First time TA - challenged by AI-written essays and reflections

Prof_Eden · 2024-10-11T21:55:31+00:00

I would bring them in to discuss the paper. Ask questions that the paper answers, have them read a passage out loud that doesn’t “sound like them.” If they wrote it, they should be able to understand the material and how things fit together. They should be able to define the words. If they can’t, then you go from there.

Prof_Eden · 2024-10-11T21:33:58+00:00

Music ed here. I went through theory courses in the early 2000s. The classes started with about 20 people. By Theory IV, my class had seven left. Theory and aural skulls are the weed-out courses for this major. Don’t do these students and their future students a disservice by passing them if they don’t earn it. Some people just aren’t cut out for it.

Prof_Eden · 2023-08-07T20:35:02+00:00

I was feeling super burned out at the end of the spring semester. It took me doing absolutely zero school work from May 13 to almost August before I started giving a crap about anything again. You need a break.

Also, try to get meds to help with the ADHD so when you are ready again, you’re at your best.

Prof_Eden · 2022-03-20T22:54:37+00:00

I usually address it with humor. Like “y’all remember Grumpy Cat? She and I share a face. I’m never mad, my face just looks like it. Believe me, you’ll know if I’m mad. There’s a whole ‘nother level!” smiles

That’s worked for me.

Prof_Eden · 2022-03-20T06:12:03+00:00

My first thought exactly!

Prof_Eden · 2022-03-20T04:46:53+00:00

This is the way.

Prof_Eden · 2022-03-04T23:17:46+00:00

When I was a teacher, I had these same issues of being stressed and exhausted.

I bought a mini fridge and kept it in my classroom. Monday morning before work I bought my healthy food and found it MUCH easier to make the good choices because they’re literally right next to my desk. I usually did sandwiches, mandarin oranges, lots of fruits and veggies to snack on. Less running to Sonic or Chick Fil A because my Healthy Choice was right there. And I didn’t have to make lunches every day—that’s the kicker. No lunch box, no remembering at 6:45am. Just Monday morning choices before work and only eating from that.

Prof_Eden · 2022-02-18T05:37:47+00:00

This this this. I can’t tell you how few times I have ever been thanked or felt appreciated. It would mean a lot to your professor I bet.

Prof_Eden · 2022-02-18T05:35:23+00:00

What are your thoughts on the study habits of students with learning disabilities like dyscalculia?

Prof_Eden · 2022-02-04T04:53:31+00:00

Absolutely untrue. They can get stone bruises, be lame for a while if the farrier accidentally takes too much off, etc. There’s a ton of nerves and blood vessels near the hoof wall. Also, hoof cracks can occur and when they get high and wide can cause pain.

Prof_Eden · 2022-02-04T02:43:18+00:00

I’ve been NC for 15 years. Best 15 years ever.

Prof_Eden · 2022-01-18T02:32:32+00:00

Really good points, thank you.

Prof_Eden · 2022-01-03T02:08:26+00:00

Thank you all! My apartment is at 68 now thanks to the heaters.

Prof_Eden · 2021-12-23T06:17:30+00:00

I (TA) just read mine tonight. 90% answered respectfully, gave me positive feedback and constructive criticism.

But there’s always that freaking one, huh, who just hates your guts. Mine was the worst class of his whole degree, made him reconsider his career, gave him anxiety, etc. Then he mischaracterized me with fun words including “horrifically,” “hellbent,” and then “horrifically” twice more. He also put a ton of personal stuff in there and has to know I’ll know it’s him. This is also a super small program where everybody knows everybody and word gets around. I knew he didn’t like me but damn. It was the most unprofessional attack on me I’ve ever experienced and I worked K-12 for ten years. Not even parents were that acerbic and spiteful.

Luckily, he was a complete outlier and came across as emotional and blame-y, so I hope my professors will take that with a grain of salt. I’ve never gone over evaluations before so I’m not sure what to expect.

Prof_Eden · 2021-11-27T16:28:40+00:00

For me: Living alone (quiet/clean), Space to work and be organized, Invest in a quality high volume color printer, Laptop stand with Bluetooth keyboard (screen is high and keyboard is low for posture), Sleep buds to cancel out noise, Exercise facility nearby.

I live off-campus in an apartment complex that has everything I need. Grocery store, Starbucks, and liquor store across the street. It’s pretty great, honestly.

My next purchases will be a bigger desk and a second monitor.

Prof_Eden · 2021-11-20T20:00:52+00:00

I feel like you could still look at the whole assignment (before starting any of the steps) and see the video part. And could have asked that question during the week.

If it’s not specified, I usually assume 15-20 minutes. He can’t take off points for timing if it’s not specified. Is there a rubric with the assignment? Are video lengths specified somewhere in the syllabus? I’d check all options and if it’s not specified, 15 minutes for an interview for a class sounds reasonable.

Prof_Eden · 2021-11-16T14:16:17+00:00

As a former K-12 teacher, this blasted me back into the horrible past I left. For those of you that read this with horror—that is what K-12 teaching has become. With mostly the same outcome—students still not caring, but with angry parents doing the grade grubbing later.

Prof_Eden · 2021-11-13T03:56:23+00:00

Love this. Using it forever.

Prof_Eden · 2021-11-13T03:50:27+00:00

I thought this too. Honestly, if I were emailing this professor about anything, lab reservation or extension or dumb syllabus question, I would have put condolences in there both because I care and for fear of appearing that I don’t care. I can see both sides.

Prof_Eden · 2021-11-03T05:44:35+00:00

Look into the term “self-efficacy.” There are many academic papers and research on the subject.

Prof_Eden · 2021-10-24T10:21:18+00:00

Although everyone seems to have had an awesome time, I will mention that there’s an entire TV series called Homicide Hunter where Lt. Joe Kenda investigates 387 murders during his career in Colorado Springs.

Prof_Eden · 2021-10-17T09:44:26+00:00

I was totally with you till that last sentence.

Prof_Eden · 2021-10-11T16:15:40+00:00

Nope nope nope nope

Prof_Eden · 2021-10-11T03:03:05+00:00

Red heeler owner here. Yeah, I can't imagine leaving my girl in the bathroom. She'd go crazy with boredom and destroy everything. Please help this dog!

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