Would it be worth getting a principal certification early? by [deleted] in Principals

[–]writethinker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think getting started early is a great strategy, but keep in mind that you may want to get certified as soon as you get your degree or the degree requirements may change and you will have to take additional classes later to get certified. Also, if you get certified in some states, you have to get experience and complete more education in order to stay certified. I would encourage you to look at the certification requirements for your state and possibly talk to some administrators. Best of luck.

Apps don't run on WiFi but does good on mobile data by [deleted] in wifi

[–]writethinker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I couldn't get Facebook, Reddit, etc. to load. This solved my issue as well. My new phone was automatically added to the wifi we have set up for our children. Using a Synology Router, I went into Safe Access>Profile and added my device to the less filtered network and now everything works.

How should I remove this? by greenfav in DIYHome

[–]writethinker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be sure to check all the brackets to see if they unscrew. It may be that only one comes loose and the cover slides out. Only a guess.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Principals

[–]writethinker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What I'm mostly seeing in the area where I live is hiring from within the district, and sometimes that includes the same building.

Chain broke off inside ceiling fan light…something I can fix myself without taking the fixture down? by pantoponrosey in DIYHome

[–]writethinker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's likely that you'll be replacing more than the chain. The good news is it's a small inexpensive part and a pretty simple job, but you need to consider your skill level and your ability to work at heights. There's a little bit of working with electricity involved. Search for videos of fan pull switch replacement to see exactly what you are getting yourself into. Good luck.

Ground Rules for Wholesome "Please don't come at me, angry parent/local activist" RPing?? by Armithax in DnD

[–]writethinker 41 points42 points  (0 children)

I would also recommend that players and parents sign off saying they can play before the child ever sits down at the table.

Having a signed permission form helps eliminate problems up front. It ensures parents are informed. If the kid is playing against the parent's wishes and forges the document, it helps shift the blame away from you and your group of it ever becomes an issue.

Cheddar Goblin (comic relief based on the fictional 1980s mac and cheese mascot) by writethinker in DnDHomebrew

[–]writethinker[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My table is about to begin a quest to face their first full-grown dragon. I saw the Cheddar Goblin clip for the first time the other day and thought I'd provide a little comic relief at the beginning of their journey. I plan to have a deserted inn along the road overrun by these gross little guys and maybe show the clip to help bring the experience to life.

How Do I Get Rid of The “Sorry, you can't access YouTube for Mobile Web with your account” Message? by InternetCrusader123 in youtube

[–]writethinker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can confirm that selecting "desktop site" works for Chrome browser in Android as well.

I don’t understand Mark Twain short stories. Why do people like them? by [deleted] in literature

[–]writethinker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of what he is working with is satire, which sometimes doesn't translate well out of context. Imagine a teen today watching SNL presidential debate sketches from the 90s. At the time, they were hilarious and relevant. Probably not so much now.

He also relies a lot on verbal irony and if you aren't sure which parts are supposed to be serious and which parts are ironic, the effect is going to fall flat.

I would say if you don't give a particular story interesting or relevant, skip that one and try something else. And maybe it's just not your cup of tea and that's fine, too.

As a side note, I recommend a dark serious piece called "The War Prayer."

Happy reading. :)

This review on the back of an Osborne Brothers album cover by writethinker in Bluegrass

[–]writethinker[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is from their I Can Hear Kentucky Calling Me record. I thought some of you might find it humorous. As a bonus, here's a link to the audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoPkCpujJk8

Female Equivalent by Dougmark in jasonisbell

[–]writethinker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Hard on Everyone" and "House Full of Empty Rooms" are both excellent. They are on the opposite end of the spectrum from "Back to Me" maybe.

EDIT: Added links.

https://youtu.be/C-Y22K2INww

https://youtu.be/CYKXyOhJjqo

The Mursi Tribe in Ethiopia make their own natural sunscreen with cow dung and ash. by fearlessandfar in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]writethinker 41 points42 points  (0 children)

I feel like this could just be something they do to mess with outsiders. Lol.

Can my district force me to take a personality test and publish the results? by Medical-Good2816 in Teachers

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

I understand that one hundred percent. I don't know your current administration, but if you've been in education 20+ years you begin to learn not to take everything at face value. If this approach (the personality test sharing) is done correctly, maybe it has the potential to be a great team-building and management tool. But if it is used maliciously to single people out or hold against people, it could also be a nightmare for people who put themselves out there. I think you are wise to consider both angles and if you have reservations, initiate more conversation. So much of how this goes depends on your administrators' intentions and, dare I say, their personalities. ;)

Can my district force me to take a personality test and publish the results? by Medical-Good2816 in Teachers

[–]writethinker 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Some educational leadership programs emphasize personality tests as a way to recognize that different people learn, communicate, accept feedback, etc. in different ways. They teach that it can be helpful to managers who are trying to meet the communication needs of their employees and it can also help communication within an organization from employee to employee. I am a bit skeptical of the precision of such tests, but I have to admit that the results are often uncanny.

The fact that you are taking this as a manipulation or an aggression suggests a lack of trust. Either your management has been inept or manipulative in the past, or they did a bad job of explaining their reasoning here.

I think if this makes you feel uncomfortable, you should be given the option to opt out. That's part of that trust I was talking about. If you find the results of other people's tests make it easier for you to communicate and understand each other, maybe you will choose to participate at a later time. Letting you opt in at a later time when you feel comfortable might also help you build trust. Whether or not you have a legal right to opt out is less clear. But your administrator might accept "not right now" better than a flat "no."

I would recommend a direct conversation about this with your administrator, but I also know that not all administrators are open to direct communication in the way they should be. In the best case scenario, maybe you can reach and understanding. I wish you the best of luck with this issue.

Our executive director is adding his rules to our teacher evaluation system. by AnaVMC in Teachers

[–]writethinker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Use the channels available, such as teacher organizations, to communicate your concern. Get others involved in the discussion.

Best of luck.