And in celebration of that, we have a video made by “Notorious Joe” McPherson and his super group of special kids, whom he teaches in his school full of children with special powers.
The X-Men, you say?
Nay!
It’s the “Clash of the Superkids” and the fight is ON, baby!
I think the budget and special effects in this podcast looks about like what they spent in X-Men 3. Ouch for them, good for Joe and the kids.
Now, that’s entertainment!
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In a related note, I got my new tie for the year.
Also, I think that could be a good teaching tool for the kids. I would like to hear an update in the future on how it works for them.
I enjoyed that, and I am sure the kids loved it.
I have a student (university) who is on the verge of failing my class. He tried to give me a Lotte certificate in the amount of W 100 000. I refused and told him to take his parents out to dinner instead. If he feels like buying me a beer during the university festival tomorrow, fine. (I’ll buy one for him too!) Otherwise, the whole situation makes me feel pretty bad.
Anyway, my 4 year old’s kindergarten was a holiday today, most likely because of bribery. Local norms aside, I will not buy into this ‘holiday’. This really bothers me. I’ve been here 10 years, and this still really makes me feel kind of sick…
What? No evil villain played by English teacher?
How can I get in touch with “Notorious Joe” McPherson? I am doing this with my class and I need to talk to him, soon. If anybody has any info that will help me, Joosayoh!
Oh, yeah! My e-mail is soondooboobekban@yahoo.com so you can contact me with info on how to contact “Notorious Joe” McPherson.
Thanks,
Steelhead
globalvillage idiot, when I was going to elementary school in the ROK, it was customary to give a gift to the teacher. I’m not sure if it everything was in the spirit of bribing. Didn’t the students who were passing the class offer you gifts as well?
No? None?
What made me uncomfortable was singing that song for the teacher and wondering exactly how the teacher was like a 2nd parent.
globalvillage idiot, when I was going to elementary school in the ROK, it was customary to give a gift to the teacher. I’m not sure if it everything was in the spirit of bribing. Didn’t the students who were passing the class offer you gifts as well?
No? None?
What made me uncomfortable was singing that song for the teacher and wondering exactly how the teacher was like a 2nd parent. ?
The price of Manitoba corn just dropped.
“globalvillage idiot, when I was going to elementary school in the ROK, it was customary to give a gift to the teacher. I’m not sure if it everything was in the spirit of bribing. Didn’t the students who were passing the class offer you gifts as well?”
At the university level, you might get a can of coffee, a flower, or something small. It’s a nice gesture, and isn’t related to bribery as far as I can tell.
In the public system, bribery has been a huge problem. (I know some parents who send their kids to private elementary schools. Not only is the education better, they claim, but teachers don’t ask for extras.
“What made me uncomfortable was singing that song for the teacher and wondering exactly how the teacher was like a 2nd parent. ?”
That would creep me out too. Nice sentiment I guess, but a little over the top.
Does anyone know what software he used to make these videos? The special effects seem incredibly elaborate….it’s impressive.
geronimo the FX software is listed in the credits. I can’t remember but if you go back and watch it, it’s there.
The software comes from a company called FXhome. And it’s an actual legitimately purchased copy. Go figure. Relatively inexpensive for the results. And the light saber effects are really good (one of the class movies I’m working on has a pretty good light saber battle).
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