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kerouazy
Read OPs explication & still confused. I, too teach college, & GED class or no, it's still the first day, weather not withstanding. WTF?
kerouazy
...wait...it's Florida. My bad. Florida is the explication.
thewindow6
Tbf he's still getting paid
ICanFixThat
I feel like he really needs an explanation from his students.
tornadoconfirmer
The sweets and empty sign in sheet broke my heart. Im never missing another lecture.
bridogz
It was inAvitable.
adamavitable
/rimshot
MatrimBloodyCauthon
HE BROUGHT THEM CANDY. HE BROUGHT THEM FUCKING CANDY. :(
ackackackackackackackackackackackackackackack
Lost it @. "A bird lands outside my window. I invite him in to learn algebra"
OhBuggerIt
Same ... "I hope a cat eats him" ROFL!
digdoug78
Who is paying?
benjwgarner
Taxpayers, most likely. I would think people that payed out of their own pocket would have more incentive to attend class.
DarthCloakedGuy
Rich parents of kids who don't give a damn?
rollercostarican
no, that's not exactly how it works. That's like saying you'll go to the gym all the time if you buy a membership
benjwgarner
That's a very good point...
ClockworkRepairDroid
VoodooQueen
Give the two students the good news that since they are the only ones you have to attend to, class will run the normal length just end later
organicshopping
Who actually would wait that long
Lexotron
If I were him, I would put some ridiculously hard question on the final exam and say I taught the material that day.
badgerbadgerbadgerbadgerbadger
I laugh and I feel bad for him....
ToastIsEssential
I don't feel bad, I mean it's college.
shhep
I felt bad because it really sounded like teacher's first empty class. Write a card class cancelled due to student absence, go get coffe.
AsianDad
His face and story reminds me of Harold:
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kylebad7776
I don't, it's algebra, my nemesis.
PatrioticMexamerican
I do too
YaBoiEd
Took a computer class like this. The professor was so old (said you should store data on floppy disks still) so no one showed up to class
KibitzAG
pandro
First day of class at college. No teacher. 20 mins she comes in, she had been teaching a class next door then THEIR teacher showed up late.
McNaldos
Was it Econ 305?
clitorasaurusrex
Elegant427
I didn't.
PatrioticMexamerican
Scene from HIMYM Ted became a profdessor and accidently went to the Econ 305 class and started teaching them architecture.
SeymourIWillWait
Prof...*looks around nervously*.....
Chpgmr
*Shakes head*
GdSvThQn
Ted?
IAlwaysUpvoteHitchhikersGuideToTheGalaxy
Professor Mosby... T-dog... Do not call me T-dog!
PooPooInSpaghettiEveryoneUpsetti
Proffessor *?
ShouldersDeepInAHorse
Dude what the fuck is up with your username?
Kittendoodles
Upvoting for username.
darthchocolate
He had the opportunity for 'Chairmander' and didn't take it.
darthchocolate
Fuck, literally the #3 comment. I was so excited I didn't even look.
Surrealle
Put a sign on the door that class is cancelled and leave after 20 min.
juststout
3 mins
kalethan
Give it 15. Nobody shows, you teach the next class assuming they know the material. Either they do know it and they're fine (1/2)
kalethan
(not likely) or they have no idea what it is and fail miserably unless they acknowledge they missed an important lecture. (2/2)
VeskaiTsumonit
The purpose of a lecture is to expand on the presented concept and show in depth what's going on, giving the why, how, what, and where.1/2)
VeskaiTsumonit
You can crash course it, but not understand the background. A lecture should help a person understand. 2/2)
steveracer
I teach college. I'd be out of there in 15.
JAC0BY
Lol all professors would.
Noevilgifs
Nah too simple, make a card say in binary that class is canceled
Felberin
Craft paper doll of oneself onto table with speach bubble "Take one", under it answers for quiz scheduled during next class.
ratfaceddog
Video to find out which ones actually picked it up, and give a different quiz to those it could have been shared with.
BiggerOstrich
No put a small note card on your desk that says class is canceled and the itinerary continues
obnoshus
put a stcky note attached to a ceiling fan blade with a ladder below it. And put mini dixi cups of hydrochloric acid on the rungs. Classic
vintagedecore
calm down satan
LaronX
No put a note up that because everyone was late they got an F AND no candy.
Chicaman
What if the students then drop the class?
ShentoSama
Then the professor doesn't need to show up to class any more. Sounds like a win win.
bigredfiretruk
last tuesday was the deadline to drop classes for me... i go to nazi U
ratfaceddog
Tell the professor you were there, he just did not see you.
TheDino
I didn't realize white supremacist were so organized... or educated.
RavenZombie
This genuinely upset me. I was hoping for a conclusive ending but nope the universe shat upon this teacher two uncaring students
PastramiStaven
That's fucking sad :'(
limonchiki
That's kinda sad :/
JuthJeth
I kept expecting him to say he was in the wrong classroom of that the kids had thrown him a surprise party.
chimichangatemptress
Me too :( It looks like his twitter feed is also empty.
galilchan
I can't believe i'm saying this. I want this guy to teach me algebra.
Qualtagh
He might have bad attendance because he's not a good teacher. Can't tell without more context.
NerdN1
He's dedicated enough to stick around a couple hours and has candy, so there are at least a couple pluses.
Qualtagh
Agreed
Artoris
But...what was the reason the class room was empty!?!
AirshipEngineer
flu season. plus normal 5-7 people just not showing up for one reason or another has left me with a few less than 6 other student classes
PatrioticMexamerican
Possibly senior ditch day?
LannistersSendTheirRetards
I was hoping for an explanation but overall it was worth the read. Laughed when he was questioning if he was dead
Dani52885
Same here...that one got a giggle out of me
MissLadyPants
He explained in a comment. GED class with non traditional learning style. Beautiful day in Fl. No students.
sqlsupervillain
What kind of school is this? Not even my 8am classes were ever empty.
