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Microsoft User Research is reaching out to community college teachers across the country for an upcoming research study. We know educators have a lot of work to do, and this is an excellent opportunity to share some of your feedback on the ideas we have to make it easier for you.
This will be a two hour study scheduled at your convenience ...See MoreMicrosoft User Research is reaching out to community college teachers across the country for an upcoming research study. We know educators have a lot of work to do, and this is an excellent opportunity to share some of your feedback on the ideas we have to make it easier for you.
This will be a two hour study scheduled at your convenience between Thursday, October 14 and Friday, October 22, and will be held over the internet and telephone. And if you get a chance to participate, we can offer you a choice of Microsoft hardware, software or games in appreciation for your time.
If you’re interested, please respond with the following questions in an email titled “Teacher Research” to [email removed]:
1.) Name & Phone Number 2.) Job Title & Company 3.) In what city and state are you located? 4.) Do you teach full-time at a community college? 5.) What subjects do you teach? 6.) Do you use online resources to aid you in your teaching? (i.e., course materials, grading, communicating with students, etc.) 7.) Do you have a high-speed internet connection at home?
For more information on the Microsoft User Research program, please visit [link removed]
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Hi, I am not a college professor, but a student working on my Master's degree in Counseling, with a concentration in student affairs. As a classroom project I have to interview a college professor, preferably someone teaching at a community college. I was wondering if someone would take the time to answer a few questions such as: Why did you decide...See MoreHi, I am not a college professor, but a student working on my Master's degree in Counseling, with a concentration in student affairs. As a classroom project I have to interview a college professor, preferably someone teaching at a community college. I was wondering if someone would take the time to answer a few questions such as: Why did you decide to pursue a career as a college teacher? What are the advantages of teaching at a community college vs. a two year institution? Disadvantages? What are some of the things you like about your particular institution/ dislike? What is the greatest challenge you have encountered in your teaching carrer at this institution? What have been some of your greatest accomplishments? If you could start over, would you choose his same career path? What are your carrer goals? What are some of the issues or problem areas facing American community colleges today? Anything else you would like to add regarding your experience as a college instructor. Your responses do not have to be very detailed, just short answers will be more than sufficient. Thank you so much for your time and for willing to participate in this interview. Have a wonderful day!
I've been teaching at the university for over 20 years. I love teaching and being around my students. I like my courses and my colleagues. However, two things are burning me out. First is the poor leadership at the university. I should say, "Lack of leadership." However, most of the time that is not in my face...it mostly lurks in the background.
<...See MoreI've been teaching at the university for over 20 years. I love teaching and being around my students. I like my courses and my colleagues. However, two things are burning me out. First is the poor leadership at the university. I should say, "Lack of leadership." However, most of the time that is not in my face...it mostly lurks in the background.
The second thing that is burning me out is grading sub-standard work. I am tired of it and find myself procrastinating. In my honors classes I enjoy grading papers because they are are thoughtful and well written.
I think one underlying problem is that many students are so busy working, taking too many classes, and playing on the internet that they are perfectly happy with their work and their C grade. So for them any more "time on task" is not on their radar screen.
I teach time organization and study skills in some classes and get through to some students doing that.
Anyway, while I may be tired of grading, if I compare my job to many others it is a small price to pay for such a rewarding profession.
by mama maria- whos dd dropped a class rather then complain
Nov 4, 2010
My dd just dropped a class rather then complain, it was a 4 credit elective class, she will have to take another to replace the upper level credits 9she needs x number of 3 and 400 level classes to get her degree).
ok here is what happened, dd is very bright, dd started college at age 14, dd could have graduated college by 18 with a 4 yr d...See MoreMy dd just dropped a class rather then complain, it was a 4 credit elective class, she will have to take another to replace the upper level credits 9she needs x number of 3 and 400 level classes to get her degree).
ok here is what happened, dd is very bright, dd started college at age 14, dd could have graduated college by 18 with a 4 yr degree had we pushed her, but she pushed herself hard enough so instead, by her own choise she ended up with an associates at age 17.
fast forward, she gets into a honors program at a good 4 yr university with allmost full scholorships. as part of the honors program she has to take additional classes to those allready required for her degree, no problem, this if "fair" you want an honors diploma and the money that goes with it you should be doing something to earn it.
however, in the class she just dropped, it was not an honors class, she found out the teacher was holding her to different standards then the other students. in all of dds college (she is a senior this year she has gotton all A's with the exception of 2 B's) dd is no slouch.
anyway this teacher required that the students write a paper based on scientific articles, the paper was going to be 25% of the final grade. the students had to 1st pick a topic and then find 6 scientific articles on the topic to be approved by the teacher.
over 4 weeks time my dd handed in 32 different articles, the teacher rejected all but 2 of them and wrote the reasons why they were rejected down on the ones she returned. last week we found out that the teacher was accepting articles from other students that she had rejected for my dd to use.
the rational, as near as we can tell was that the teacher expected more of her then the others????? because she has a 4.0 and because she is in honors even though this is not an honors class.
dd, went back and forth debateing how to handle it and finally desided just to drop the class. her choise, she is an adult, though a young one. my question is just this
Is this something that is generally considered ethical to do at the college level? to demand different criteria for the same class, the same credits as other students are recieveing based on the teachers belief that the student is more "capable" then the others?
by Professor Hardy Parkerson, J.D.
Nov 19, 2010
TOO MANY LAWS! by Hardy Parkerson, J.D
Phone's been a-ringin' Off the wall. People with problems Continue to call. "Too many lawyers!" I've heard 'em say; But I say we don't Have enough today. People got problems, And serious ones too; Come see the lawyer To learn what to do. Some of 'em even got A few bucks to pay; And when they do, It m...See MoreTOO MANY LAWS! by Hardy Parkerson, J.D
Phone's been a-ringin' Off the wall. People with problems Continue to call. "Too many lawyers!" I've heard 'em say; But I say we don't Have enough today. People got problems, And serious ones too; Come see the lawyer To learn what to do. Some of 'em even got A few bucks to pay; And when they do, It makes my day. Law books becomin' A thing of the past; Wonder how long This thing's gonna last. Just got a call From the F.B.I. Wants to talk to my client Who ain't gonna lie. I need a break, Just a brief pause; It's not too many lawyers, But too many laws!
by Prof. Hardy Parkerson, J.D.
Nov 19, 2010
A goat on a hill by a brook Found and old movie film and partook. *****"Was it good?" asked his mate? *****Said the goat, "Second rate. Not nearly as good as the book."
[No I didn't write it; wish I had.]
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