A linguistics professor was lecturing on the role of the double negative, noting that in some languages like Russian a double negative remains negative, while in other languages like French a double negative becomes positive. However, the professor observed, in no language in the world does a double positive become negative. From the back of the classroom a student replied, "Yeah. Right."
So I am going to have to make the move from Microsoft tools to Google tools for the new teaching job. Are the Workplace Training Resources for Google decent? I have 6 months to learn!
#gsuiteforeducation #gsuite #microsoftedu #microsoft365 @edutooters
So that Bangkok job I applied for? It starts in August! I got it! Now to start culling all my belongings and pack up the family. In 6 months we leave!
#InternationalTeaching #IBchemistry #teaching #thailand #bangkok
So my referees are being contacted and I have been shown a salary number that suits... I could be moving to Bangkok after all!
Who wants to direct me to KS3 and IGCSE science resources? Last time I taught it was 2010!
#TeachingAbroad #IBChemistry #IGCSE #KS3 #science #UKcurriculum #Bangkok #Thailand
@DrRacheal Have you watched Brown And Friends on Netflix with Luna yet? Edison loves it!
Any @edutooters in Bangkok or greater Thailand? I have a chemistry job interview and if it all goes well I guess the family and I are moving there!
#IBchemistry #ITeachChemistry #LivingAbroad #Bangkok #Thailand
Replacing physical buttons and switches in cars with touchscreens, for “clean” design and lower manufacturing cost, is a safety hazard.
“The driver in the worst-performing car needs four times longer to perform simple tasks”
http://www.vibilagare.se/english/physical-buttons-outperform-touchscreens-new-cars-test-finds
Just applied for jobs in Thailand and Columbia! Eep!
#IBChemistry #TES #TESJobs #InternationalTeaching #ChemistryTeacher
I follow Arnold Schwarzenegger on other socials. He has a newsletter that is always inspiring that drops ever few months. He just started a daily paragraph called The Pump Daily. Both are free to sign up to. The first Pump Daily started with setting up a vision for the year and I am all for it. I have one in my bathroom and by my computer. Going to make it happen!
#ThePumpDaily #ArnoldSchwarzenegger #Arnie #Schwarzenegger #Vision #Goals #Motivation
Any stationery people know if I can find refills for this pen? It is the Daiso dupe of the Pilot Hi-Tec Coleto Multi Pen. My store in QLD Australia did not seem to sell refills. It writes really nicely and isn't too bulky. Also scores a Mildliner (Daiso branded but Zebra logo still on packaging) and a 2mm mechanical pencil.
#stationery #StationeryLover #daiso #Dupe #PilotColeto #MultiPen #refill #InkRefill #ZebraMildliner #mildliner #highligher #MechanicalPencil
I have that annual "what international teaching jobs are out there" mood. Vietnam, Thailand? How hard will it be to move my husband and 8 y.o.?
#IBchemistry #Teaching #InternationalTeaching #travel #TES
Air-fryer update. Rice paper spring rolls were a success! Changes for next batch (because there definitely will be a next batch!), roll them smaller and go for 14 instead of 10, fewer in the basket at a time (5 or 6 max). Made them based on this recipe https://easyflavorful.com/air-fryer-rice-paper-spring-rolls/ but used mung bean noodles and chopped up roast chicken.
#AirFryer #SpringRolls #Recipe #HomeCooking
I STILL have a spreadsheet full of #Steam #game keys (all legit!) and giving them away isn't just for Christmas any more.
I'm NOT doing this to get new followers. You DON'T need to follow me to get a key. This is about generosity when the world could really use some. The only thing I'd ask you to follow is the Wheaton rule: "Don't be a dick".
To avoid keyfarmers and resellers, I have some guidelines, though.
1. No new accounts. Sorry. You've got to have been here on Mastodon & obviously human; ie. no keyfarmers (If I don't know you, I'm checking profiles).
2. One game per person, but please pick your top three preferred games that you want to play.
3. First in, first served. If your first preference is gone by the time I get to you, that's why there's a 2nd & 3rd preference.
4. *DM* me with the row number, name, and preference order of the three games (my DMs are open)
Green: My keys
Blue: Keys donated by @McCovican.
Orange: Keys donated by @tojosan
Game listed multiple times = multiple keys.
We've given away ~100 games now, and I'll be adding new keys as I get them.
If you don't mind boosting this post; this is my small way of trying to make the world & Mastodon a nice place to be.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17uJVhaUJsFdQDTUbMa_swKiG_yphmhrmRHBB2MYz8V0/
Morning 2023. Fell asleep in the pod at 10pm, then went to bed. It is raining and I have coffee. So, going well so far for my 42nd year on the planet.
#2023 #HappyNewYear
IB chemistry teacher in Bangkok (from Queensland, Australia). Lover of innuendos, hair metal, and geekery. Sounds like fun doesn't it?! 🕹️🧪🛼
⚡ ⚡address = tragicmouth96@walletofsatoshi.com