HimemiyaOogami
I once had a class that start at 5:45: in the morning and most my classes in college starts from 6:15.
Glumerlink
i'm guessing this is a remedial class, probably a community college
TSW99
8AM ? here in saudi arabia school (not college) start at 6:30AM, and first class starts at 6:45AM
sqlsupervillain
Probably because by 11am it's 375 degrees and the children turn into muffins.
GapingAnalCavity
What do they teach? Women's rights and labor law?
tanner77
Well done!!!
GuacamoleMoleMolester
Is it because of the heat in the afternoon and school finishes earlier?
TSW99
Yup but it only gets to 44C, no big deal
tanner77
Mohammed was a big believer in teaching kids early, particularly at 6.
anubisfike
I see what you did there.
Morg729
Send it an email that the material coveted in class the day will be on the final
caruthes
Covered
IndyAndyJones
Tell them only today's material will be on the final
CountNugget44
I SECOND THIS @OP !!!!
IndyAndyJones
Tell them only today's material will be on the final
otisvr123
Admire the teacher, but have to questions the attitude of the kids, school system and parents. Very sad
CyborgScribe
Well it isn't a normal class. Those have somewhat better attendance.
PietroAretino
Welcome to MURKA
Mokelzwerg
This could be a Trump Tweet ;)
anarkhiya
It's amazing - they pay for these classes and materials, yet quite a large percentage of college students don't really care.
TheYoungGod
I mean. He said it was algebra. I skipped lecture for all my math classes until calculus II. I'm interested in my major, not core classes.
anarkhiya
By large percentage, I mean there's more than there needs to be. Not that the number is higher than those who do.
ellert0
As a student who stopped caring my lack of care came from it being impossible to study in the classroom due to lack of discipline...
ellert0
I'd come into the classroom with the "kids" being noisy and the teacher making no effort to keep order, learning at home and just showing...
ellert0
up for tests became better than attending the joke that we call modern college. Loud students need to be booted asap . Zero tolerance.
SnookerSylph
My community college has tons and tons of online classes. You can basically get your degree without going in a class room
rollercostarican
Honestly a lot of people can get passing grades w/o going to half the classes. Kinda like paying for gym but not going everyday.
gingersoultaker
Damn kids
CertifiedTintinologist
...and their music!
robsc16
Youths!
ImmaNeedBoutTreeFiddy
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awkwardwello
Hoodlums!
jsmithy2334
Legit can't tell if this is high school or college
awohl231
College. If high school, students would have been in deep shit for that.
spudpicker
It was a college entry GED course so . . . yes? As a H.S. teacher, I was panicking when I realized it was high schoolers, who are always 1/2
spudpicker
either fighting, doping, or humping when they're late. To have a whole class gone 90 min. would require a 911 call, and maternity classes.
mtjhax
It's algebra so it's either high school or trump university
CoolHandRK
Woah, woah, woah...I actually learned something in high school. Also, no 25 million dollar settlement from high school.
Mimsey
Er, TONS of people have to take algebra/trig at college. Especially community colleges. Every college has an algebra course of some kind.
ImgurCouncilOfLlamas
Unless they test out of it.
Eitnuom
Lost a chance to call it Chairmander. Just sayin..
helagos
I'm glad I'm not alone in thinking this.
SparklDriver
markman2001
lost a chance to say "just saiyan"
RustyNeX
that moment when you notice it's not actually Chairmander and the dude missed the pun opportunity of a lifetime
elvichoperro
Yup. So obvious. I'm glad your students stood you up, OP
Superfuntime
My thoughts exactly
theportraitssecretinattackmode
Confusion is a hell of a drug...
RolandTheLastGunSlinger
Lmao I don't remember this episode?? And I saw ALL of the first season of Pokemon! What is happening?!?!
Higure
This might be the one where James crossdresses. Never shown in the west. Not sure though.
essbe
Franky4Twenz
Nailed it
uhohitsursula
Nevr 4get
RolandTheLastGunSlinger
Never noticed the ummm, stain/discoloration? By dudes happy trail... Kinda pretty fuckin gross
RolandTheLastGunSlinger
Yeeeaaahhh I like my theory better
FirstClassTicketToHell
Could easily be a scar or birth mark or something like that.
AManWoman
I thought the same thing +1
goatsandpuppies
Total missed opportunity!!
TeaEyeDoubleGrr
Omg I read it as chairmander not even realizing lol!!
TeaEyeDoubleGrr
Omg I read it as chairmander not even realizing lol!!
Volleyballfool
Yup.. You get an upvote for that pun.. Excellent my friend.. Might I even say I would recommend OP to Chair up... Haha.. Lol.. I'm awesome..
adamavitable
DAMMIT
ashmenon
Wait that wasn't what you were going for? I thought that was just a typo. How chairrible.
VectorCross
Rip
WhyEvenName
NinjaFood
Apathetic?
ImSimplyAChairLeg
Apple leg*
IToldNeilToStepFirst
App the bled*
XavierWolf
Is this you who tweeted?
UrsaUrsa
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Noooooooooooooope
Yeah you can see in his other replies
BrandonianFlynnigan
Seems like it
PotassiumLover
Oh boy do I have a song for you https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=s91jgcmQoB0
Eitnuom
Thank you good sir
LordSatanHimself
Whatever happened to Tristam. I still listen to his music cause it's great but he hadn't made anything in forever...
Mayem
He's dead. Or is he alive ? Idk
PotassiumLover
Yeah it's been since July... i'll do a search and see what I find
LittleMsSparkles
Make attendance a large percent of the grade...
