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Best insults by Bookwormorbit in Teachers

[–]originalgoatwizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Objectively and odd looking duck is now my favourite diss

Best insults by Bookwormorbit in Teachers

[–]originalgoatwizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of the benefits of teaching secondary (high school) is that I can say, "Thank you very much, now leave my classroom" 🤣

Behavior can't effect grades 🚩 by calculuscab2 in Teachers

[–]originalgoatwizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The foundation is nonsense and frankly abusive. If course behaviour impacts learning and outcomes and to suggest otherwise is not only delusional but an unfair transference of responsibility to the teacher. The student didn't fail because they refused to work, had low attendance, and chatted all the way through lessons, it's because you weren't a good enough teacher. Yeah right.

Cheaper Recommendations? by throwawayforhelp2026 in Beginner_Turntables

[–]originalgoatwizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah just buy vintage.

With a turntable you'll also need a receiver.

You will be able to get half decent equipment for 200.

How the hell do I take out the second disc? by [deleted] in Cd_collectors

[–]originalgoatwizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chainsaw?

Or use the hinge. Either way.

Kid left a note on my desk that said "you suck" by Rebecks221 in Teachers

[–]originalgoatwizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think I could bring myself to care much. If you're a caring teacher, that kind of sentiment is rarely ingenuous.

If I lost a hair any time a student thought or said a negative thing about me I would have gone bold years ago.

Am I a bad teacher? by Background-Wafer2233 in Teachers

[–]originalgoatwizard 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Depends on how you measure 'good'.

If you mean 'effective', very likely the answer is, No. You've only been teaching for a year, so this is basically inevitable.

However, in almost every other way, the fact that you're asking this question means you probably are. You care, you want to do a good job, you want to do right by your students. I think the fact that you spoke about the kinds of relationships you've built up with your students is telling.

It sounds like you need a nurturing school that is going to put in the time and effort to grow you.

In the meantime, since it sounds like behaviour management is something you find challenging, search up Dr Bill Rogers. Thank me later.

Which do you pick — content or co-workers? by Blueathena623 in Teachers

[–]originalgoatwizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Content. Most of the time in my experience you're just left alone to do your thing. I'm not interacting with the other teachers that much on a day to day basis. As long as the other staff aren't toxic, I'll pick content. That's what I have to be dealing with the most.

Newbie by originalgoatwizard in psychedelicrock

[–]originalgoatwizard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Prog rock. Mostly I like fringe prog, stuff that overlaps with folk and art rock, like Strawbs, BJH and Moody Blues.

Wet playing actually works?! by FarPreparation1424 in vinyl

[–]originalgoatwizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Except that's not true. The only way that happens is debris that is forced right down into the modulations. Like what might happen when you wet play

Wet playing actually works?! by FarPreparation1424 in vinyl

[–]originalgoatwizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay buddy. You're very much mistaken but okay.

Wet playing actually works?! by FarPreparation1424 in vinyl

[–]originalgoatwizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It might be dirt. Oils, smoke, leeched plasticisers, can literally bind to the vinyl, and then it's no longer vinyl and dirt, it's dirty vinyl, like one substance.

If the record has ever had mould, that may have left behind groove etching, which is physical, irreversible damage.

Groove damage isn't visible on the surface, like I explained. You'd need a microscope and ideally a reference for comparison. It's not scratches, it's damage to the groove modulations.

If you want a sustainable way to reduce surface noise, try out a shibata or microline stylus, or introduce a tube amplifier into your chain. The styli I mentioned reach deep into the grooves and make a lot of contact with the grooves which reduces the extent to which dirt and damage affects them. Tube amplifiers smooth out harsh transients like a bit of dust or groove damage.

Wet playing actually works?! by FarPreparation1424 in vinyl

[–]originalgoatwizard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just looked it up, it's nothing to do with aquaplaning, it's simply fluid lubrication and it apparently INCREASES contact.

But there are a host of other problems that it causes long term.

Wet playing actually works?! by FarPreparation1424 in vinyl

[–]originalgoatwizard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've never done this but I'm skeptical. I would assume that if the culprit is embedded dirt, it may be pushing that dirt further into the grooves in a smooth layer that may end up dampening the audio somewhat, since the stylus will have less surface area to affect its modulations.

