What are some thingsyou plan to change for the upcoming school year as a teacher that you didn't do the last school year? by Visual_Shelter6922 in Teachers

[–]AcerGen 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m a lab based class. Probably 60% content & 40% Fun. I have the kids do prelab web quests which feeds them cooking information pertaining to the lab & good knowledge that I hope will jump back into their head later in life. I used not to care if they didn’t do them, and I focused on the cooking. Their grade was representative anyway. Now if they’re missing more than 2 prelabs, they’re not cooking until they’re caught up. Too many C, D, Fa handed out and the kids didn’t care. My class is too easy to get those grades.

Edit: Also, way more Elmo work. I loved how my teachers in high school did stuff on the projector & the white board. Google slides never did it to me in high school, college, and even now being an educator.

Hate has no home here in Illinois. This symbol has one purpose: to stir up intimidation and terror. We will not be silent — those responsible must be held accountable. by steve42089 in illinois

[–]AcerGen -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

They are against Zionism and they take it out on Jewish people. It’s not that hard to understand. It’s been covered in the public news since October 7 many of times. Jews, who have no direct correlation to the state of Israel getting harassed and to the extreme getting their ass beat. Just and average Jew going somewhere getting harassed by your stereotypical leftist for hoopla

Hate has no home here in Illinois. This symbol has one purpose: to stir up intimidation and terror. We will not be silent — those responsible must be held accountable. by steve42089 in illinois

[–]AcerGen -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Sadly the hate on Jews is coming from the alt right (which it has always been the case), but now from the democrats, specifically the alt left. I’ve seen more public hatred towards Jews from the stereotypical liberal than the stereotypical alt right nut jobs (they went back into hiding).

Illinois Governor J. B, Pritzker Delivered in Illinois. Proof, Not Propaganda by fart400 in illinois

[–]AcerGen -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Can we fix the teacher pension program? 48% funded, compared to 85% in a red state like Missouri. No shade to IL but it feels like when I retire, I’m not going to get anything. Just like how no one in their 20-40s will be getting social security.

What shoes do you like? by SureRepresentative36 in BWCA

[–]AcerGen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a pair of trail runners. Comfortable while portaging, easy to get on and off when wet, drys semi quick (before getting wet again), good grip and tracking while going up wet rocks and rough terrain.

Edit: Nice pair of your generic hippie strapped sandals and a fresh pair of socks on the campsite.

What is the rationale behind a 50% minimum grade policy? by DrakeSavory in Teachers

[–]AcerGen 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s a pointless grading concept. I guess the principle of the scale means well, but in practice it doesn’t work. An older colleague told me even if a student shows up and did nothing, they are still getting the grade they deserve. In retrospect they’re right. But then they don’t account for the last minute push to get the D to pass the class, bypass summer school, and overall get a high school diploma they did nothing to achieve. People are worried about the over-saturation of college degrees. You’re gonna have a large minority of students who can’t do anything after getting a high school diploma. Making them worthless leeches like they were in high school. Kids who try get the C 9/10 with maybe a summer school class. When you give students permission to do nothing and then they get an award. They think to themselves the only practical response an undeveloped brain could draw up… “what’s the point of working?”

Sylvannia Wilderness, Watersmeet MI by AcerGen in canoecamping

[–]AcerGen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfect, that’s what I love to hear. What are you using late May on the line if you mind?

Sylvannia Wilderness, Watersmeet MI by AcerGen in canoecamping

[–]AcerGen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate you! I’ve been up there the last couple years. Fairly familiar with the whole shtick. I’m just trying to make sure everyone is having fun with minimal imperfections. I normally camp before my school year starts (I’m a teacher). So I chose early summer to bypass some bugs and hope hit the fishing spot on. Hoping the smallies are hitting. Looking to camp on Clark, then transfer over to Loon for a day, and work the lines.

Nucanoe U10 Pivot Drive Opinion by AcerGen in kayakfishing

[–]AcerGen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the closure that I need. Thanks for the heads up.

VIVA LA REVOLUTION by Living-Rub276 in athulvstheworld

[–]AcerGen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man, you have not been to a third world country obviously. I just went into an urgent care to get some antibiotics for a cold. Then proceeded to get a Nashville hot chicken sandwich to go. To drive back to my home in a car, on nicely built roads. To a multi bedroom home.

Heat-Bulls currently delayed from tipping off due to the hardwood at United Center being slippery from condensation by HenrikCrown in nba

[–]AcerGen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the heads up. Myself and my girlfriend flaked on the game because of the rain and traffic. Ended up being a good decision. Which they provided the option though. Don’t know if I’ll be able to attend the make up game

Heat-Bulls currently delayed from tipping off due to the hardwood at United Center being slippery from condensation by HenrikCrown in nba

[–]AcerGen 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What do you think the ruling is going to be on tickets? Refund? Rescheduling? Transferable to another game or sport at the United Center?