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TheJudgeHasItBackwards
In College? They are adults. If I can show up for tests, ace them, and demonstrate mastery of the subject, why waste my time? If not, I fail
ImHereToGetDownvotes
My college, you were allowed two absences from class then you were dropped from the course unless you had a REAL excuse.
fuhsmc
Some professors do. You could fuck up everything else but if you didn't ever miss the class you could still pass it.
pizzabubble7
I'm assuming this is a college class - a lot of colleges don't allow you to grade based on attendance. 1/
DrYoloMcSwagmasterIIIEsq
I legitimately could have faced a jail sentence for skipping class in my university... Kids these days
ImHereToGetDownvotes
Hell with that. "Oh well, can't grade on attendance so here's a surprise quiz!"
pizzabubble7
2/ where I teach, you can grade based on "participation," which must be defined in the syllabus, but not purely on attendance.
flapperfemmefatale
My alma mater uses attendance quite often.
flapperfemmefatale
My alma mater uses attendance quite often.
TheLannistersSendALovelyFruitBasket
Best prof I had made attendance no part of the grade. But if you were absent unexcused three times you were dropped from the course.
warick
Most of my college classes participation was a part of grade, therefore making attendance necessary.
ButtMagnet
In my uni its no percentage of the grade but if you miss classes they just fail you for that module
Sirisy0
Welp.. Here in Norway there was just a new rule applied that said if you have 10% absence you fail the subject. (To 15% by principals order)
djsdkdjsk
even if your sick?
Sirisy0
If you get a Doctor's note they can allow it.
YurgenGrimwood
That's highschool though. Personally, the rule is stupid as being behind it's bad enough. It should be my responsibility if I show or not.
Sirisy0
I would call Videregående College tbh.. But yes I agree. No matter how much I absence I have in IT or Math I still get a 6/ an A.
YurgenGrimwood
Well collage is what you associate with universitet in norway since you start at 18. ungdomsskole is junior high and vidregående is senior.
Sirisy0
Ah, well in that case.
seeingsalty
Attendance was mandatory in my school. 3 missed classes with no excuse was a full letter grade deduction. 4 and you risked getting withdrawn
IFuckingLoveGoldenRetrievers
That just screws students from broken homes who aren't "sick" but can't get a sick note from their parents for their destructive lifestyle
flapperfemmefatale
Fair enough, but I've been on the other side of this. It's incredibly frustrating to take your education seriously but be held back (1)
flapperfemmefatale
(2) because of the behavior of other students.
IFuckingLoveGoldenRetrievers
Put the onus on kids who will feel how far they are behind by missing class. Don't destroy them when they are willing to catch up
seeingsalty
When I say 'school' I mean college/uni. Not high school. That's a whole other bag of shit.
Flyndaran
I was nearly kicked out of school in "middle school" for absences. Getting As, and Bs on tests aka education isn't what school's about. SMH
flapperfemmefatale
Literally, a padlock on my bedroom door.
GeneralWho
That's because public schools get funding based on kids being in class and doing well on tests. It's nuts how everything hinges on that.
Flyndaran
I also usually chose to skip busy work days where nothing was being taught, but always attended on test days.
flapperfemmefatale
Hearing such things is so strange to me. If I had skipped school as a minor, my mom would have imprisoned me.
ToastyMozart
Where would I have even gone? Nothing interesting was in biking distance.
flapperfemmefatale
Yup, the closest thing that wasn't a school or church was like 3-4 miles. All my friends would be at school, anyway
WookieWookieWookie
Aside from modern eds over emphasis on test scores, you can't learn if you aren't there. Unless there are medical reasons we shouldn't
WookieWookieWookie
Tolerate unlimited absences.
Flyndaran
If grades don't show knowledge then they are literally useless.
theCanadianmooserider
Not meaning to sound rude but that's really stupid
DavidBrooker
I don't think attendance should be mandatory in post-secondary: you're an adult and can manage your own time. High school? There it's fine.
theCanadianmooserider
I agree with the post-secondary. With highschool it may help them understand responsibilities but I don't think it should affect grades
malkovichmalkovich1
It is stupid, don't worry. You show up cuz it cost a pretty penny.
DepartmentofAlternateFacts
You sir are right, I can't write the reason in 140 character but just know someone's on your side
theCanadianmooserider
Thank you
barbaavis
I'm thsparticus
AllEyezOnStevie
All of my college classes counted attendance as a grade. If I missed 5 days it was an automatic letter grade drop.
DavidBrooker
I had exactly one course in my college career that counted attendance, and it was monumentally despised for that reason. The course 1/2
DavidBrooker
content was already patronizing, and so the mandatory attendance was to get people to show up at all, which compounded the problem. 2/2
PastaPriest
Some colleges just fail you if you miss a certain number of classes consecutively.
anarkhiya
And that's how I ended up taking my psychology teacher to the college board. Evidently a neck injury with a doctor's note isn't admissible.
Hkaaay
Not even consecutively. In several classes I had if you miss more than two classes in the semester you go down a letter grade for each class
Hkaaay
Missed after the first two
LittleMsSparkles
Not meaning to sound rude, how the hell else would you propose making them come to class
theCanadianmooserider
It doesn't matter how much you come to class if you still get your work down when you do come
Mofodo
I get this point but if you can pass a class w/o showing up, you're in the wrong class.
theCanadianmooserider
Some classes are mandatory to pass/graduate sadly
cuzitsthere
So I'm not saying this is right or an excuse, but I got an A last semester for a class I forgot I had. Didn't even buy the book.
theCanadianmooserider
It doesn't matter how much you come to class if you still get your work down when you do come
Mousinator11
Try telling your boss that
beastdude2003
Punctuality is a big part of being a functioning member of society. So it does matter how much you show up.
theCanadianmooserider
Yes, once your doing something that matters not a pointless course not needed for anything.
LittleMsSparkles
No. Show some damn respect for your teacher and classmates and show up.
theCanadianmooserider
I've had many teachers that show zero respect to me and my classmates. Also I've had many teachers that are always late for class
spypengen
if it was one of my professors they'd probably just skip over a whole chapter and make that chapter half of the exam.
iamthisguy247
If it was me, I wouldn't make attendance part of the grade. But I wouldn't pause for missing kids. I would pick up next day a chapter ahead>
Ulthirm
My teacher does that but records his class for the kids with excuses like doctors and is willing to tutor late kids(3 hour class) if
Ulthirm
Excused by school
iamthisguy247
Yeah, that's how I think it should be. Forcing attendance seems unnecessary, let the kids learn the value attending vs. Irresponsibility.
