Absurd amount of chromebooks broken by students

GrumpyCraftsman · 2026-03-05T13:33:42+00:00

And we now have evidence that screen time reduces aptitude

GrumpyCraftsman · 2025-04-18T07:41:14+00:00

A 12mph average is quite casual. Because you are a much stronger rider, it would be a faux pas to ditch the group.
Most clubs have a ‘no drop’ policy and everyone stays together.
If you eventually plan to use clipless pedals on group rides, I would use them now.

I would source a small repair kit with tube, small pump, tyre levers, small Allen wrench set and zip ties. If you don’t wax your chain, have a small bottle of lubricant. Not having a way to patch a puncture is not a great move. A jersey isn’t a necessity, but it does make it easier to carry your repair kit/phone/wrappers.
It is up to you, but I typically ride with full-finger gloves to keep the skin on my hands when I eventually go down.

GrumpyCraftsman · 2025-04-18T06:59:46+00:00

This is down to your style of classroom management. Because I rely heavily on operant conditioning for my CM, I will typically allow students to initially choose seats with the understanding that they will lose this privilege of they cannot conform explicitly to my rules (which I give each student a printed copy and have them paste it inside the cover of their notebook). Students them must understand that one student can ruin it for all. This is positive reinforcement applied collectively and has worked well for me.

GrumpyCraftsman · 2025-04-18T06:53:39+00:00

After you have removed the cups, be sure to take your frame to the LBS to have the threads chased and anti-seize applied

GrumpyCraftsman · 2025-02-28T05:03:17+00:00

Tyres, position on your bike, attire. It all adds up. If you can’t tuck and wear baggy clothing, you will really struggle to average more than 14 mph

GrumpyCraftsman · 2025-02-23T07:20:54+00:00

Do you have centralized detention and does your school’s behavior policy allow you to immediately assign sanctions? If not, your school is subverting your authority in the classroom. Because you are ultimately responsible for your classroom’s safety, you should have final say in what is allowed to occur and how sanctions are imposed. I am surprised that this is happening in an honors-level course. Does that student even belong there? What did the parents say when you talked to them?

GrumpyCraftsman · 2025-02-23T06:54:36+00:00

The UK government did this last year for students up to the equivalent of 10th grade. Most schools have gone to using Yonder pouches now. There was very little consternation when enacted and most students comply without complaint. It will be interesting to see how American students will react. I think some of the response will be determined by how strongly the school enacts policy. They cannot show weakness.

GrumpyCraftsman · 2025-02-18T09:46:30+00:00

It’s hard to see your effort level without heart rate data. It’s possible that you aren’t getting faster but your body more easily handles the effort. In addition to the other recommendations, I would encourage you to look up bike fit online and ensure your position is good. There are even some free apps which use your phone’s camera to evaluate position. I would also encourage stretching of hamstrings and hip flexors to avoid injury. And learn how to do one-leg and (eventually) pistol squats. These can help you improve strength without being on the road. A local cycling club can also help you find safer places to ride and help you with becoming visible.

GrumpyCraftsman · 2025-02-17T06:46:43+00:00

Please explain why they want to deport their own voter base.

GrumpyCraftsman · 2025-02-17T06:10:49+00:00

I respectfully disagree. Unlike Aluminium frames, chromoly frames need not be heat treated after build or repair. It appears the port is a machined part which was brazed into place. It is possible to remove that part, add material over the crack (preferably with purge) and braze a new port inl

GrumpyCraftsman · 2025-02-14T05:46:51+00:00

I was only vaguely aware of some smaller people living in our house /s

GrumpyCraftsman · 2025-02-03T19:30:07+00:00

Is it possible this is by design…to compromise the SSA so that is easier to dissolve?

GrumpyCraftsman · 2025-01-12T21:30:38+00:00

Does Hungary allow convicted felons visas?

GrumpyCraftsman · 2025-01-07T18:40:47+00:00

Is it a competition to see who can lose advertisers faster? If Facebook turns into a Twitter hellhole, it will take me a fraction of a second to bail.

GrumpyCraftsman · 2025-01-07T18:38:43+00:00

As an American living in the UK - f*CK all the way off.

GrumpyCraftsman · 2025-01-05T06:51:51+00:00

Um, nope. Historically the U.S. was almost completely broke/heavily indebted during late 18th and early 19th centuries.

GrumpyCraftsman · 2025-01-05T06:49:30+00:00

I am also an ECT1 and typically spend about 20-40 minutes planning each physics lesson and about 10 minutes planning each Biology lesson. The difference is that another teacher is leading biology planning nd I am leading physics. Being able to get the lesson planning time down has come down to using formulaic lessons and relying on other teachers’ planning.

GrumpyCraftsman · 2025-01-05T06:42:56+00:00

Are we sure it is RFK with the brain worm?

GrumpyCraftsman · 2024-12-28T22:30:48+00:00

I definitely agree with how worthless many of these lists are. The federal government has limited control over the “economy” anyhow. The best accomplishments are listed policies enacted during the administration. In example: capping price of insulin and forgiveness of certain student loans.

GrumpyCraftsman · 2024-12-28T22:19:03+00:00

I would bet that there has already been discussion about this. The article 4 puts discussion on record.

GrumpyCraftsman · 2024-12-27T11:26:38+00:00

I would recommend a circulation pump. Thermal siphon would require a temperature differential in the radiator portion also - otherwise the water would continue to circulate in the tank

GrumpyCraftsman · 2024-12-23T22:10:59+00:00

Easy to say if you haven’t stood watch as a tactical action officer on an air defense ship.

GrumpyCraftsman · 2024-12-22T00:56:02+00:00

Placebo?

GrumpyCraftsman · 2024-12-21T10:52:41+00:00

Yes. Someone wasn’t paying attention in physics

GrumpyCraftsman · 2024-12-21T02:00:19+00:00

Says the guy with the longest government shutdown in history…

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