Unearthing myself

Yes, I've been buried. Being an instructor at MegaCorp College really is a lot of work (even if it's only one class.)

Besides my seven login accounts, I got surprised with advising duties recently. Yes, I know, most smart schools only allow the crack, full-time professors to advise students, but since MCC is a check the box kind of school, I got tasked with "advising" students.

What, you ask, did I have to do?

1. I decided to read my e-mail before class and I found out I had to complete this task by the end of the week. Since that was the last day of my week, it became a priority.

2. When I discussed it with a student who came early, and showed her the form, she had never seen it.

3. I showed each student their grade to date in the learning management system. The midterm was ugly. Had I not used the analysis to throw out questions, I would have had even more Fs.

4. With the analysis, I just had more work (adding points back). Depending on the student, I had the potential to add back 36 points out of 200.

5. Thankfully, most of the students came back after the midterm. Still have a couple of stragglers. Will see how that goes.

Thanks for listening. I'll be escaping (literally and figuratively) to a remote town known only to famous authors. I'll be hiding out doing nothing, except enjoying some time with Dahey and Bubba. It should be fun.

Until next time...stay tuned  for more educational adventures.

Hallelujah!

One word: passed!

Yes, the corks will be flying soon! Was just too tired after the marathon journey yesterday to stay up and enjoy.

Now to finish the rest of the requirements. In the home stretch!

Only 42 days

And I feel like I'm still scrambling, running, trying to get everything done. They're not really as big as these, but still stress-inducing.

I just hope I know everything when I need to know it...or can make them think I do!

Stay tuned...

Multi-purpose rooms are one thing

But do we really, really have to store all unused items in the SU exam room because of its proximity to the parking lot?

This makes patient appointments challenging.

Yet another fun thing to put under "other duties as assigned."

Ahh...take a breath...

It's been busy the last few days with my class finishing up. The paper has finally been turned in, I'm officially registered for next semester and my exam is over and I passed! Hooray!

Now the fun of the holidays begins. The halls of ye old snowflaked and hollied Hotel Rehab are full of people going hither and yon to therapy and the reservation agents just keep filling the rooms (since they don't work holidays, anyway!). The holidays are usually a slow period for us, but this year will not be the case. Lots of people are eagerly anticipating the annual holiday party, so we'll see what happens. Last year I missed it, because I got the pleasure of working. This year is different.

Since I'm off today, I'm maintaining the fleet, otherwise known as making sure my car is ready for winter and I'm jamming in my favorite coffeehouse with A Very Special Christmas. With all this global warming, we'll probably end up with several feet of snow or 60 degrees for Christmas. Nevertheless, I'll be ready in my trusty old car, which turns double digits next year.

More to come...stay tuned!