YurgenGrimwood
Yeah. And it would make it so a student could work extra hard to get a little ahead so he could take vacation for a bit as an example.
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awohl231
Easy there, satan
Staddi
That's what they did for years at german universities, and I think it worked pretty well. After uni you don't have a teacher for new things
0x730x6D0x690x6C0x65
This only works for those who care about their grades. Certain people will freak out, others won't care.
YurgenGrimwood
But if they don't care about their grade it's their fault anyways.
iamthisguy247
Yup, it's not the teachers job to care for them.
malkovichmalkovich1
What do you do if they have a note from their mom
Ulthirm
I've always felt bad for the students being punished over something they can't control. Vacations are the worst because sure they're leaving
Ulthirm
To have fun but more likely than not it's the parent doing it not the child.
madetheaccountjustforyou
Send mom a note with what chapter they missed and tell her to have fun teaching it to them?
iamthisguy247
I'd want something more official than a minute mom's note (ie, Doctor). TBH, the only difference between missing a class legitimately vs>
iamthisguy247
*i have no idea why I have the word minute in their, or why that's happened to me twice in two days.
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muisverriet
That's how we do it in college in The Netherlands, it's about 35 percent of your grade.
Scientificevidence
There is no college in The Netherlands and attendance is usually compulsary (age), has a minimum % to pass at all or is not required at all.
DavidBrooker
I had once class in my college career that checked attendance. I found it monumentally condescending.
graphitedoodle
Uhm. I attend college here (at the RU) and not one of my classes has mandatory attendance save the laboratory projects.
muisverriet
Well, we do it at the ROC and i believe the HAN does it as well.
Scientificevidence
Nah, your ROC teacher just made that up. You can't assign a grade to being present, only to actual participation. Or just make it madatory.
muisverriet
It's in the official rules and everything.
aelita
This is shit. This is why I dropped out of university 4 times - I am very ill, though hardworking. No scholarship means I go to work.
aelita
And here I am, at 25, no degree, shitty jobs and little pay. Just because I am unable to go somewhere at a schedule.
madetheaccountjustforyou
"Here I am without a job because I am unable to provide the regularly scheduled labor required for a job" Well... yeah?
aelita
There are tons of jobs that do not require a regular schedule but I'm not eligible for them because I have no degree or experience.
aelita
What I'm saying is that if a student is able to ace their tests without attending lectures, they should get top grades. Knowledge>Attendance
adamavitable
For those of you who want an update or explanation, I teach a college-entry GED class on several subjects at once, and it's non-traditional.
CandidGamera
Ah, non-traditional attendance for non-traditional teaching. You reap what you sow, so stop your drama queen twitter whining.
FeliciaSexopants
As someone who went through a non-traditional program after dropping out of high school: people like you rock. Thank you for existing!
MargTgrowingstrong
I've taught GED (now am director) and this has happened to me!! Punks! Haha
Janusha
What is GED and what is "non-traditional" ?
fishfishcro
I need an explanation. How long is your class usually? I mean 95 minutes is a double class with a break between where I'm from.
MetalTao
Fuck it, give me a plane ticket and I'll attend
lemonfluff
Is it mandatory?
adamavitable
Regular attendance is. Every day attendance is not.
DrTremendous
Doing the lords work
appaismyspiritanimal
Does your username stand for "Walt Disney World adjacent?"
BananaForScaIe
See my first semester teaching this EXACT everything happened to me. #readingweek
impulsenine
I worked in a similar situation in a charter HS - computer lab for kids probably expelled from other schools. It was awful. I lasted a year.
dontstephere
fail them all, disrespectful scum
badgerbadgerbadgerbadgerbadger
wait....@OP is the prof? and didn't just steal the story off twitter for points? *mind blown*
adamavitable
Yup!
badgerbadgerbadgerbadgerbadger
You have a nice sense of humor. Best of luck to you!
Imjustaroundforthepoints
+1 for actually being you in the post
bunneedo
Oh my. This is my evening GED class all over. Thankfully there's Imgur to get us through these lonely times.
kanihaznaiph
Maybe start a trend where u randomly provide food to entice attendance, if they're from lower income places skipped meals are a possibility
JonniUtah
I'll say! That one dude is sweatin bullets and carrying a briefcase. What you got in there little homie!?
EasierToPrayWhenIMasturbate
Is this a new class? If not how has it been going?
Odmanra
Well then i hope the weather is bad so yer class will be full!
youknowyouwanttoseeit
My wife taught GED Math. She called me one day with the same problem. "I only have 2 students."
adamavitable
Yeah, it happens during the summers more frequently, too.
jenmalove
This makes me want to go to your class.
mikekearn
You seem like the kind of teacher I always made an effort to come to class and see. Like, show up for your class and ditch the rest kind.
StephenDaniels
Why such a long class? IMO after 50 minutes everyone's brain is fried.
WookieWookieWookie
That's not how a college class works anywhere I've been. You can't teach in that short a time. If they can't pay attention for 90 minutes
WookieWookieWookie
Why should anyone trust them with a job for 8 hours?
ooooooooko
I was thinking "man it sounds fun to take algebra with this guy but he probably lives somewhere cool," BAM Orlando!
pkplatypus
really, a bunch of winners you got there. they'll go far.
Beezlebubble
Deja fucking vu... I remember this
DUDNIS
I felt so bad for you man like this gave me feels hard
TheVindowViper
The day functions were to be on the syllabus..... F(x) =peace I'm out!
everythingisforants
Hey, I just wanted to thank you for staying. You deserve a medal for choosing to eat all the crap you must get without cracking.
heysniz
Certainly seemed non-traditional...
leogian4511
IT WAS THURSDAY!
doogy
Oh that explains everything, my mother does the same thing. This is basically all of her students. Every term.
