Monday found me back on the day-to-day subbing grind. I got to cover high school biology.
And... It was kind of a boring day, really. This, of course, is what I want, and seriously, it's how many of my subbing days go. The kiddos had a project to work on. Most did. Some did not, but they didn't disturb those who were working.
Fifth period, my last class of the day. I checked attendance on the seating chart, and then I walked the room. Someone asked a question.
Nothing of note really happened.
The class left at the bell. I checked to make sure their computers were plugged in. (They put them away, but they did not plug them to charge overnight.) I got ready to pack up...
Wait. Did I input the attendance?
I had not logged out of my computer yet, so I checked. And sure enough, I did not.
What am I, new?
Yikes. you'd think I wouldn't forget one of the basics after a month and a half in a long-term.
Sadly, I did. Well, at least I didn't completely forget. Phew.
Ah, sub muscle memory kicking in. You'll be back 100% before you know it.
ReplyDeleteOne would hope.
DeleteI agree with Alana. :D
DeleteIt was such a boring day it through you off! High school biology was something I enjoyed. Fortunately, for some reason, I got to skip the usual General Science class for Freshmen. It wasn't my grades, I was out of the country the year before. Maybe it was full!
ReplyDeleteIt's boring in that they were doing individual work, and I didn't need to deal with behavior issues. Which is pretty typical, actually.
DeleteNewbie mistake, but you’ll get back into the groove soon
ReplyDeleteI should. I hope.
DeleteOh no! Isn't it annoying when you make mistakes like that?
ReplyDeleteIt can be easy to overlook little details like attendance, especially when you're in a routine. The fact that you caught it before logging out shows you're on top of things, even if it felt like a slip-up at the moment. We all have those days where it feels like we're on autopilot.
ReplyDeleteMy routine should include attendance. It's one of the reasons I'm there.
DeleteWe all forget things now and then.
ReplyDeleteTrue.
DeleteForgive yourself!
ReplyDeleteBut then I wouldn't have had anything to write about today ;)
DeleteWe all make daily flubs.
ReplyDeleteHappens.
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