I barked at my Ryerson students today. Almost none of them did the readings. :( Sad. But I guess it is just my old sins coming back to haunt me. I really did plan for a nice discussion on Lisa Nakamura's book Cybertypes. Harumph.
Before that, I took my Vic1 class to the amazingly wonderful Osborne collection of early children's books. Yuka works there, as you well know or know now. Head Librarian Leslie McGrath gave the students an excellent lecture on the resources at the collection, how and why original source materials are to be used, and just gave a great general introduction to the collection and researching literary resources. Tomorrow's class will be a duplicate of this one. Wednesday and Thursday will focus on LM Montgomery and Anne related issues. Vic1 is certainly going to be the highlight of my week.
Posted by jason at November 11, 2003 12:02 AM | TrackBacksince no one read the book and thus cannot participate in the planned activity, in lieu of class, please turn in a 5 page review of it next class and be prepared to read your review if requested.
never again will they come to class unprepared.
another fun one is: raise your hands if you have read the book, good, now for those of you who have not read the book, please choose another person who has not read the book and pair off, put your names on this paper, exchange email addresses, this person is now your class partner, he or she will be responsible for you, and your completion of the reading assignments writing weekly reports on that matter to me and you in order to help you learn vital time management skills.
but then.... i'm evil and assign the book reviews without provocation
Posted by: jeremy hunsinger at November 11, 2003 11:50 PMThanks for visiting OSB.
BTW, did you see this site?
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Jason
I hear how upset you are because most people in the class failed to come prepared (for the record I was prepared and my journal posting proves it) However, in reading your thoughts, I get a sense that you are taking this personally. You might want to take in to consideration that everyine was stressed out abour the 20 page essay or workshop write up which had to be completed for our other class the next day.
Take Care
your ryerson student Anna Mantia
For the record, my skin is thick enough not to be really upset. I just like to tease.
Posted by: jason at November 12, 2003 09:19 PM