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VCE Stuff => VCE Science => VCE Mathematics/Science/Technology => VCE Subjects + Help => VCE Chemistry => Topic started by: thushan on July 28, 2012, 07:36:18 pm
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This makes me feel sad. Some people are consistently turning out each week, but the turnout has decreased dramatically. I think it might be because Skype is screwing up often, but it could also be coz I'm crap.
So I'm reconsidering now. Answer the poll and tell me your ideas.
BTW Tute 6 is running now.
(mod edit: accidentally removed poll, put back on with same options)
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but it could also be coz I'm crap.
Class of 2012. Do you really think this is true? BECAUSE IT DAMN WELL ISN'T!
Back in my yr12, if I knew someone who got 99.95, International Chem Olympiad Medalist, Premz (50) in Chem, wrote two huge and awesome books, has given multiple lectures, is a respected AN mod, was smart enough to decline UoM Biomed for the Monash MBBS, is a genuine good guy, AND is giving free help on Skype, I would have jumped at the chance.
Seriously, give away a few more Sat nights for this, it's definitely worth it :)
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Personally I think it would be much better to make weekly video tutorials and post them on YouTube, kinda like what Psyccounting (http://www.youtube.com/user/Psyccounting) does. It not only helps the wider VCE community but also promotes AN as well. I'd much prefer this then attending tutorials via skype at a fixed time. :)
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but it could also be coz I'm crap.
Class of 2012. Do you really think this is true? BECAUSE IT DAMN WELL ISN'T!
Back in my yr12, if I knew someone who got 99.95, International Chem Olympiad Medalist, Premz (50) in Chem, wrote two huge and awesome books, has given multiple lectures, is a respected AN mod, was smart enough to decline UoM Biomed for the Monash MBBS, is a genuine good guy, AND is giving free help on Skype, I would have jumped at the chance.
Seriously, give away a few more Sat nights for this, it's definitely worth it :)
Lol when u said class of 2012, i thought, 'whats that?' never heard anyone refer to us as that yet xD
1. Thushan, stop beating yourself up, its not because you're crap. Quite obviously.
My personal reason for not coming on is, these tutes are like tsfx. I'm behind enough as it is at school, so when i come on, it's no help to me because i have no idea what anyone's talking about.
They are excellent, yes, but they are more helpful to the super genius among us who want to extend themselves. :) if i was actually ahead in the course like i was last semester, i would.
But maybe that's just me lol. It probably is. Mehehe.
P.s. i clicked on this thread because i saw 'turnout' and thought ballet. :D
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Keep running the tute, Thushan!!! The tute helps us a lot with learning new knowledge and deep understanding.
We always appreciate what you did for us.
My personal reason for not coming on is, these tutes are like tsfx. I'm behind enough as it is at school, so when i come on, it's no help to me because i have no idea what anyone's talking about.
They are excellent, yes, but they are more helpful to the super genius among us who want to extend themselves. :) if i was actually ahead in the course like i was last semester, i would.
If you have no idea about what anyone's talking about, just ask. I did it most of the time if I dont understand the probs. And thats the way I learn.
I'm not genius but I'm happy to join in because the tute is about learning, not about competing and who is better. When you study at school, the teacher may not have lots of time to help you solve the questions. In the tute, you have plenty of chances. Everyone gives their ideas and explains clearly. Dont be afraid of answering question wrong. Because from these mistakes, you will be better at Chem. And the tute is fun too :)
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Just out of curiosity guys, how many of you aren't coming because you forget? (or similar)
Do you think it would be beneficial to setup a calendar which includes the dates and times of the tutorials for chem and others such as physics? Or maybe a notification reminder system which you could sign up for?
In the end these tutorials are for your benefit, so it would be great to get some feedback and ideas from you guys :)
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Also, to the couple of people wanting to cancel it on the poll, why? Any feedback would probably help Thushan to help you better during these tutes :)
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Might be that people happen to have commitments on odd weeks?
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I was working today again :(. But next week I'll be there
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Also, to the couple of people wanting to cancel it on the poll, why? Any feedback would probably help Thushan to help you better during these tutes :)
I clicked the wrong button (by accident) X_x. I don't know how to change my vote!
Also~~ just from being in the chat for a few minutes today, I actually realised that the tutes aren't that bad, DON'T cancel them! I really enjoy them (I mostly lurk, but still, they're great to read).
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thushan pls keep the tute
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:( cmon 95 days to exams! persistence prevails when all else fails
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I can't make it to the actual tutes because I'm usually getting home from Melbourne, but the transcripts are very helpful and sometimes entertaining, they make me think of questions that I wouldn't ahve thought of otherwise, and are actually amazing! So please keep doing them, or change them to a time I can do!
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but it could also be coz I'm crap.
What a preposterous suggestion.
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but it could also be coz I'm crap.
What a preposterous suggestion.
I know right. If Thushan is crap, wtf am I? I wish crap for me means a 99.95 ATAR because that would be absolutely freaking awesome.
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I can't seem to find the pdfs for the tutes 3-5 can anyone link them to me please?
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No offence intended.
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Bump! Anyone?
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I can't seem to find the pdfs for the tutes 3-5 can anyone link them to me please?
I might as well link everything.
Tute 5 was called off.
Tute 4 is here: Tutorial 4
Tute 3 is here: Tutorial 3
Tute 2 is here: Tutorial 2 (and Bhootnike's summary)
Tute 1 was discussing how they should operate.
No transcript for Tute 6 yet. I was only there for less than half of it, so my logs are incomplete.
Tute 6 logs here: Re: Issues with Tutorial with Turnout
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Thanks Laseredd. :)
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Go through sulphuric acid next saturday please. I'll try to get others from my class to join in.