CheshiresShadow
Reminds me of senior ditch day at my HS.i was planning on ditching except i didn't have the heart to miss my favorite teachers class.she 1
CheshiresShadow
Was having a small music history in between classes so i got there to see and decided to stay anyways because her class was the last one of2
CheshiresShadow
The day.didnt want to go home then back again. 3
digitalist1
U honestly seem like a chill profesor.
fishfishcro
I need an explanation. How long is your class usually? I mean 95 minutes is a double class with a break between where I'm from.
DExMach
Where I'm from 95 minutes is still 25 away from a full class...
fishfishcro
What? That's more than an average person attention span - twice! Wtf you supposed to learn in those? The theory of everything?
nightaccio129
How to doodle in the most space efficient way possible (lest you run out of paper and be forced to actually pay attention)
Shedevilz
adamavitable
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sentientseven
Judging by the downvote you seemed to have stepped on someones toes.
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Lostondaweb
The Uni I attend... only the University President can cancel classes. We get 2% off final grade for every absence >.<
BimmerBoost
Maybe attendance needs to be treated a little more traditionally? Letting them work at their own pace clearly isn't working.
Ryebread91
I always wondered what it was like to be the only student in a class and during a summer camp I found out. It was awesome we just joined 1/2
Ryebread91
Other classes on their field trips & went to the zoo fishing & any experiments we did were way cooler cause it's just you & all supplies.
weedtittiesandkitties
did you still get paid?
adamavitable
Yes. I teach an online class, as well, so I work with those students at the same time.
weedtittiesandkitties
Nice!
VeryEnthusiasticWalksThroughtheWoods
Email them all and say if they miss another class, they're out
Octobutt
I feel that every time. I teach an elective in Uni and they think it's not important enough to ace their majors so they don't bother.
nakedangel
Is that you in the post? Good job being a supportive educator. People shouldn't take their educational resources for franted.
gnomequeen
I used to teach classes like that, and I had similar issues. It is demoralizing.
Direwolflord
Why why did you give them the candy, did not deserve
WilliamKeith
By the way, the answer to your first question is yes, on the authority of Isaac Newton: in his day, Cambridge was for rich dilettantes, 1/2
PillaPlease
Would you like to teach me some math? I could stand a refresher.
GoddammitMrNoodle
It breaks my heart to see the effort you put forward and watch it crash and burn.
Stonefruitlove
you are awesome
StrangelyCalm
I'll say it's non-traditional. Shit if my Math prep teacher gave out Butterfingers instead of creepy vibes, I'd be able to Cross Multiply by
QueenCousland
My 6th grade math teacher gave out candy ("smart pills") before every test. One of many things that made him one of my favorites.
StrangelyCalm
Now
cheeseguy3412
What state? I'll drop by and chat for some candy if you're close enough :D
adamavitable
Florida.
ireallydontlikeplayingthisgame
I'm looking for a good resource to go over basic math. By chance an app you suggest for that? I forget a lot of the basic rules!
cheeseguy3412
Ahhh, dang - opposite side of the country
NuggetFucker3000
SHIT WHERE. I'm absolutely terrible at math and have been too nervous to go back to school because of it, I would cherish a good teacher
fishfishcro
I need an explanation. How long is your class usually? I mean 95 minutes is a double class with a break between where I'm from.
WookieWookieWookie
All my classes from high school through college were 90 minutes. 45 min is too short to learn anything.
ktktktkt
Loved having blocked scheduling in HS. 4 classes first semester, 4 classes second. Like you said, can't get into anything in 45 minutes.
rollercostarican
high school classes for me were 45 min (5x a week), college classes were 80 min (2x a week), art college courses 3 hours (2x a week)
DwaynElizondoMountainDewHerbertCamacho
@wdwadjacent, could you please explain what the formula y=mx+b means
governmentgavemeagun
Yolo=motocross+bitches
adamavitable
You should have been in class today.
DwaynElizondoMountainDewHerbertCamacho
I'm not in your class. I'm enrolling in your online imgur class.
benjwgarner
Good to see you on imgur, Mr. President. Any news yet on the Brawndo tax credits you mentioned in the campaign?
DwaynElizondoMountainDewHerbertCamacho
What kind of faggy shit you talking bout? You going to Monday night rehabilitation!!! Camacho mother fucker, brought to you by Carl's jr
Eneficus
It's the slope intercept form, in which m=slope of a line and b=y-intercept if it's ever a negative intercept it'll look like y=mx-b
Eneficus
It's used for any sort of line as long as it's linear. It can't have an exponent or any other sorry of things which wouldn't let a line work
Eneficus
*sort, not sorry
laposheureux
So they are students who didn't complete high school who aspire to attend college but don't show up to the one class to help them there?
Jupman
Yup, had a cousin that was supposed to go. He skipped and smoke weed in the parking lot till class was over.
laposheureux
adamavitable
Sometimes. Sometimes they're court-mandated. Other times they pick up work during the day and need the money. It's understandable.
LovelyLurrrker
You seem like an awesome teacher and an awesome person.
laposheureux
And the computers...? Just available to them as a resource should they need them? I presume that means you didn't cover anything today?
laposheureux
Genuinely curious how this works :)
adamavitable
I have modules that I work on with them, and as long as they're getting everything right, they're progressing fine. They'll have questions
JayemDubb
You're compassionate beyond necessity. Bravo for staying light hearted. But I would have a tough time not providing consequences to this 1/2
JayemDubb
type of behavior. I actually helped someone end their military career primarily due to poor attendance/punctuality. I can only show the way
flapperfemmefatale
Given that fact, how easy is it for you to discipline poor attendance?
adamavitable
As long as they're coming in semi-regularly and making some progress, I don't discipline them for attendance.
