After returning from Beata's dance class and after dinner I graded some more practical finals. I am 13/18ths finished grading (but not yet scoring). I am, however, adding page scores as I go...
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posted by Grace @ 12/10/2011 08:49:00 PM
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I have had hand pain for about a week and a half now, alleviated with ~500mg acetaminophen p.r.n. I saw my general practitioner/ primary care physician last week, who ordered nerve tests and X rays for me, which I had this morning.
Scott did the nerve tests on my dominant hand. The nerve tests consisted of first stimulating a standard set of nerves in the affected hand and observing the results on a computer. This caused a feeling of a small shock, then a corresponding muscle twitch. The second nerve test consisted of utilizing tiny needles to deliver the impulse to the arm, and then asking the patient to gently flex or extend affected muscles distally. This test had the results displayed on a computer and hooked up to a speaker, so one could hear the results "talking." My results turned out okay, and Scott indicated that it just may be that I have tendinitis, and that I need to ice my hand regularly.
Greg took three X ray films / views of each hand, first one of the hand (palm down, and open) and then two views (at different angles) of modified "OK" signs. Greg indicated that my views looked fine. I am pleased!
Stopped by the pharmacy to pickup some ibuprofen, but the pharmacy was out of it until this afternoon.
posted by Grace @ 3/25/2010 09:55:00 AM
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Here is a link from Glamour Magazine that shows how successful game show contestents have similar qualities as successful dates.
• Be open-minded.
• Stay engaged with the interviewer and the world around you.
• Learn to laugh at yourself.
• Energy, energy, energy!
• Be authentic.
As someone who teaches, I realize that I tell my students ideas for studying from game shows:
• Have a study group.
• Divvy up the work.
• Make up sample questions and quiz each other.
• Play the game!
• Be ready for virtually any fair question.
• It's okay to look foolish...but only while practicing.
• It's all up to YOU in the end.
• Don't be surprised by comprehensive questions. It's a final exam.
• Don't be surprised by manipulatives: It's a practical exam.
Of course, I don't necessarily say the above-mentioned sentences. I tell them specific advice from a lab, examples. Some of them "get" it, and others don't listen. It's not up to me to make them do their work.
So, the theme for today's blog post is GAME SHOWS.
Mom's favorite game show is Jeopardy! She's been watching it since the beginning. Intelligentia trivia, I see why she likes it so much.
Karina mentioned this week a game show similar to "Name that Tune" from India at which I would be good. Linking music....
Game shows: One of my favorite genres for watching tv, and for helping students to study.
I must write more in a future post.
Labels: games, list, love, student, surprise, teaching, tests, TV, work
posted by Grace @ 1/02/2010 09:40:00 AM
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Today I spent in medical appointments. First hurdle was to determine if I needed to have my films for my first appointment. My first appointment went smoothly: There was discussion of my risks (probability times outcome) for me, possible prophylaxis prescription treatments, etc.
I went across the street fro my pre-operative testing: electrocardiogram (EKG), nasal swab (for MRSA or MSSA), and chest X ray. Unlike last year, I did not gain any additional jewelry for pre-operation.
Went home and met Mom, Dad & Tom (their building maintenance supervisor), who were working to install the fax machine. Helped a little bit in that process.
Went home for a nap...
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posted by Grace @ 6/05/2009 05:46:00 PM
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I finished grading midterms at 21:46 today. I just need to tally, calculate, and record grades. It seems as if most of the students did fine. Makes it all worthwhile for staying in last night, today, and tonight.
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posted by Grace @ 2/21/2009 11:39:00 PM
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Days in the life of me.