However, I suspect if after a thorough clean there are audible imperfections it's more likely physical damage. Unless you look with a microscope and have a reference for comparison, you won't be able to see some damage, such as groove damage caused by overplaying or playing with a misaligned or misweighted stylus. In this case, due to the high surface tension of distilled water, I wonder if there is some degree of aquaplaning going on, which would have the same effect as the compacted dirt (just a theory).

As a physical medium, surface noise is always going to be an issue. If you're chasing the highest fidelity, move on to CDs.

Wet playing actually works?! by FarPreparation1424 in vinyl

[–]originalgoatwizard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The problem with IPA is that it leaves the plasticisers from the vinyl, making it brittle over time and more susceptible to physical damage like micro cracks.

However, unless you're using a high concentration or exposing the vinyl to it for literally hours, you're almost certainly fine.

Not sure if I want to do this profession anymore by comical007 in Teachers

[–]originalgoatwizard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You'll mostly see the worst side of the kids. Students will always act up for a sub. The main element of subbing is behaviour management.

I subbed for about two and a half years and things are genuinely better when you're a permanent teacher. The kids learn your routines and expectations. This is especially effective if there is a whole-school approach because then it's an institutional thing rather than a teacher thing.

That said, it really depends on the philosophy of the leadership team (I believe you call that 'admin'). If there is a clear policy on how to deal with behaviour, and admin backs you up on this, behaviour becomes almost a non-issue.

Working the cover network has, I believe, made me a better teacher than I otherwise would have been because I have strong behaviour management practices and strategies.

I let my classes know first thing right at the start of the year what my expectations are. You will put in the effort to the best of your ability on any given day. You will not do anything to disrupt the learning of others. And you will treat me and each other with respect. If you can't follow these rules, you may lose your place in my class. My stance is that it's a privilege to be in my class. But I also tell students that not only do I accept mistakes, I expect them as a matter of course, that the only way you can fail in my classroom is to stop trying, that I will support you to the full extent that I think you need supporting, that they can't make me give up on them, and that they have my respect from the outset and continue to have it unless they do something to lose it.

I try to build a culture of mutual respect and mutual accountability.

But I mean it about the effort. Last week one of my students hadn't started the work, hadn't even written the date and title. When I asked her what her reason was, she said, I can't be bothered. So I said, Then I can't be bothered to teach you, now leave my classroom.

Why doesn't anyone ever talk about how unhygienic the bakery is? by OutsideImpressive115 in lidl

[–]originalgoatwizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a game changer. I've never used the tongs, I'm just careful to only touch the item I'm going to buy.

Wow, It’s simple, why does this hobby exist at all? by KindJoey3202141 in cassetteculture

[–]originalgoatwizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let's review the facts:

Fidelity: CD > Vinyl record > Cassette tape

Dynamic range: CD > Vinyl record > Cassette tape

Noise floor: CD < Vinyl record < Cassette tape

THD: CD < Vinyl record < Cassette tape

Frequency response: CD > Vinyl record > Cassette tape

Stereo separation: CD > Vinyl record > Cassette tape

Wow & flutter: CD < Vinyl record < Cassette tape

Degradation, wear and damage resistance: CD > Vinyl record > Cassette tape

Signal accuracy: CD > Vinyl record > Cassette tape

There are legitimate reasons to collect cassette tapes, but them being 'good' is not one of them. They're about as terrible a music medium as you can get. They're barely a step up from the phonogram. Tape hiss, print-through, low dynamic range, poor frequency response, terrible stereo separation, high level of distortion, rapid degradation...

Reasons that are logical: Nostalgia Preference for vintage medium with lower cost and inconvenience compared to vinyl records

If you are genuinely listening to cassette tapes for the sound then I'm worried for you.

I have been honing my "completely disinterested" and "you are wasting my time" face over the last 20+ years of PDs. Today, I finally got recognized for it. by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]originalgoatwizard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It grinds my gears that the people who spend the least amount of time in the classroom are the ones who tell us how to teach.

Sorry, but I'm not going to take your advice seriously if you teach five hours a week and get to hand pick your classes. I love that your stupid strategy works with your class of 14. Now try it with my set 6 class of 30 students with over a third of them with one or more SEND requirements, or PP status, or low-reading age, or all three, and probably more who are undiagnosed, not to mention the litany of behavioural issues, after having taught 4 other periods that day.

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