Comments on Classroom in the Cloud: 5 Things Students Do (That Drive Me Insane)

Oh yes, those all ring true. I teach kids that if ...

2010-07-02T09:37:00.339-04:00

Oh yes, those all ring true. I teach kids that if they need to use the facilities they should put their hand up with only 2 fingers showing (like a peace sign) (and no, it's not 1 finger for #1 and 2 for #2 ;)). That way I know their needs and can dismiss them quietly without the whole class needing to be interrupted with the announcement.

Oh, yes. These are all still true in high school. ...

2010-03-19T14:22:20.688-04:00

Oh, yes. These are all still true in high school. ;)
I actually have a rule about keeping the aisles clear, which I have to remind them of constantly.

In college, they still ask "I wasn't here Monday. ...

2010-01-25T14:40:04.935-05:00

In college, they still ask "I wasn't here Monday. Did I miss anything?" I've actually added a statement to my syllabus strictly prohibiting that question and I explain why they should never ask it on the first day of class.

Totally agree with "Did I miss anything?" especial...

2009-11-20T08:37:09.834-05:00

Totally agree with "Did I miss anything?" especially when the calendar's right there in front of them! Every year I tell myself I'm going to run copies of this poem and simply hand them out whenever I'm asked that question:

http://www.loc.gov/poetry/180/013.html

These are hilarious, and so true!

2009-11-20T07:50:01.079-05:00

These are hilarious, and so true!

I would also add sharpening a pencil when someone ...

2009-11-19T14:59:59.393-05:00

I would also add sharpening a pencil when someone is talking, leaving little notebook paper frilly things on the desk, and asking, "is there any homework?" seconds after announcing it.