So if Descartes was right... you know, "I think, therefore I am" - does that mean that my students don't really exist?
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I am DYIN' over here! That's funny stuff (but only because I believe it's true....)
Not in our world, anyway. :)
Good one!
There are days when I wish I could think some of my students out of existence! (Or would I have to UNthink them?)
As Hugh says. They do seem to exist in a totally separate parallel universe... Great observation!
Thank you for making me laugh out loud!
And for making a scarily good point. I'm going to bring this up in my team meeting this week.
Too funny :-) …Hmmmm interesting premise though… the halls and classrooms would be quite manageable then… that idea goes along with my "exponentially stupid" thing.
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