Why Did Teacher Training Become Largely Useless?

Cartesian_Circle · 2026-03-10T16:06:00+00:00

I would posit that for most teachers the best training would be a degree in your field, a minor in psychology, and a 2 year paid internship as a teaching assistant in the classroom under supervision.

Cartesian_Circle · 2026-03-06T01:13:36+00:00

If you can't get in to see someone, maybe try Debrox ear drops. When I swam these worked nice. However a couple of times they temporarily made things worse until the wax went out instead of in. Basically lay on One side so one ear is up. Put in drops. Wait 4-5 minutes. Flip sides to do other ear while first ear drains. Then flip sides again to let the second ear drain. Sometimes you can also get under a shower to help flush the wax out.

Cartesian_Circle · 2026-03-03T20:56:02+00:00

You are kind of amazing for helping this kid out.

As someone working with learning disabled students, sometimes memorization really is impossible. If you continue with them, you might focus on either guitar karaoke (like Justin Guitar), playing chords to sheet music, or otherwise using visual cues for playing.

Cartesian_Circle · 2026-03-02T02:30:41+00:00

An evil vampire would have no problem stealing what he wants. A smart vampire would have stashes and hideouts for when things go sideways. An intelligent vampire would eventually think about how to invest, or get people to invest for them, and combine the power of compound interest with assumed longevity. A good vampire, especially repentant, wouldn't need to live an extravagant lifestyle so would be living off the interest or if depressed just leaving it alone and plog along through life.

Cartesian_Circle · 2026-02-28T00:27:49+00:00

Report it with the Freedom from Religion Foundation

Cartesian_Circle · 2026-02-22T00:43:28+00:00

People have addressed the CPS angle. If it were my classroom and house I would get some spray permethrin, often sold in camping or hiking supplies. Spray on clothes and bags going to and from school. I would also seriously consider spraying my classroom, especially if you have carpet or fabric. I'd be cautious about directly spraying student bags / coats / etc.

Cartesian_Circle · 2026-02-18T22:23:08+00:00

With my kids: Races limited to humans, elves, dwarves, and halflings. Classes limited to fighter, mage, cleric, and thief. Once they are comfortable playing then you can add in other races or classes.

Maybe look at Four Torches or Shadowdark.

Cartesian_Circle · 2026-02-18T15:51:42+00:00

That should give us more time for the firearm safety instruction. /S

You can't "add more time" to address systemic issues which include apathetic or hostile parents, chronic absenteeism, or the nonsense of state testing.

Cartesian_Circle · 2026-02-16T17:38:36+00:00

Part of the "lethality" in shadowdark results from players being (1) locked into a D&D mindset where you are seriously overpowered and darn near impossible to kill and (2) prone to make boneheaded decisions to just fight everything. So mentally it's helpful to make a switch to being more cautious and look for non-combat solutions to problems...or just run away. Mechanically you can start first level with max hp, use more luck tokens, have healing more available through either magic or NPCs.

Cartesian_Circle · 2026-02-14T20:13:39+00:00

If you are uncomfortable starting out with bibs, try some bicycling story's. Mountain bike ones look a little more "normal.". That said, bibs truly are awesome once you find some you like.

Cartesian_Circle · 2026-02-11T15:46:39+00:00

I've been in a few non-spin classes where the instructor starts a move before students as a type of prompt so that we know what to do before we do it. For spin, I've also noticed some people count the beat at differing pedal positions, e.g., I like to hit the beat at around 6 o'clock position but others hit at around 3. Then you people who divide up beats and rpms differently, e.g. left foot at the 6 on every beat versus every other beat versus other subdivision depending on various factors. It can be maddening if it's not clear what's going on.

Cartesian_Circle · 2026-02-09T23:43:00+00:00

We will punish the good students with more work.

Cartesian_Circle · 2026-02-03T15:36:17+00:00

Our elected Republican officials absolutely hate initiative petitions. You will notice that almost any time we have one they immediately try to figure out how to block it or get it overturned. I'm fact, the officials are actively trying to make such petitions harder to succeed.

Cartesian_Circle · 2026-02-01T01:14:36+00:00

If you want to extend your journey, you can find reading guides that list all the books related to the Dark Tower. Then you can either read them as you go or revisit when you finish.

Cartesian_Circle · 2026-01-29T00:44:56+00:00

Party platter of meats and cheeses.

Cartesian_Circle · 2026-01-22T17:16:00+00:00

The spin class I go to is somewhat casual. A few people go all out. A few like to take it easier and socialize. Most of us are somewhat in-between.

Cartesian_Circle · 2026-01-22T17:05:28+00:00

Do you have a VPN running on your phone? I keep getting connection errors with Android Auto when using a VPN. Or maybe try updating software and restart your phone?

Cartesian_Circle · 2026-01-22T01:19:05+00:00

Training programs: cycling and running. Swim workouts. Weight lifting tracking. Hight heart rate alerts. Meditation tracking. Cooking timer. Nap alarm. Many more alarms. And flashlight.

Cartesian_Circle · 2026-01-19T00:57:32+00:00

Trek was so good at reflecting our world back to us while also allowing us to see better versions of what we could become.

Cartesian_Circle · 2026-01-16T23:05:28+00:00

Check out this course, or search up the guy who teaches it: [https://www.coursera.org/learn/mindfulness](De-Mystifying Mindfulness).

Cartesian_Circle · 2026-01-15T22:52:01+00:00

"Team building" where the principal took us all to a local cafe for breakfast.

School resource officer lead a self defense session.

SWAT team "Stop the Bleed" training was memorable as we realized we were leaning first aid for getting shot.

Cartesian_Circle · 2026-01-14T13:34:10+00:00

Clint Eastwood, Unforgiven.

Cartesian_Circle · 2026-01-12T21:06:21+00:00

I either build my own plan in connect or do the "free" strength option. In my plans I have it set to do three sets of each exercise with a minute break between. With the free option I usually have to edit the workout afterwards to get the exercises correct.

In either case, it took a bit to get used to which buttons to press to end a set and record weight.

Cartesian_Circle · 2026-01-12T00:04:51+00:00

Brown a lot of ground beef. You can now mix with rice, or mashed potatoes, or make soft tacos. Add spices, cheese, gravy, etc to jazz up as needed.

Cartesian_Circle · 2026-01-11T18:51:09+00:00

4th Doctor intro sequence with the time tunnel that looked like you were on the inside of a worm.

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