Argument with an instructor.

[Callaway]

Blech. I have a stats class this semester. I have to come up with an experiment and then work out the stats test for it and make up the results and all. I can't think of an experiment yet.

Maybe you could roll dice or flip coins for the experiment?

[Callaway]

I have stated once that I have an instructor for two of my classes whose voice sounds like he has a mouth full of peanut butter. Well, in my Windows 7 class, I have just recently found out that I have been missing homework assignments without knowing about them. I believe that the homework assignments and how to do them should be made obvious on the online page of the class. So, I decided to hit up Mr. Mumbo-Jumbo on the public discussion forum on that page. All names and locations have been censored for safety and privacy reasons.

Pentagram (me): I didn't know until last night that there were assignments for this class due weekly. In class, I didn't hear anything about there being homework. And I don't see anywhere that tells us exactly how we are supposed to do it. I'm sorry, but I believe that you should do more to let us know of what our assignments are and how to do them, especially because they are for a grade.

Instructor: I have explained this multiple times in class. Did you really think you would take a class with no assignments? Have you used eLearn and seen the assignments in the Content area?

Pentagram: I have only found the assignment list on eLearn last night. But it doesn't explain exactly how to do it and I can't find that information on here. I wonder how many other students are potentially failing (or have failed) your class due to your failure to properly notify us of our homework assignments! And I suggest you get a microphone and some speakers or some other way to amplify your voice, because quite frankly, we can't hear exactly what you're saying.

Instructor: I am not going to discuss this in a public forum. I find it interesting that you have not come by my office or talked to me after class about any of this, rather you want to criticize me in a public forum. Why is that?

I told you in an e-mail to come to my office and you have not as of yet. I will only discuss this in person, so man up and come by.

Pentagram: You're not going to say exactly how to do our assigments right here on eLearn so that everyone can see it? Seems like that would be a lot easier than having to mumble it to your students over and over again. In fact, you should have done so before even the first week started. Now you should let me catch up so that I don't have my grade muddled with zeros that aren't even my fault. Or I will do more than criticize you in a public forum. I'll file a complain with the JSCC administration. How about that?

Instructor: Your concerns are being addressed.

After this, I have gotten an email from the Assistant Dean of the Technical Department asking me to come to his office on Thursday afternoon to discuss my intent with what I have posted. Oh boy, this is going to be fun!

So, what wound up happening in the meeting?

Can you get extra tutoring to help you figure out how to do the homework and some extra time to do it in?

[renaeden]

Blech. I have a stats class this semester. I have to come up with an experiment and then work out the stats test for it and make up the results and all. I can't think of an experiment yet.

Maybe you could roll dice or flip coins for the experiment?

That is indeed a good way to get scores. Thanks. There has to be a significant outcome, though, to make the lecturer happy heh.

Sorry to derail the thread Pentagram.

[DukeNukem]

Well, the meeting went okay. The assistant dean of the tech dept told me that what I had posted was unacceptable and I told her that I wouldn't do it again. The instructor told me that if I do well in his class, that he would give me full credit for the assignments that I missed. And he has posted online how to do the assignments. No hard feelings.

['Butterflies']

Well, the meeting went okay. The assistant dean of the tech dept told me that what I had posted was unacceptable and I told her that I wouldn't do it again. The instructor told me that if I do well in his class, that he would give me full credit for the assignments that I missed. And he has posted online how to do the assignments. No hard feelings.

That's good. I'm glad it went OK. You've just got to remember that you need these people a lot more than they need you, and if it means putting up with stuff you think is unfair, then that's what you have to do.
If you do well here you might have a few oportunities with your life. If you fuck it up, then you're probably right back to sitting in your appartment with absolutely no options open to you.

[bodie]

Well, the meeting went okay. The assistant dean of the tech dept told me that what I had posted was unacceptable and I told her that I wouldn't do it again. The instructor told me that if I do well in his class, that he would give me full credit for the assignments that I missed. And he has posted online how to do the assignments. No hard feelings.

thats a good result    neither party lost any face

[P7PSP]

Well, the meeting went okay. The assistant dean of the tech dept told me that what I had posted was unacceptable and I told her that I wouldn't do it again. The instructor told me that if I do well in his class, that he would give me full credit for the assignments that I missed. And he has posted online how to do the assignments. No hard feelings.

Fucking moron. 

[Queen Victoria]

Truly glad it had a good outcome. 

[Callaway]

Well, the meeting went okay. The assistant dean of the tech dept told me that what I had posted was unacceptable and I told her that I wouldn't do it again. The instructor told me that if I do well in his class, that he would give me full credit for the assignments that I missed. And he has posted online how to do the assignments. No hard feelings.

That's good.  I'm glad that it went OK when you said you wouldn't do it again and the professor agreed not to penalize you for not doing homework you didn't know existed until it was too late and posted how to do it online.

I would advise doing the homework to the best of your ability anyway, even if it's not for a grade.

[DukeNukem]

Well, the meeting went okay. The assistant dean of the tech dept told me that what I had posted was unacceptable and I told her that I wouldn't do it again. The instructor told me that if I do well in his class, that he would give me full credit for the assignments that I missed. And he has posted online how to do the assignments. No hard feelings.

Fucking moron. 

Piece of plastic shit!

[renaeden]

Well, the meeting went okay. The assistant dean of the tech dept told me that what I had posted was unacceptable and I told her that I wouldn't do it again. The instructor told me that if I do well in his class, that he would give me full credit for the assignments that I missed. And he has posted online how to do the assignments. No hard feelings.

I think you are lucky with the instructor you have. Some of my tutors would have just said tough shit.

I am glad it turned out well in the end.

["couldbecousin"]

Well, the meeting went okay. The assistant dean of the tech dept told me that what I had posted was unacceptable and I told her that I wouldn't do it again. The instructor told me that if I do well in his class, that he would give me full credit for the assignments that I missed. And he has posted online how to do the assignments. No hard feelings.

Fucking moron. 

Piece of plastic shit!

That doesn't even make sense.   

[DukeNukem]

Well, the meeting went okay. The assistant dean of the tech dept told me that what I had posted was unacceptable and I told her that I wouldn't do it again. The instructor told me that if I do well in his class, that he would give me full credit for the assignments that I missed. And he has posted online how to do the assignments. No hard feelings.

Fucking moron. 

Piece of plastic shit!

Glocks (a type of pistol) are made out of plastic. And we all know that REAL guns are made out of metal.

Not plastic like a freaking kids' toy!
That doesn't even make sense.   

[P7PSP]

Well, the meeting went okay. The assistant dean of the tech dept told me that what I had posted was unacceptable and I told her that I wouldn't do it again. The instructor told me that if I do well in his class, that he would give me full credit for the assignments that I missed. And he has posted online how to do the assignments. No hard feelings.

Fucking moron.  

Piece of plastic shit!

That doesn't even make sense.  

True, but we are dealing with the moron who started a pissing contest with his professor instead of figuring out what the course requirements are.

[ZEGH8578]

pentagram, "Glock did, however, have extensive experience in advanced synthetic polymers, knowledge of which was instrumental in the company's design of the first successful line of pistols with a polymer frame."

"plastic" is relative. it doesnt mean the gun is made out of bubblegum, you know.
besides, its only the frame. you could say the M1 Garand is made out of wood, on the same premise.