It’s been a while since I wrote a blog post.
The last one - see below - was just before the October progress reports were scheduled to come out and, lo and behold, the December progress reports are about to come out.
As I grade the work you did while I was out on medical leave, I have several thoughts about what I have seen:
- First, for all of you who took the work seriously and did your best each and every day - Thank You! I know it can be difficult to stay focused but my hat is off for those of you who did! Your grades reflect your learning, your focus and your hard work.
- Second, some of you fell into some bad habits in doing your work. I see a lot of copy/paste in your work and, as you well know, that is not allowed. It’s pretty obvious when someone has not used the resources I included - readings, videos, slideshows, etc. Your grades reflect the shortcuts you took in doing your work.
- Third, some of you missed a LOT of work. When I grade your work, I excuse work you were not here for. So my questions is; If you were here and did not do the work, what were you doing instead? Having been a middle school teacher for a long time, I can only imagine what was happening instead. Your grades reflect your unwillingness to attempt or engage in the work.
I am really happy to be back. I missed working with you and helping you grow as science students and humans.
