ShranTheWaterPoloFan

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[–] ShranTheWaterPoloFan@startrek.website 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You do know that Excel is used in every job right?

[–] ShranTheWaterPoloFan@startrek.website 12 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I think strawberry pop tarts have less frosting than all other flavors.

It's petty and small, but every time I have a strawberry pop tart the frosting is so thin that the holes on the top are clear through the frosting. No other flavor has this problem. I don't think it matters, but it feels like a conspiracy.

[–] ShranTheWaterPoloFan@startrek.website 9 points 1 year ago (12 children)

What exactly should be done to motivate?

I ask because schools do a lot to motivate but kids often dismiss it as lame or complain about the efforts. It's very easy to say "motivate kids" but actual ideas aren't common.

Let me give you an example, everyone has heard "when will we use this in real life?" in math class. The same people asking those questions are the same that groan at word problems. So you have kids complaining that won't be able to use something in real life, and upset when they have to solve a real life problem. What's the real complaint the student has? They have to try.

I agree that so much more can be done to make school fun, but it's not all on the teachers. Students have to be present, participate and willing to leave their comfort zone in order to have better results.

[–] ShranTheWaterPoloFan@startrek.website 15 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I think the biggest issue isn't letting kids use a tool, it's getting kids to do the work.

I recently worked with a bunch of kids in college, all stem majors, who couldn't Google effectively or do basic math in their heads. It's not a matter of "don't let them use a resource" it's that many people won't try.

Limiting technology isn't cruelty, it's vital for learning many skills. Number sense can't be taught by a taking a picture and writing an answer.

[–] ShranTheWaterPoloFan@startrek.website 106 points 1 year ago (23 children)

What would you prefer the school do?

How could they motivate you to actually pay attention in class instead of playing with your phone? Honestly ask yourself if this "addressing motivation" would make geometry more interesting than tiktok.

[–] ShranTheWaterPoloFan@startrek.website 16 points 1 year ago (2 children)

There are several jobs that are frequently mentioned in discussions like this that are actually thanked all of them time.

Nurses, teachers, fire, EMTs and police are always mentioned. They are hard jobs and mostly under paid. However they are constantly thanked, businesses give discounts and commercials and politicians thank them endlessly.

Grocery store workers, butchers, plumbers, electricians, custodians, truck drivers and most "menial jobs" are completely thankless. Think of the last time you saw a 10% off for nurses and if you've ever seen 10% off for overnight stockers.

[–] ShranTheWaterPoloFan@startrek.website 47 points 1 year ago (3 children)

You think if India doesn't change their name Pakistan will go "alright well go with Bahrat then!"

That's the funniest thing ever.

[–] ShranTheWaterPoloFan@startrek.website 66 points 1 year ago (55 children)

Mastering? It's an OS not a skill.

Are really looking down on people because you open the terminal often instead of being able to click something?

[–] ShranTheWaterPoloFan@startrek.website 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm not sure I understand, the whole point is to talk to people very far away.

I initially hated the idea, but if it's possible to hit crazy benchmarks without trains then it gives a new way of reaching mega base.

Also it can limit the reliance on blueprints. There is something satisfying about pasting a big block, but it gets repetitive when you are pasting your 8th green circuit block.

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