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BTW thushan.. I like your groovy new nickname.
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Go through sulphuric acid next saturday please. I'll try to get others from my class to join in.
Yeah my school studies H2SO4 as well.
BTW thushan.. I like your groovy new nickname.
I prefer the old nickname, it sounds better than calling "t-bag" @@
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Go through sulphuric acid next saturday please. I'll try to get others from my class to join in.
Yeah my school studies H2SO4 as well.
BTW thushan.. I like your groovy new nickname.
I prefer the old nickname, it sounds better than calling "t-bag" @@
blame ninwa...! thushan is actually my real name
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blame ninwa...! thushan is actually my real name
LOL I thought Thushan was your nickname :o
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For some reason seeing it referred to as H2SO4 is making me giggle uncontrollably hahaha.
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For some reason seeing it referred to as H2SO4 is making me giggle uncontrollably hahaha.
Why? Typing H2SO4 is faster than sulfuric acid :P
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blame ninwa...! thushan is actually my real name
LOL I thought Thushan was your nickname :o
T-Bag is my nickname :P
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Hahaha tbag
Good connotations obviously - dilmah tea!
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blame ninwa...! thushan is actually my real name
dafuq? I thought t-bag was your real name :O
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blame ninwa...! thushan is actually my real name
dafuk? I thought t-bag was your real name :O
da**? I thought someone was trolling in here :O
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No transcript for Tute 6 yet. I was only there for less than half of it, so my logs are incomplete.
Was tute 6 the one yesterday?
I have the logs in a word file, but I wasn't sure if it would be practical to read because I thought it was just you guys having a chat :P
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So there was nothing related to Unit 4 chemistry on it? If not then I would like to take a skim through if that's ok. :D
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Here's the edited version of Phy124's logs of Tutorial 6 with most of the casual conversation removed
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Thushan, you really shouldn't take it personally :( I can't believe you called yourself 'crap' (but I think it just speaks to your modesty- hence why, in my opinion, your the perfect model student). I strongly recommend you keep the tutorials scheduled for 7:30pm saturday, or at a time where students are most unproductive, such as friday night. I say this because, the atmosphere of the tutorials seem some what relaxed and casually comfortable- thus, students would be able to casually enter your skype tutorials and spend their most unproductive, unmotivated hours productively. I have to be honest, if most people are like me, the idea of social chatting, no matter how educational it is, seems uncomfortable and unnerving. Hence, my reasons for suggesting you keep your lectures between low-peak days such as friday and late saturday night.
In addition to all that I have recommended, I also suggest that you proceed along with delivering lecture notes no matter how low the turn out. For example, say if even one person, or worst case scenario, no one turns up, you continue to deliver your lecture notes anyway, and later you post the transcript up upon the forum. I recommend this because students can then easily download the lecture notes and revise them as well. Also, this will send a clear message to everyone that you are waiting for no one, and that the show will continue regardless of circumstance. This will discourage anyone from missing any more of your lectures for fear of being left behind, and further more, will perpetuate the idea that your lectures are 100% formal and serious, and therefore should not be taken lightly.
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Please don't stop Thushan! Your notes are awesome and really helpful. I personally can't make saturday [tutor], but the transcripts make up for it.
And I concur with t35t, you are actually an invaluable resource :)
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Please don't stop Thushan!
Please refer to him as "dilmah" now :)
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personally, wouldnt mind if tutes were moved to a weekday! but keep em going ! :D
and i doubt dilmah wrote that guys, seems to be that VegemitePi and the other mods are having fun on poor dilmah ;P
dont worry dilmah! you show them that h2s04 can rip water out of your skin and turn it into black solid carbon!
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Please don't stop Thushan!
Please refer to him as "dilmah" now :)
If Thushan changes his username to dilmah, I will cry waterfalls of happiness.
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Please don't stop Thushan!
Please refer to him as "dilmah" now :)
If Thushan changes his username to dilmah, I will cry waterfalls of happiness.
Haha, you missed it, it was dilmah for most of today! :D
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wow you guys are really supportive...! :D this is touching.
thing is, these tutes are run by YOU people, not me - all i'm doing is facilitating and making sure everything is going well - so like a turnout of at least 2 would be good :)
but ok I'll keep the tutes going on Saturday 730 pm. :)
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but ok I'll keep the tutes going on Saturday 730 pm. :)
YOU ARE THE BEST, T-BAG :P I'll try to get high mark in the Chem SAC this Thurs ^^
Btw, I'm doing prac questions in AN Chem haha
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but ok I'll keep the tutes going on Saturday 730 pm. :)
YOU ARE THE BEST, T-BAG :P I'll try to get high mark in the Chem SAC this Thurs ^^
Btw, I'm doing prac questions in AN Chem haha
Enjoying it?
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Using a more accurate word: truggling!
*jks*
There are heaps of questions and about 6 tests actually. Dunno whether I can finish them off tonight or not
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Damn no fair, Enwiabe was supposed to give my friend a whole stack at state library Sunday, including my copy, but he didn't turn up....and I am still eager to get into those tests.
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but ok I'll keep the tutes going on Saturday 730 pm. :)
YOU ARE THE BEST, T-BAG :P I'll try to get high mark in the Chem SAC this Thurs ^^
Btw, I'm doing prac questions in AN Chem haha
Enjoying it?
I am having a teabag of a time!
In fact, Im tea bagging this chem stuff !
Man, by the time we get too exams, I reckon I will have tea bagged the chem course!
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I believe I have just witnessed the inception of the cult of thushan.
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Praise be Thushan!!! Thushan is greatest!! Thushan Akbar!!