate it into #teaching related tasks. The agencies would also be asked to partner w the #privatesector [surprise] to develop relevant programs in #schools
Metacognition requires more than reflection... one must recognize deficiencies and strategize to avoid or overcome them. #education #teaching
We have a guest post today from Gregory Crespi on what is lost when the first-year Contracts course contracts from six credits to four. ContractsProfs will engage in massive resistance, holding semi-mandatory “review” sessions outside of class hours.
Today in the classroom:
First year #chemistry is exploring oxidation and reduction with a potato battery (Zn + Cu redox). They're also practicing oxidation states.
Second year chem is exploring buffers with a cookbook lab. Tomorrow, they make their own buffer.
#Webdev is putting together their refactored sites based on the large group audit.
Purpose and motive
In the Gospel Jesus provides an answer when asked about his use of parables
:The disciples came to him and asked, "Why do you speak to the people in parables?" He replied"The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance
#Jesus #Parables #Teaching #Tools #Stories
Parables of Jesus - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parables_of_Jesus
Are #ChatGPT and co harming human intelligence?
This #Guardian article makes much reference to #IQ measures. In my view IQ is a measure of how good a person is at IQ tests. And I have great doubts as to the meaning of #Pisa testing.
Disclaimer: I was not good at IQ tests and I have a short attention spa ooh look a squirrel.
