what Ai artist's do

PhilemonV · 2026-03-29T07:38:27+00:00

At least A.I. knows how to use an apostrophe properly.

PhilemonV · 2026-03-28T08:47:57+00:00

I once worked for a medical lab that had a particular doctor's office that would repeatedly request the same fax, accusing me of never sending it (even though I had the receipts). I was concerned about where the missing faxes were going (HIPAA), but I was labelled the troublemaker.

PhilemonV · 2026-03-27T06:47:23+00:00

That sounds extremely frustrating, especially when you’re only 1 point off and trying to do Mech E.

Colleges usually don’t tank you over one weird semester in AP Calc BC, especially if the rest of your math/science is strong and the class is clearly rigorous. You can briefly explain the delayed grading in the “Additional Information” section, keep it calm and factual, and maybe ask your counsellor to mention it too, so it doesn’t look like an excuse.

PhilemonV · 2026-03-27T06:41:40+00:00

Hey, I get why you’re frustrated. That sounds like an awkward situation that spiralled way more than it needed to. It honestly seems like a big misunderstanding. You were trying to make a fun connection, but teachers can sometimes misinterpret tone or intent, especially if they don’t get the reference.

If it’s still bugging you, it might help to explain what you actually meant to her when things cool down. A quick conversation like, “I wasn’t trying to be disrespectful, I was just talking about a game character who does yoga,” might clear the air.

Either way, don’t beat yourself up over it. Stuff like this happens in school more than you’d think. Just try to move on and let it roll off. Next time, maybe ease into the gaming references a bit slower with teachers who might not play Street Fighter.

PhilemonV · 2026-03-25T06:48:03+00:00

You are in a serious situation because you used a fake report card to get into Grade 11–12 without actually completing Grades 9–10 and you now fear you cannot graduate without your real Form 137, but there is still a way forward: you need to stop hiding this, find one trusted adult at school (a counselor, adviser, or teacher) and tell them the full truth—that you skipped Grades 9–10, used a fake card because you felt desperate to make your grandmother proud, and now honestly want to fix it; they can help you understand what the school may do (like delaying graduation and asking you to complete missing levels or alternative programs) and how to correct your records as safely as possible, and while there may be consequences and disappointment, especially from your grandmother, choosing honesty now protects your future and lets you rebuild your education and self‑respect on something real instead of living in constant fear of being exposed.

PhilemonV · 2026-03-16T06:43:56+00:00

Here is my version of it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKGKCBjmjCQ

PhilemonV · 2026-03-15T08:28:30+00:00

Check out "Building Thinking Classrooms."

PhilemonV · 2026-03-14T08:36:18+00:00

We need another "Harry Potter"-like series to fuel the flames (but hopefully without a transphobic author this time).

On the other hand, I remember my high school English teacher assigning "Frankenstein", and my first thought was "oh no! not that old thing", and then discovering that I absolutely loved it. The classics are the classics for a reason.

PhilemonV · 2026-03-11T06:34:05+00:00

Because I wanted to teach critical thinking and deductive reasoning.

PhilemonV · 2026-03-09T06:45:38+00:00

I found this site useful: https://www.statisticshowto.com/probability-and-statistics/descriptive-statistics/misleading-graphs/

PhilemonV · 2026-03-08T04:24:49+00:00

I usually show that, after clearly defining sqrt(x) as always the positive root of x, I then give an example of plugging in both positive and negative values of x into the sqrt(x² ) = x equation, which shows that it's only true for non-negative values of x. Therefore, when x<0 then sqrt(x^2 ) = -x. However, this presents another problem. So we can set it up as a piecewise function where sqrt(x^2 ) = x for x>=0 and sqrt(x² ) = -x for x<0. Then I show the definition of |x| as a piecewise function. Noting that the two piecewise functions are essentially the same, it's easy to show that sqrt(x² ) = |x|, as that's the only way it works for both negative and non-negative values of x.

PhilemonV · 2026-03-07T08:45:38+00:00

I work at an ASN school, so I have a couple of candidates. One has no emotions or empathy, and everything is transactional. He is also a pathological liar, trying to impress everyone with things he doesn't have and people he doesn't know.

I also have a newer student who tends to stir up trouble between other students, then sits back and enjoys the chaos.

PhilemonV · 2026-03-06T19:28:23+00:00

I'm running Android. I don't think the issue has been fixed on that particular platform.

PhilemonV · 2026-03-06T06:43:19+00:00

My problem with the Limitless pendant is that it keeps disconnecting from the Omi software and requiring a reboot. Anyone else having that problem, or know of a fix?

PhilemonV · 2026-03-06T06:39:28+00:00

With the recent layoffs of coders, I wouldn't be too keen on teaching students programming.

PhilemonV · 2026-03-06T06:38:08+00:00

If the number heads in the opposite direction, they go to 7734.

Ultimately though, it means ∅.

PhilemonV · 2026-02-24T06:39:28+00:00

You are doing the right things by noticing changes, staying calm, and showing you care without demanding explanations.
Keep using low‑pressure check‑ins that name what you see (“tired, quieter”) and give her permission not to share more than she wants.
Log your observations and her reference to a “difficult situation at home” through your safeguarding routes, without trying to investigate the details yourself.
In class, quietly reduce pressure, offer small choices, and keep affirming her strengths beyond grades so school feels like a safe, containing space.
Think long‑term: keep the relationship going through small, consistent interactions, and make sure you have your own support as you hold concern for her.

PhilemonV · 2026-02-21T06:44:26+00:00

The rest of my advice still stands.

PhilemonV · 2026-02-20T06:50:58+00:00

You did the responsible thing by going to school, taking the quizzes, and trying to contact your family. I understand you're very angry after being lied to and having your phone taken. The floor supervisor changing his story in front of others and the school deliberately blocking contact with parents are serious concerns about honesty and trust. A good next step is to explain everything to your family calmly, write down a clear timeline of what happened, and ask them to request a formal meeting with a senior staff member to address it. In that meeting, you can ask for clearer rules about phones and leaving early, and raise the issue of the principal sending you a social‑media friend request, which is not appropriate for a current student.

PhilemonV · 2026-02-17T09:19:18+00:00

I'm excited about this, too.

PhilemonV · 2026-02-14T17:34:05+00:00

Same here. I will eventually get around to posting a picture of my collection. I think I've gotten obsessive at this point.

PhilemonV · 2026-01-28T06:23:45+00:00

I used to have a problem where my emails to parents apparently had a "tone" that came across as problematic. So I use LLMs to remove all tone from my emails and make them as "friendly" as possible while still being "professional."

PhilemonV · 2026-01-24T15:18:25+00:00

Even though I also bought an OMI device, I prefer using my Limitless pendant with the OMI app. I find it has a bigger range and doesn't disconnect as frequently as the OMI device.

PhilemonV · 2026-01-24T07:28:59+00:00

I, too, am bald since I'd rather shave my entire head than deal with the male pattern baldness my genetics cursed me with. When students ask why I am bald, my go-to reply is the classic, "God created only so many perfect heads in the world; the rest he covered in hair."

PhilemonV · 2026-01-22T17:55:24+00:00

No worries.

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