YurgenGrimwood
You seem like a really nice and funny teacher. Hoping I'm getting someone like you when I go to university.
PatronSaintofKillers
And that attitude is probably why they're in a GED class instead of having a diploma
mindfunkie
I had to drop out of HS to care for my mom, tried to do the GED & couldnt cause she couldnt be alone due to mental/substance abuse.etc 1/2
mindfunkie
eventually i got the GED & Associates, i wanted to finish but my dad got sick also so never was able to go back to college.I wanted to badly
SlightlyDodgy
Not always. When I was at school I was bullied so bad (& so poorly supported) I failed everything and didn't even understand my options /1
PatronSaintofKillers
Its great you finally found out what worked for you, but these people are choosing to ignore a class by a teacher who seems to want to help
GangstaMail
What he's saying is there could be any number of reasons for each individual student to not show up. Most probably just ditched though
SlightlyDodgy
/2 that I didn't even know I could get help later on. In fact teachers washed their hands of me and one even went so far to tell me I was a
SlightlyDodgy
/3 total failure and I had no hope in life. Others refused to let me sit certain exams to avoid giving them a poor KPI review at year end.
SlightlyDodgy
/4 However I did find a great person in my life, who put my life on the right path and I now have a few minor qualifications and confidence
adamavitable
Students work at their own pace, and sometimes attendance is spotty. This was a first for me, though. I think the reason was that today was
stillmatic
As a former computer based alternative ed teacher... FU!! My students could work on any subject in my room teacher down the hall had no one!
klpgirl
As a fellow GED instructor, giving them the option to not show up and to work at their own pace is why this happened, it sucks, but true.
Mexrose75
Thank you for teaching
brumbievan
I'm a long-term sub at a continuation/independent study HS right now. Fridays are only mandatory if you missed a day during the rest of 1/3
brumbievan
2/3 the week, were tardy too much, got in trouble, etc. Only, there are basically 0 consequences for not coming on Fridays when you are
brumbievan
3/3 supposed to. I feel ya.
Caitbug
@OP if I were in Orlando, I'd come to your class! I'm one of those weird people who love algebra
MadAsAFrickenHatter
This broke my heart @op. I loved my college experience and had many great profs. You seem like you would have been one of the greats. Read-
MadAsAFrickenHatter
-ing this made me wanna come sit in on your class. Minored in math cuz I loved it, like a hobby, just didn't want a career out of it.
PrincessDonaldTrumpBANNED
Thank you for What you do. I was poorly homeschooled, someone like you taght me all I needed to get my GED in under 2 months (at 16) and
PrincessDonaldTrumpBANNED
Helped me a great deal. But the good news, homeschool taught me about Jesus, the devil and why I shouldn't sin.
adamavitable
A really nice day here in Orlando so the students said "fuck it" and didn't bother coming in.
BimmerBoost
Say 'fuck it' and fail them.
kewlchey
Dude, this broke my heart. Don't toy with my feelings this way.
Thisbefluff
All (6) of us skipped the last day of Spanish in HS bc of nice weather. Ran into our teacher downtown, DURING the period. Everyone laughed
bllondebrownie
Nice
foxenawolf
>_> I live in orlando, I hate math. and I graduated college already. But I would come and give you a hug and let you teach me at least once.
Femail76
Thank you for doing what you do
OptimisticDownvoteLover
Going to be a college student soon, ill be there for you. In spirit.
Jennifer89
We love you. We care. Hugs
TheDweadPiwateRawburts
Woo Florida. I'm from Lakeland
Wr200m
Id be glad to have you as a teacher.
vinny8boberano
You really wanted to teach us...didn't you?
v
tomyironmane
It occurs to me that were I sitting in a "go at your own pace" class to get a damn GED, I would be down there EVERY DAMN DAY.
tomyironmane
Because hey, it's gettin so you have to have a damn GED to flip burgers, let alone do anything fun.
passiontiger74
So do you do any of your courses online? I would be in attendance for you. What is the cost for your college entry GED?
adamavitable
I don't know what they charge, to be honest. I only teach math online currently.
vinny8boberano
You really wanted to teach us...didn't you?
v
prepeymad
I live in Orlando too and yes it was a beautiful day. But um everyday is a beautiful day.
harambesghost18
5/7 would also say fuck it on a nice day in orlando... maybe the master should become the student every now and again.... you deserve it @OP
W92Baj
Isn't every day in Orlando a really nice day?
BuiltLikeATruckCuddlyLikeATeddyBear
Your humor and my humor seem similar. You seem like a nice person. You are my friend now.
IsaacEilandHall
Thank you for your explanation. And post. A fun read.
Summersky
Oh my gosh, this is actually you?? xD Your optimism is great. I'll send you a card if it'll make you smile :D
adamavitable
Aww, you're sweet. It's me! :)
AltLeftAltRightWhatIsThisACheatCode
so, do you enjoy teaching college or would you rather be teaching at, say, a highschool?
ExceptionalFailure
Hi, Jersey here. Isn't just about every day a nice day in Orlando?
samsonguy920
I would have still come in for a little while.
januskincaid
Gotta say I was rooting for the zombie apocalypse one, but I'm glad someone finally showed up. Good on you @OP.
JohnnyTitelips
Respectfully, no day in Florida is a nice day.
RebelChicken
Teachers and professors with your attitude, the "I want everyone to learn" vibe, are what made schooling enjoyable. Bless you
Monka42
Hey I live in Orlando! It was a beautiful day today man you're right about that, I wouldn't have showed up either. Jk I care about my future
BeatsBearsBattlestarGallactica
Man, if I needed a college entry GED course I would kill to have you as my professor.
aethoneagle
If it's any consolation, I'd have still come in to say hi at least
adamavitable
Better than nothing!
martianstar
Checking in from Kissimmee, work for the Mouse! ????
sometimesipostsockshere
I would definitely attend more 8am lectures, if I got candy or an apple or something judt for attending though!
