Comments for Nerdfighters Gazette

Comment on Teach us something please! by jsumner

jsumner — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 16:49:56 +0000

I remember reading this article and thinking it very helpful for new and upcoming teachers. When you mention the vocabulary words in a sealed envelope, that is used in an elementary school setting (I assume), so of course that’s going to be more exciting to a little kid than to a high schooler, which I’m assuming (I assume a lot!) you are – sorry if I am wrong!
I do agree that what makes a good teacher is someone who is knowledgeable and willing to impart decent and necessary knowledge to the students. Teachers also need to create connections with students; friendship is the best key. However, that is FAR more difficult than what it seems like from our perspective as a student.
I have spent much of my time with two of my teachers, creating a deep bond that few students have the time or willingness to do. I see how they try to reach students by speaking congenially about the small stuff in our lives – just trying to be a good friend, you know? I then see the immense amount of disrespect given to them, from the students AND the administrators. Life is not easy, for anyone, but it hurts me to see them dejected after a hard days work.
It’s not only the teachers fault that education is running into a quagmire. It’s the school boards, the administrators, the colleges responsible for training these teachers, and it’s the students. Everyone needs a tune up in this system.

I’m paying close attention to all of this, since more than likely I will become a high school social studies teacher, like my two best teacher friends. I can’t afford not to pay attention to the changing times.
Thank you for reading my rant, if anyone else is out there!

Comment on Another Day by Crazylele1

Crazylele1 — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 02:30:23 +0000

This one is so true. Sad but true. How many high schoolers are there out there like this? It’s terrible to think about.

Peace,
Crazylele1

Comment on Is Cursing Bad? by Crazylele1

Crazylele1 — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 02:24:46 +0000

Honestly I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately and really I have no idea why so many words are considered ‘bad’. I suppose it’s what’s implied from the word not really what it means. Because really most curse words have rather funny meanings.

Peace,
Crazylele1

Comment on Do you blog? by Lia Smith

Lia Smith — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 15:58:18 +0000

Yeah I blog, just started yesterday=http://liasmith96.blogspot.com/ It’s called the blog of awesome, to be cliche

Comment on Anyone looking to be an admin? by TheCavalier

TheCavalier — Mon, 24 May 2010 23:01:12 +0000

Never mind that.

Comment on Anyone looking to be an admin? by TheCavalier

TheCavalier — Mon, 24 May 2010 14:40:46 +0000

Where is the Apply button?

Comment on Favourite book? by TheCavalier

TheCavalier — Fri, 21 May 2010 18:35:14 +0000

The inheritance series, Eragon, eldest, brisingr, and eventually the fourth. Eldest is probably my favorite.

Comment on What kind of Nerdfighter are you? by TheCavalier

TheCavalier — Fri, 21 May 2010 01:02:30 +0000

I’m a Star Wars Nerdfighter, but of course I do enjoy other things like reading and video games.

Comment on My Passion by TheCavalier

TheCavalier — Fri, 21 May 2010 00:55:25 +0000

I wasn’t really sure what my passion was when I first read this. I like to draw, I like reading,I like playing baseball, and I love eating, but I would say I’m probably most passionate about bettering myself in all aspects. I want to be smarter and stronger, but really any way that makes me better. I just like improving myself and getting better in everyway possible. I think that’s my passion, but I’m not sure. I’m just a kid, I have a lot to learn.

Comment on What do YOU want? by TheCavalier

TheCavalier — Thu, 20 May 2010 18:22:43 +0000

I think its a great idea and believe you should use everything that John and Hank talked about through their videos. Tiny chickens, squids, corndogs, peeps, just use everything. And maybe the character doesn’t know they’re a nerdfighter at first, but they find out soon then their story is about them being a nerdfighter and knowing it. And once a month sound good, it gives you time to write, but its not like we have to wait forever for the next one. Honestly I love the idea and hope you go through with it.