[Air-l] Dear Dr. Aristotle

Heidelberg, Chris Chris.Heidelberg at ssa.gov
Wed Sep 13 13:37:05 PDT 2006


Aww Reid is just having fun. Besides, he did the adult thing and
apologized justifiably to Jeremy who has been a great source of
information for me during my years of graduate study. You should read
some of Reid's stuff on learner centered education. Simply fascinating! 

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:air-l-bounces at listserv.aoir.org] On Behalf Of Jennifer
Stromer-Galley
Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 4:31 PM
To: air-l at listserv.aoir.org
Subject: Re: [Air-l] Dear Dr. Aristotle

I just wish to point out that this new thread is entirely off the topic
of discussion concerning the Internet, which is the global topic of this
email list (at least the last time I checked).

Dr. Cornwell, I understand your hostility towards academia. My father
shares it, and we haven't spoken since I got a job as an Assistant
Professor. But, that's beside the point. This is an email list about
internet research, and I hope we can keep the conversation there.

Best wishes,
~Jenny Stromer-Galley 




> -----Original Message-----
> From: air-l-bounces at listserv.aoir.org 
> [mailto:air-l-bounces at listserv.aoir.org] On Behalf Of Dr. W.
> Reid Cornwell
> Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 3:05 PM
> To: air-l at listserv.aoir.org
> Subject: [Air-l] Dear Dr. Aristotle
> 
> 
> Dr. Socrates P. Aristotle
> Provost
> Stellar University
> 
> Dear Dr. Aristotle,
> 
> I am applying for a position at your University. I believe that over 
> the years I have acquired some knowledge that could be useful to your 
> students. I would like the opportunity to teach and share this with 
> them.
> 
> Let me tell you about myself.
> 
> I dropped out of formal education at 13. I took an apprenticeship in a

> local book bindery where I took the opportunity to read most of the 
> books in our shop.
> 
> After 7 years I applied for a position as a lab technician for a 
> notable scientist. I was rejected. I attended one of his lectures and 
> took notes. I then sent those to him and was hired.
> 
> I served this scientist for many years and on occasion acted as his 
> valet. Although he was condescending and haughty, I learned from him. 
> I might add that during my association with him I was able to do some 
> of my own investigations and was lucky enough to discover some basic 
> principles in electro-magnetism.
> 
> My work has been received well, but I have not had the opportunity to 
> formally teach.
> 
> Which brings me to the original purpose of this communication, you 
> have advertised a position teaching in the Physics department. I 
> believe I can do this with distinction.
> May I have an interview?
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Michael Faraday
> 
> PS I have several publications. Please feel free to review them.
> 
> _______________________________________________
> 
> Could this person get hired in any University in the United States?
> 
> 
> ________________________________
> 
> 
> Dr. W. Reid Cornwell
> The Center For Internet Research
> P.O. Box 6369
> Breckenridge, CO
> 
> 720.212.0719 (phone)
> 970.485.5109 (mobile)
> wrc at tcfir.org
> http://tcfir.org
> 
>  
> 
> 
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