DevonGronka
Now what you have to do is deliver a quiz over the material covered, just to watch every single kid panic simultaneously. =P
FuzzyBwalls
Sounds like theyre gonna do well later in life, then complain about it
Cacapeepeepoopoo
I'm in orlando. I would have come to your class. For the candy tho.. not for algebra
DevonGronka
Oh, because they get so few nice sunny days in central Florida, right? *rolls eyes sarcastically*
twoticketstopoundtown
Although it's hard to pass up free candy
scootermcgruter
Knowing my friends who did GED courses...this ambivalence most likely why they are in GED classes....that and weed
Momof2needsabreak
I never had a teacher bring candy. In high school my algebra teacher threatened to hang the whole class. You seem nicer.
WilliamKeith
Hats off to you for teaching high-work high-margin students. College is great but people who need a GED are really bettering their lives.
pitapie
My Modern Physics lecturer gets about five people a class. He uploads his lectures online so most of the class doesn't show because it's...
pitapie
a morning class.
ichibanM
Could you tell me more about what non-traditional means for your class? How is your lesson plan different, etc?
juiceboxxe
As a uni student in England I wouldn't dream of doing this. I'm sorry your students were disrespectful.
JustAFemaleEngineerTryingToChangeTheWorld
Sorry OP. I'm in Orlando, I went to a class at UCF yesterday that I didn't even sign up for... Go figure. Good luck next class!
Valiton
That's lame. My professor made the last day of class optional and I still felt compelled to show up to shake his hand and thank him.
dystopianbarbie
That actually sounds like a really useful class. Their fail apparently.
FreaksOnWheels
I would have gone to your class. I love candy.
Noooooooooooooope
You're great for sticking around. And thank you for teaching. I'm hoping to be a teacher, too. :) Good luck in the future!
Towelyban
Holy crap! I'm moving to Lake Mary this weekend! Good of you to keep the chin up. The candy tells mr you're good people.
NeoHelios
In my 40's and looking back with ragrats at all the opportunities I shrugged off back then. Don't worry, they'll get it one day... >.>
Germankipp
It was a gorgeous day in gainesville as well... Monday is cold again so I hope your attendance is up again!
NotFarEnough
lol at temps in the mid-60s being 'cold'
twoticketstopoundtown
It was a really nice day today in apopka i would have skipped also
IrreligiousMisfit
I'm trying to study for the ACT, you can teach me Algebra!
Sanchine
Next time as imgur to show up to class! I love in Orlando and would have totally shown up to support you
SleepyFaraday
Doesn't make a whole lot of sense, I mean you're paying through the nose for something you're not gonna bother going to?
Ryan0001
Makes me feel for you, hopefully another day brings better students :/
suckfest9001
Orlando? Which school is this?
Thekingofbeans
I bet funfetti would have came to class. Charmander probably talked him out of it though.
Derptator
I need an update on this tomorrow when students (hopefully) show up
AlabamaNerd
That's...still super depressing. I feel bad for you and for them.
Boon0
Thank you for helping late bloomers.
XaPhobia
If it makes you feel any bit better @OP, it was just as nice in Daytona and I still went to class. ...does this mean I can have candy..?
inoiknownothing
Sooo, like you didn't wait a whole 95 mins for nothing, right?? RIGHT??!?!
adamavitable
Right! I still had two students who needed me. :)
inoiknownothing
You're kidding
dcisgnar
Woo fellow Florida-man!
doxiemomm
I'll send my HS junior to you. He is struggling with Algebra 2!!
GreenLanternMD
This sort of frustration is one reason why so many people who moved to Orlando gave up and moved ½ way back north.
GrizzlyWicks
can you do a class on imgur via posts ill turn up everyday and upvote
Intr0naut
I am one of your students. +1 for OC, but -1 for triple dipping - but if i know anything about mathemagics, that's still +1.
MyRegularAcctIsntAnonymousEnough
srsly? this is you? wtaf?! they pay to be there! i feel bad … i taught math. they showed up :\
adamavitable
It's alright. One day in the scheme of things isn't much.
MyRegularAcctIsntAnonymousEnough
i feel your pain
TheGlow
Hence they need a ged. I got mine, but had to take it seriously.
DerpDaLurk
Do you work at Orange County Tech?
adamavitable
No. DSC.
hamadahiro
You should've said fuck it too and gone to enjoy the nice day!!
Computerzuster
You are a liar. You are not that guy.
WhyKid
You are an amazing man. You do well. Keep teaching, you brave human being
Grax32
It was an awesome day. I took a nice walk around Lake Eola over lunch.
Minisham
This happened last year to me except I was the student. I was running late that day and everyone must have thought it wasn't worth it (1/2)
Minisham
cause I got the most passive aggressive email from the lecturer. "There must have been an event I was unaware of, maybe next week eh?" (2/2)
aminarra
If you're ever bored, I need like learning. #perpetualstudent
wyzpr
I live in Orlando too and can confirm yesterday was a nice day. I would have been there for some candy tho.
ArchangelArtist
We have an academic quarter. Where all lessons starts fifteen minutes after the said time....
ElderArthurMaxon
You can teach me I'll listen !
HotMagentaDuckFace
I wish you could live Tweet my meetings where gown-ass professional adults don't want to show up or participate.
raider111111
Maybe their lack of commitment is why they need to take the GED? I hope you still got paid, time is money.
peskyboner
As a fellow Orlandoan, there's your problem. We're a garbage town filled with garbage people. I'm sorry no one has the heart to tell you.
peskyboner
But yeah, it was a nice enough day that I also said "fuck it" and didn't go to work.
awohl231
Or a nice day anywhere, really. Ever.
mobile4lyfe
wait, was it on Monday? Bc that was MLK day
BippityBoppityBitch
Orlando!!! Go knights!
Tague
tbh they're probably all digging fallout shelters for when trump launches the nukes in a month.
