Coronavirus

[MGM]

My characterization of our situation wasn’t as crisp as it should have been . We went online and remote. That was something like 3500 courses altogether. I can only imagine how much time and effort it takes to build a quality online course. My last class was yesterday, and all I had to do for it was figure out how to use Zoom breakout rooms.

3500, that is seriously impressive. I don't know how many we had....maybe they never told us 'cause they didn't want us to worry
What are y'all doing about final exams? That's a biggie....

 

[Mobjack Bay]

3500, that is seriously impressive. I don't know how many we had....maybe they never told us 'cause they didn't want us to worry
What are y'all doing about final exams? That's a biggie....

I don’t think the conversation has gotten very far for the undergrad program. The school I’m in is on a satellite campus, with graduate level, science students only. So far our core course instructors are talking about open book exams with relatively short time windows for completion. The final exam style for those courses tends to be mostly short answer to medium length essay questions that can’t be answered without some actual thinking going on. Past the core courses, most of our graduate courses require final projects or papers instead of exams.

 

[Lin19687]

The introvert in me is liking the social distancing

Me too ! LOL Course now Everyone is home and the idjuts in my neighborhood are now irritating me more {roll eyes}
Good news is I can eat a Whole can of Boston Baked Beans when ever I want hahahhaha

Our snow is gone so I will try and get to the compost place today so I can finish filling my garden. Just saw neighbors CAT in my NEW garden bed grrrrr. THAT will end fast

 

[atiz]

Does being socially isolated inspire you to put pen to paper? I am old enough to have written my Master’s thesis on paper first!

Haha, I wish.... where I have gotten so far is to try limit my social media procrastination to about an hour a day (Which is still definitely way more than it should be, but one step at a time.)
Wow, a whole MA thesis on paper! That's really impressive. I used to find it easier to write on paper too, and I still sometimes suspect that I'm a better writer on paper than on the screen. Maybe I should try it again! I'm just really not used to working from home so it has been kind of a struggle. Not even a coffee shop :/
Glad your Zoom class went well! I also had my first one last week; it wasn't a disaster but also wasn't great. Hopefully things improve a bit as we get used to how all this works. I'm still pretty lucky compared to some since only have a small class.

 

[rdc1978]

Me too ! LOL Course now Everyone is home and the idjuts in my neighborhood are now irritating me more {roll eyes}
Good news is I can eat a Whole can of Boston Baked Beans when ever I want hahahhaha

Our snow is gone so I will try and get to the compost place today so I can finish filling my garden. Just saw neighbors CAT in my NEW garden bed grrrrr. THAT will end fast

LOL, true story. I once worked with a woman who literally ate a can of black beans everyday for lunch. I don't think she heated them up. Straight out of the can.

It wasn't a big deal, just kinda funny.

 

[Dahila]

I got question; how do you clean your debit or credit cards? is it safe to use 70% RA on it?

 

[Kcryss]

Yes, I'm instructional technology rather than information technology (i.e., education support, not tech support), (

I don't work for a university, but I'm on the IT side ... and it's very very very busy. Blessed to have the work, but it's been insane.

 

[Jersey Girl]

I got question; how do you clean your debit or credit cards? is it safe to use 70% RA on it?

Ive been spraying mine with Clorox cleanup and letting them sit for an hour or so.

 

[Dahila]

Ive been spraying mine with Clorox cleanup and letting them sit for an hour or so.

i have only alcohol in house, eh this is why the question

 

[bookreader451]

I got question; how do you clean your debit or credit cards? is it safe to use 70% RA on it?

I have been carrying wipes with me and wiping them down after I use it.

 

[Dahila]

thanks will make wet with RA 70% wipes to take with me to the store, I should not plan yet cause I am on 7th day of quarantine, I hope I will be ok, so everyone else

 

[Lin19687]

I just sprayed with 91% alc on my CC's, jacket, put some on a towel and did the door handles and such

 

[Obsidian]

i have only alcohol in house, eh this is why the question

I used hand sanitizer on mine with no issue, alcohol should be ok. It might remove your signature though.
I also sanitized my keys, wallet and outside of purse.
I generally use clorox wipes for things like that.

 

[Lin19687]

I have Corned Beef and Cabbage in the Crock pot today.
House smells yummy !

 

[msunnerstood]

I have Corned Beef and Cabbage in the Crock pot today.
House smells yummy !

I wonder if Driving to Lins house counts as essential travel?

 

[Misschief]

I wonder if Driving to Lins house counts as essential travel?

I would think it would qualify. I can almost smell it from here!

 

[Lin19687]

I wonder if Driving to Lins house counts as essential travel?

Why, Yes, Yes it does ;-)

Smells so good, but not done yet. And I can't use Carrots as DD is 'allergic' to them

 

[Obsidian]

My state just got a shelter in place order. I'm glad of this but also a bit stressed, just makes it more real.

Not sure if my husbands job is considered essential, waiting for a call back from the governors office.
Part of me really wants him at home, those guys always work sick. Part of me dreads having him home that long lol.

 

[Lin19687]

My state just got a shelter in place order. I'm glad of this but also a bit stressed, just makes it more real.

Not sure if my husbands job is considered essential, waiting for a call back from the governors office.
Part of me really wants him at home, those guys always work sick. Part of me dreads having him home that long lol.

Just ask him to stay home. Tell him you are worried, I am sure he will understand. Many Gov offices are letting staff stay home just for this reason.

 

[dibbles]

We'll be having a stay at home in place starting Friday. Also, I am a member of the Y which has been closed for a couple of weeks now. I had a call from someone there as they are contacting all of their members to see if anyone needed anything. I told her I didn't, and she said if I know of anyone that has a need to think of the Y as a resource. That they might be able to help. What a nice gesture.

@Obsidian just wait until you are both retired, it's winter and you are both cooped up a LOT. It's an adjustment. I love him dearly, but some days I find a lot to do in my soap room.