Why is it that reading the same things over and over (online, no less) makes one feel cross-eyed?
I find that when I spend my work days in front of a computer screen, especially around budget drafting time when I have to stare at all those tiny, tiny numbers for hours on end, my eyes get tired. They may actually, really cross (I never check). Tonight was a foray into endless online psychology course grading. Of the same 3 assignments written by various students. 15 of them to be exact. I got through 10 before my brain felt like it was oozing out of my ears.
It's been quite the ride as Adjunct Faculty for Rio Salado so far. Just the fact that the title "Adjunct Faculty" is attached to my name is a bit strange. And having conversations with people where I reference "my students." It all seems horribly grown-upish. When did that happen?
Not that I'm complaining. This is a huge step in the "I think this is where I want my life to go" direction, that being a residential (full time) faculty member at a local community college. While it has managed to suck away what little, precious free time I may have thought I had, I know it will be worth it in the long run. For now it means grading stuff and managing my roster whenever I have a spare moment or five. For later it could mean a sweet gig working less than 9 months of the year and only 30 hours a week at that.
Although you all know me. I'd find ways to fill the rest of those hours.
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