Basic Computing Class #12 [Tuesday, Period 3, 4/1]

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Mike had a smile on his face as he faced the students. "Don't worry. We're not going to be dealing with any weird languages today," he said.

"A few weeks back, we watched the movie 1999 and talked about the consequences of putting too much faith in technology. Today, we'll revisit that discussion after watching BattleDrill," he continued. "This time, someone puts a computer in charge of launching nuclear missiles. Afterwards, we'll talk about why it is so dangerous to use an easy-to-guess password."

Library [4.1]

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It was a Tuesday, so Anemone hauled herself out of bed to go open the library.  Waking up as normal on Monday had been a bit of a shock, and she really kinda missed being little.

Sneaky Spycraft: Week 11, Period 4

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The class met in the Danger Shop which was changed up to look like a very formal banqueting hall complete with a high table lay with what looked like thousands of dishes and silverware.

Aly glanced at the class to make sure they were watching then hit the play button on the scenario and suddenly the hall was filled with people.  Servants walked in and out carrying dishes of delicious looking food and carafes of wine while a loud and rich-looking group of people dined at the high table, toasting each other and commenting happily on the food - and the servants - as it was paraded by.

She paused the scenario, and everyone in it disappeared except a regal looking young woman at the high table.  "This looks like a typical banquet, yes?" Aly asked, watching the class.  "And it is.  It's one of probably thousands of governmental or court banquets that happen every month in countries on just about every world.  It's typical in one more way too.  The vast majority of the food being passed is poisoned."

"The woman at the table is the one you've contracted to protect," she continued after pausing if there were any reaction.  "And it's your job in this class to keep her safe, keep her from dying of poison tonight."

Aly met the eyes of each of her students, making sure they were following.  "What I'd like each of you to do is to come up with a plan to do this - the subtler the better and present it to me so we can run the scenario and see what could happen."

"You are all free to ask as many questions as you like beforehand, and if you'd also present just a bit on your homework from last week - what you did with the spying gadgets you tried out."  She grinned.  "If any of you played with them while you were children, I definitely want to hear that too."

[OOC:  OCD coming up, modding of scenario totally encouraged, all questions can be answered either IG or in the OOC thread]

How to Survive Your Own Cooking, Tuesday [Apr 1]

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Today, Liir was at the front of the class and Miss Lulu sat at the back, looking encouragingly at him from her seat. He wasn't nervous, or didn't appear so anyway, but he did seem to be a bit stiff as he looked at the incoming students.

"Today," he said, "we're doing a variety of cream-based soups. These are always a good option if you have some dairy products that need to be used up, and they're especially good at keeping one warm. I've always liked them better than strictly stock-based recipes for that at least. My Nanny used to say it stuck to the bones better, but that's neither here nor there. Either way, for today, pick a partner and dive in. Though, er, not literally as that would be a stock.

"Also unsanitary."

"At each station is a variety of ingredients, as well as recipes for a number of different cream soups. Feel free to pick one of the provided or if you should know a recipe of your own, use that one instead. There should, however, be some manner of cream or, if you're vegan or can't stomach dairy, some manner of puree involved in the recipe. I'll be coming by to check on things so do bother me if you have any questions and I'll be happy to help."

[ocd will soon be up] [apologies for late class] [lulu modded with permission]

Ye Shall Be As Gods? – Class 12, Period 3

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Juli was not particularly inclined to incite unrest and debate amongst her students today. Despite however entertaining that was, and she did find it entertaining, Juli was more inclined today let the students work it out themselves and record what they came up with.

That too was teaching. In a way.

On every second desk there was a set of cards made of heavy, thick paper. On each card was a image. “Mind reading is something that occurs in some worlds naturally. In other worlds it’s something that can be induced—whether through drugs, or surgery, or genetic altering before a child is born.”

“A common test devised to look for the ability to read minds is simply, looking at a card and having someone else try to know what card it is.” She leaned back in her chair. “That’s what you’ll be doing today. Pair off, and attempt to divine what’s on each card. Then discuss your results.”

Juli glanced over the class, eyebrows rising slightly. “Begin.”

And she’d just observe.

[Wait for the OCD is up! Yay!]

APPLICATIONS FOR TEACHERS & STUDENTS FOR SUMMER TERM 1 2008

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