One of the problems I've encountered is that professors aren't teachers. In the science, and some other, departments the professor's main focus is on research and teaching classes is a necessary evil to use the university's facilities, equipment, and other resources. As long as they "teach" X number of classes they can do what they believe they're really there to do.
I wish there was a way to incentivize professors to actually teach students. Tie in student surveys to funding or lab time or something.
Another problem I've seen is that a professor may be so advanced in their field, yet have to teach freshmen and sophmore classes that are, to them, very basic. I've experienced this in a Trigonometry class my freshman year. The professor was brilliant, but she couldn't comprehend that concepts she took for granted weren't common knowledge for her students. She'd assume we grasped everything on the first go around and get frustrated if someone asked her to go over a concept in greater detail.
I can see why she was frustrated, but if you feel the class you're teaching is "beneath" you, then you're not going to make a very good teacher.
I'm willing to bet their response would be something like, "Well if what we really wanted to have enacted didn't get watered down in commitee or on the floor before being passed, then we wouldn't have to keep going back for more."
Similarly, it was seen in the way Louis CK treated his fans.
Speaking of Louis CK, Jim Gaffigan (another popular comedian) on his blog last night said he'd be putting his next comedy special on his website for $5, after being inspired by Louis CK. Check out his twitter feed for a link to the blog: @JimGaffigan.
One day Mike, you will come to understand that it isn't technology that makes a film, but rather a story that needs telling.
I'm surprised Mr. Panahi decided to make this film at all since pirates have take away nearly all incentive to make movies. I guess he figured he'd make just enough to justify the costs involved.
In the future, once pirates have had their way with the entertainment industry, all you freetards will no longer get to enjoy these type of movies. Since the only reason anyone tells a story is for wads of cash. Right?
Rovio did a good job of milking this game for all its worth, but what are they coming up with next? This AB fad won't last forever. I'm waiting to see if they're a one hit wonder, or if they can continue to innovate. And I don't mean another AB "sequel."
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I wish there was a way to incentivize professors to actually teach students. Tie in student surveys to funding or lab time or something.
Another problem I've seen is that a professor may be so advanced in their field, yet have to teach freshmen and sophmore classes that are, to them, very basic. I've experienced this in a Trigonometry class my freshman year. The professor was brilliant, but she couldn't comprehend that concepts she took for granted weren't common knowledge for her students. She'd assume we grasped everything on the first go around and get frustrated if someone asked her to go over a concept in greater detail.
I can see why she was frustrated, but if you feel the class you're teaching is "beneath" you, then you're not going to make a very good teacher.
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Hey, we're always talking about the legacy media companies needing to embrace new business models. I guess this is what they came up with.
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I'm surprised Mr. Panahi decided to make this film at all since pirates have take away nearly all incentive to make movies. I guess he figured he'd make just enough to justify the costs involved.
In the future, once pirates have had their way with the entertainment industry, all you freetards will no longer get to enjoy these type of movies. Since the only reason anyone tells a story is for wads of cash. Right?
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Good luck with aaallll that.
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