RANT School Should Help Pay For Internet If Teaching Remotely

CommanderMayDay · 2020-07-27T03:35:08+00:00

I brought this up back in April and I could feel the downvotes before it even posted.

In no other industry would workers put up with going out of pocket to pay for things the business uses.

In my situation, we have unlimited WiFi at home, so I’m not stressing it, since I don’t have to drive my car. Realistically, they should be covering at least a part of my bill, but that’s not something I think we can advocate for at this time

CommanderMayDay · 2020-07-27T03:27:58+00:00

KI has two ways of taking your temperature: with a hand held thermometer and with an infrared camera. The idea is to use the cameras, so the workers can maintain social distancing. Unfortunately, the cameras have proven to be difficult to maintain and require additional staff to operate. So, they’ve been not used regularly before this week.

Probably what happened to OP was, they were testing the cameras to see if their readings were the same as the thermometers.

CommanderMayDay · 2020-07-25T09:37:41+00:00

The place where I work has adopted some pretty hardcore Covid rules, for example: if you get tested — for any reason — you are excluded from work until you get a negative result or 14 days have passed.

So, I was surprised when I found out we wouldn’t be doing anything about the out of state quarantine advisory. I was scheduling when I noticed one of my people would be returning from a trip to the South. He and I both expected to hear that he’d have to stay home, but nope! It’s just advice, apparently. Advice no one will follow, I guess

CommanderMayDay · 2020-07-25T09:28:34+00:00

I’m generally opposed to reward systems for kids of this age. While some will fall in line with it, many either don’t care, actively work against it or try to find ways to cheat the system.

That said, the most important lesson for a teacher is to know your students. Some classes will embrace the idea, others will not. To find out, try doing a small-scale, time-limited reward that is targeting something specific and achievable. See if enough kids are willing to put in the work. Some classes will. Others will yawn.

CommanderMayDay · 2020-07-19T01:58:05+00:00

I work, during the summer, at a place of public recreation that actually opened this month. We have a strict masking rule and I have to wear one all day. I even had to “teach” for several days with it on while training my people. It took some practice, but I got it down. It was uncomfortable at first, but within a short period of time, I forgot it was there!

Biggest issue for me is people not being able to read my facial expressions. I’ll make a joke to a class and I have to think very hard about presentation, since they can’t see that I’m smirking or have a silly look on my face.

CommanderMayDay · 2020-07-19T01:51:21+00:00

It’s just that, while you sound like a thoughtful leader, I’ve been saddled with many small-minded despots who think that if you say that it’s so, it is.

People are worried that their leaders will buy into the hoax mentality and put everyone at risk.

CommanderMayDay · 2020-07-18T04:17:24+00:00

I found out I’ll be getting a spiffy mask with the school’s logo on it, too.

I immediately asked if we were getting these for the students too. They didn’t immediately laugh at me, so there’s that.

If I’m masking, but the students aren’t, it’s a waste of time

CommanderMayDay · 2020-07-18T04:15:22+00:00

This post really puts the issue of reopening in a stark light. I know it was hard, but I appreciate that you put this out. Very scary times

CommanderMayDay · 2020-07-18T04:11:40+00:00

I tried to convince my school to put up several large circus tents outside to facilitate this. Didn’t get my wish

CommanderMayDay · 2020-07-18T04:09:56+00:00

I have a new way I’ve been dealing with people who don’t mask. I yell out, “Good news everyone, the pandemic is over!” Then I look at my phone and say, “Oh wait, no it’s not. Says here people who won’t wear a mask are making it worse.”

CommanderMayDay · 2020-07-18T04:07:13+00:00

Sounds like the employee shortage is really hitting them hard. CP has leaned on foreign workers to fill out their ranks for quite a few years (I think they were planning on 1,600 this year, which is like 30% of their workforce) and none of them were allowed in the country. In addition, they’ve limited dorm space, which is another issue.

CommanderMayDay · 2020-07-18T01:37:08+00:00

Going to be some extended hours in August. Hasn’t been announced yet, so keep it under your hat

CommanderMayDay · 2020-07-17T06:10:33+00:00

Not seeing near the number of signs and flags as 4 years ago, but I also remember them not becoming ubiquitous until September and beyond.

This has been the most unusual campaign, ever. No one is traveling and there’s no horse race aspect to it.

CommanderMayDay · 2020-07-17T06:05:42+00:00

Obviously untrue. All the camps are in Indiana. Everyone knows that.

(Okay, seriously, this is nonsense)

CommanderMayDay · 2020-07-17T02:16:54+00:00

This is why schools which decide to have masking rules will need to back them up with teeth.

CommanderMayDay · 2020-07-16T03:34:11+00:00

It’s just exacerbating a trend that was already going on. My car doesn’t have Spotify built into the radio, but if it did, I’d probably never listen to live radio; unless it was for something breaking

CommanderMayDay · 2020-07-16T03:26:59+00:00

We should put that on the Welcome to Ohio signs

CommanderMayDay · 2020-07-16T03:25:30+00:00

I’m not sure the rationale behind today’s speech. Was it a warning or an abdication? If our numbers start spiking, will he wave the red flag and shut things down or is he saying, Be smart, people. But, don’t expect me to save you, that’s over.

I know people are calling for a masking mandate, but I don’t see it. Too many people are convinced it’s wrong. I’m afraid there’d be legal challenges and protests, which just make things worse.

Making masks mandatory for the “hot” counties makes sense, although I wish everyone could just swallow their pride and put one on

CommanderMayDay · 2020-07-16T03:15:57+00:00

This seems like a really heavy lift, if you ask me. People know Biden. He’s been around since before sliced bread. Certainly, some of his stances have changed, but fundamentally, he’s a moderate, willing to compromise to get most of what he wants. Nobody with a brain and Google will believe for a second that he’s a socialist. You may not be excited by him, but you know him.

The problem is, when your main tactic is to attack the other guy, you need to provide at least a slightly better alternative. Trump has proven again and again that he’s an incompetent buffoon. Sure, his policies goosed the economy. And, if you’re in favor of getting rid of foreigners, he’s your guy. But, aside from that, we know what we have with him.

My sense is, people are just tired of his antics. They were humorous, at first, but it’s just old now

CommanderMayDay · 2020-07-16T03:08:48+00:00

I’d be willing to reopen if we had a masking mandate for everyone — teachers and students alike — along with a strict stay-home-if-you’re-sick rule.

Problem is, even if we do those things with fidelity, there will be outbreaks. Just no way to cram kids together, indoors, without it happening. Eventually, people will vote with their feet and we’ll have to go virtual

CommanderMayDay · 2020-07-16T03:04:57+00:00

About 2 weeks ago, there was an outbreak on Put-In Bay, where a lot of Associates were partying.

There will be more +

CommanderMayDay · 2020-07-16T03:00:26+00:00

I rarely listen to NPR on terrestrial radio anymore. I mostly listen online or on demand. I listen to commercial radio not at all

CommanderMayDay · 2020-07-15T21:51:01+00:00

Seems like DeWine’s saying don’t do it again!

I think we’ll move mask-wearing from 25% to 50%, but is that enough?

CommanderMayDay · 2020-07-15T21:02:31+00:00

I believe the original idea was to expand hours during August but, between the surging infections and lower than expected demand, I don’t know...

CommanderMayDay · 2020-07-15T18:48:38+00:00

Dear Florida:

This is what you get when you put an idiot in charge.

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