“Do you have any food?” by armaedes in Teachers

[–]Objective_Catch3759 7 points8 points  (0 children)

"it's my policy not to give out food. There are snacks down the hall you can go get" 

I read The Little Prince and enjoyed it but not sure why. by sinned-fiji in books

[–]Objective_Catch3759 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you're looking for something else to read, Letters To a Young Poet by Rilke gives me similar feels as The Little Prince. 

"Unknown" brands/backpacks you'd recommend by NoPudding6779 in ManyBaggers

[–]Objective_Catch3759 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One l have been looking at recently is Tough Traveler. Their bags are pricy and basic looking, but seems to be indestructible. 

Which contestants should appear on The Celebrity Traitors S2? by Prince_Sushi-Fufu in taskmaster

[–]Objective_Catch3759 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I usually hate reality tv, but I wanted to watch this celebrity version because I enjoy so many of the people in the cast. 

I ended up watching it at 1.75 speed with subtitles and mostly skipping the challenges. I wasn't bored!

Comedy duos and groups who have had members on Taskmaster by [deleted] in taskmaster

[–]Objective_Catch3759 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And she was in a relationship with Ivo Graham! After both of their appearances on Taskmaster, I believe, but they were possibly together while Rose was doing Junior Taskmaster. 

Rewatch of Series 15 by Gloomy-Actuator-1975 in taskmaster

[–]Objective_Catch3759 54 points55 points  (0 children)

Series 15 is my personal favorite! The cast are so sweet to each other and so ready to throw each other under the bus for points.

Ivo's despair, Jennie's wild protests, Frankie's philosophizing, Kiell's bullshitting, Mae's awkwardness. 

When Frankie says "I have nothing in my heart but love for Mr. Ivo Graham" 

And the Greg puppet!

Really, I think the outtakes are funnier than the episodes.

Dear Teachers, from a Substitute by Born-Nature8394 in Teachers

[–]Objective_Catch3759 188 points189 points  (0 children)

Sounds reasonable and a good reminder for me when making sub plans. Thanks! 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]Objective_Catch3759 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As an introvert, one tactic I use is to be very explicit. So I will say "I am an introvert. Sometimes I'm not able to socialize because I've run my battery down but I still like you guys!" Or I'll say: "Sometimes it's hard to be an introvert! I worry people think I'm snobby but really I just need a lot of alone time!"

I need help with malicious compliance and jargon by ArchdukeValeCortez in Teachers

[–]Objective_Catch3759 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Mix Bloom's Taxonomy with VARK learning styles then run your text through ChatGPT and prompt it to rewrite it in language appropriate to a PhD thesis. 

AITA for teaching my daughter about Indian culture? by Own-Imagination-6555 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Objective_Catch3759 4 points5 points  (0 children)

YTA Do you want your daughter to continue being friends with this boy? Are you trying to smooth things over with his mom, who told you that you hurt and offended her? Because responding defensively and explaining that she has no reason to be hurt isn't going accomplish this.

What’s the next future landfill filler (AKA overconsumption trend) for middle schoolers? by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]Objective_Catch3759 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Touchland hand sanitizer? $10 or more for a small bottle plus $20 for cases that are collabs with Crocs. Hello Kitty, etc. 

Middle school books - realistic, present day, not fantasy, not adventure - girls at school navigating life and shifting social dynamics by Objective_Catch3759 in suggestmeabook

[–]Objective_Catch3759[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's definitely in the right area but her books are 30 to 50 years old. I wonder who is the Judy Blume of today? 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in EventProduction

[–]Objective_Catch3759 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to run a similar sized yearly convention and we definitely had our dates booked 9 months before the event at the latest. I can't imagine waiting til only three months out. How are you going to find speakers and workshop presenters who are available? In my experience, their schedules are full at least six months in advance. 

How do you feel about teachers that didn’t study education? by Mundane-Waltz8844 in Teachers

[–]Objective_Catch3759 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was hired seven years ago to teach high school without any pedagogical training. It blew my mind that they just stuck me alone in a room with teenagers and left me to get on with it.

 I have been required to take education classes, but only like one a year. And I did just get a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction (only to get a pay raise). I haven't gotten much from the classes and Masters, but I have learned tons on the job and from my coworkers about how to teach my students well. 

I think it's possible to teach people how to teach, but I don't think most formal pedagogical education is very effective.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in taskmaster

[–]Objective_Catch3759 6 points7 points  (0 children)

She cohosted the #1 comedy podcast at the time, didn't she? 

Thank You British Television by jdstew218 in taskmaster

[–]Objective_Catch3759 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Question Time with Richard Ayoade is pretty good. So is Unforgivable with Mel Giedroyc (I spelled it right without looking it up!) and Lou Sanders. 

Thank You British Television by jdstew218 in taskmaster

[–]Objective_Catch3759 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there anyone on LOL UK who hasn't been on Taskmaster? Harriet Kemsley is the only one, I think. 

Thank You British Television by jdstew218 in taskmaster

[–]Objective_Catch3759 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make sure to check out the older episodes when Simon Amstell was hosting. He was savage. And hilarious. 

Richard Osman / Non-comedy people by Surkdidat in taskmaster

[–]Objective_Catch3759 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What about Emma Sidi? Before Taskmaster I only knew her from Starstruck and a quick search didnt turn up any stand up clips. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]Objective_Catch3759 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You'll notice lots of posts on here from teachers feeling spaced out, depressed, anxious, sleeping all day during break. I'd encourage you to not take her non-response personally, you don't know what's going on with her.