But if I am not the one thinking, and thus not the one solving the problem (because problem-solving is what thinking ultimately is), I have learned nothing. I have just taken another one’s thoughts (and again, the machine cannot think) as my own. I see little value in this.
Had a massage while the kids are at basketball. Feeling much better afterwards.
A couple of photos from yesterday in downtown Chongqing.
*As always, just quick snaps with my iPhone 12 Mini. It’s the thought that counts.
(Finally) finished reading: Poor Things by Alasdair Gray 📚. I loved this. That ending though!
Cold noodles, just a little spicy but delicious. Only problem is that this restaurant is far away from our flat.
“If I could wave a magic wand, I would give teachers the gift of time. Time to plan and collaborate with intention, time to reflect and grow professionally, and just as importantly, time to rest, recharge, and be present with the people they love. Too often, the demands of teaching stretch far beyond the school day, leaving little room for balance. I’d want every teacher to feel they could show up for their students without having to sacrifice their own well-being or the needs of their families. Because when teachers are supported both personally and professionally, everyone in the school community benefits.” – Brittany Hargrove
Like this a lot. I always feel busy because there’s always things to do and while I do try and stop occasionally, it’s difficult. Does this mean, I am not going things as well I could? Absolutely. Unfortunately, that feels like the job.
As well, balancing work, family and myself is a 3-body problem. (Does that work?!)
Pro: the house is quiet so I can get some work done.
Con: it’s 5am on a Saturday
Giant beef crisps. So good.
Once again grateful for exercising and getting enough sleep.
For those who work with young people—or are young people themselves—this study has a clear message: Digital media are not neutral. Their constant availability invites distraction, and that distraction comes at a price. Those who really want to learn or perform will have to consciously choose to focus—notifications off, tabs closed, attention on.
I think some jobs, like teaching, can be difficult for this reason. It constantly requires you to keep switching between tasks. This week we started writing reports on top of our normal load of work. Regardless of how I feel about them, if I had time to focus on them, it’d be fine…
New research, same lesson: multitasking doesn’t work – From experience to meaning…
Love, love this track.
Canon Ixus 125 HS. E has started using it to take photos and took this one yesterday.
THE IPHONE 16E isn’t for me. If you’re an avid tech enthusiast and Apple fan, it’s probably not for you either. It’s for the person holding on to an iPhone 8 Plus or iPhone X, ready to upgrade because their more than seven-year-old smartphone isn’t working too well nowadays. They want a new phone, and it just needs to be an iPhone.
Looking to replace my iPhone 12 mini and I guess this is me.
What is often missing from the advice given to teachers, however, is what goes on in students’ heads as they see a new teacher (novice or veteran) for the first time. Teachers often overlook (or forget) that students also have a list of what behaviors, knowledge, and skills they expect of their teachers. And just like teacher expectations, student expectations matter.
Huh.
Using this as a guide to find something to read…
The 30 best fiction books of the last 30 years - Los Angeles Times
One particular website wasn’t loading. I tried to be fancy and nothing happened. I switched my MacBook off and on again. Now it works. Lesson learned.
It wasn’t the best part of my day, but this was up there. A student accidentally ripped her paper and I fixed it with unicorn stickers.
Jacob Collier Improvises the National Symphony Orchestra (Live from the Kennedy Center) - YouTube
Watched this with my students this morning.
I wake up and realise I need to check the football score but apparently do it in my head and feel like it real. In my head Arsenal drew. O
Was that meat in the ice cream freezer? No, it’s just strawberry ice cream designed to look like meat. Obviously. I didn’t have it today, but I’ll be going back to try it another time.
Chatting with Elise about a few things.
A few more photos from yesterday in downtown Chongqing as I headed towards Raffles. It’s odd that it feels so different to where we live. Like it’s another city altogether.
(The photos are quickly snapped with my aging iPhone Mini, so…)
On my walk yesterday, I noticed this bench had a wireless charging symbol. Worked too!
Kids were out with L and I was half watching The Accountant and not feeling great. Like I should be doing more with my free time. So went out for a ruck with 20kg and ended up walking nearly 16km. So good for getting out of my head.