Chivaxsienpre209
Damn it aren't we all? Lol
SAFireStorm
A month? Wow, you are quite the optimist!
Nietsallinav
Digging a fallout shelter in the state that's largely below sea level? Bold move.
LatexAndLesbians
Ferreal. Most people just call those swimming pools.
PTKrieg
You dig, and then pile the dirt on some kind of surface-level structure. Problem solved.
HowRUMeImGood
With trumps climate stance it will be underwater soon anywho
17AndDeadInside
Could it have been a holiday? @OP
awohl231
Holy crap, I'd say fuck it too, if I lived in Orlando, and had a nice day.
blackguard89
Well Im bad at maths, but you sound like an awesome teacher and I'd drop by just for the hell of it.
SailorHarlequin
I teach in Orlando, usually my attendance is spotty when it rains.
Kyuubles
I work at a school too and one class of students decided to skip one of my classes once. Saddest hour of self-reflection ever :c
eggspectation
Thank you for the explanation! It was killing me not knowing ahah. Hopefully next time around you get to enjoy the nice weather too :)
eggspectation
Also thanks to everyone who upvoted my comment :) the most upvotes I've ever gotten was 11 and this finally got me to 'Accepted' :) <3
geruhn
D'oh! You had the chance but you didn't took it, but I think I have to eggcept it....
YouMadeMeLaugh
That is such a nice a reply. I thought it going to say rain so the students would come, but your way is better. I didn't eggpected it.
blepblepblepblep
wait, why egg?
eggspectation
well played!
Kiwiloverabi
Still, not one, such asses
SidneyHarbor
I'm so used to pic dumps that I had no idea that YOU are the twitter subject. Sorry about no students, but hats off to teachers.
adamavitable
It worked out alright. Thanks. :)
Surrealle
Yeah, the start of this thread made me think OP was going to blackmail us into joining an unrelated class before we'd get an update, lol
AnnelieseMarie123
@OP I really enjoyed the "Your teacher needs you" part.
Surrealle
Took me a minute to put two and two together. I'm not a smart woman sometimes
yuyufan43
@OP No excuse for them wasting your time. They're old enough to know respect. I'm sorry that happened. Your time is valuable.
ThatsJustNasty
Damn, well don't get discouraged! It's one day out of many where you can make a difference in someone's life.
whovianspartans
...I would have come to your lecture. I'd love top learn from you!
whovianspartans
Too** --- see?! I need it!
imjustkitten
What subjects do you teach?
TrollicusDraconius
As someone that lives near Orlando, can confirm nice day.
MyInboxIsSadAndEmpty
Students are stupid assholes (I know, I am one) and you shouldn't feel too bad about the lack of them. Thanks for what you do!
HerrBisch
And they can just do that?!
Crazycryodude
Orlando? Do you teach at UCF?
dashstuff
Ah Orlando, that explains it all carry on.
cthonion
You deserve so much better....but you're pretty fucking handsome, so you have that going for you :3
justaminutethere
It was a beautiful day yesterday and I think it's going to be another one today. Winter should be returning on Monday so better luck then,
dell1862
Shit, that bird don't know what it's missing. I'd kill for someone to explain Algebra to me :P
WilliamKeith
Whatchu need fam? /mathprof
thelonepig
Everything. /Cocktail waitress
Venport
I can tell you about Boolean algebra
thelonepig
I don't even know what that is. Id learn.
LeiserGeist
Why can't all math be as easy as Boolean algebra!?
peridotstar
Hey, headsup--another comment by the OP said that they teach math online. I bet you could ask for more info :) Perfect timing!
codeawesome
Yeah, it's not like he's busy. Hehe
Bbbrr2
Coincidence, I just realized I'm late to class and my prof won't let me in so here I am on imgur. Also in Orlando (valencia college).
MyspaceMafia
Full sail over here
TheCouncilofRicks
I went to Osceola high school right by Valencia
TheBigM
My uncle teaches @ Valencia
adamavitable
I'd never keep a student from coming into my class!
WhataboutBobWiley
my professor's did it to keep the interruptions to a minimum during lectures.
Bbbrr2
Man, I wish you were my chem professor. I'm missing out on my intro lab, have no idea how important it is. But fuck it.
SnowAndShadows
That feel when the professors we want are off being treated poorly by students that (obviously) don't deserve them.
Hanyolo420
Checking in from Orlando (UCF)
anothersaltyturtle
I work there :O
puffthemagicdracula
My sister goes to UCF. I just started at Seminole state this semester!
KeyMasher
UCF 2011 grad living in California, my degree has served no purpose! *sad confetti*
UncleGearjammer
YO!! from W. Campus
ooooooooko
Me too me too me too
anothersaltyturtle
Wait I'm in Orlando! I would have come to class @OP
brawenkg
So many Floridians! Tampa area here! I can make a trip.
Cualacino
I'm over near Melbourne! I would have shown up if I had known.
CameronRulezz
I'm in Melbourne beach!
adamavitable
/tips hat
CaptainButtshark
M'anothersaltyturtle
KingMidas123
Lol sorry @OP i live over in Tampa i would probably stopped by for the free candy tbh
dezzy435
HEY I'M ALSO IN ORLANDO WE SHOULD ALL GO LEARN TOGETHER!
theetincan
Plan it for august and ill be there ( in the uk presently)
DeathlyFiend
Orlando? Let's get the imgurians together so that @OP isn't alone next time.
TacoPrime
So do you always bring candy?
adamavitable
Yeah, or I'll pick up breakfast sandwiches at McDonald's or something.
LeiserGeist
Any teacher that brings food deserves a damn award!
NyetARussianSpy
You sound like a great teacher @op. Their loss
peridotstar
Omg those are amazing! You're awesome lol
Includesdrinks
I live in the midwest, but I'll be to your next class for the candy and sandwiches!
fornikait
Holy crap are you the messiah?