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Re: Art Institute fires animation teacher who won't pimp their useless e-books
Dataday, I think part of his protest stems from the fact that the Art Institutes are requiring students to by ebooks from a specific supplier, and the books will expire after 5 years. Students who prefer to buy used physical copies of the books are still required to purchase the ebook (link). I've been teaching game… -
Art Institute fires animation teacher who won't pimp their useless e-books
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Re: Art Institute fires animation teacher who won't pimp their useless e-books
@dataday Thanks for the documentary, it was really good. That being said, I still don't understand your seeming contempt for the actions of the teacher in question. I understand you work in the education system, and I'm certain you do your very best to educate your students in spite of the system's apparent corruption and… -
Re: Art Institute fires animation teacher who won't pimp their useless e-books
Dataday - people are emotional beings. they will always make emotional decisions. Get used to it, it's human nature. And suggesting that Tracy is less responsible or less professional based on what you assume is an "emotional" decision is not only itself irresponsible but assuming you know more about the situation than you… -
Re: Art Institute fires animation teacher who won't pimp their useless e-books
As a current student at the AI in chicago (no comment), in my recent year of studies they have been changing alot of stuff, not saying that this goes for each Art Institute around the globe, But none of our teachers have required us to buy any books, and lately all our teachers have been fresh out of the industry, or… -
Re: Art Institute fires animation teacher who won't pimp their useless e-books
I wouldnt call it negativity, but rather a call to face reality. If anything, arnt you the one being negative? You clearly made a big deal out of nothing major, the instructor did the same and as a result probably embarrassed his students and fellow co workers, it also got him fired. Did it help anyone? Did he accomplish… -
Re: Art Institute fires animation teacher who won't pimp their useless e-books
LOL, ok that was funny... I dont know where or how exactly, but I think some are assuming I think negatively at Tracy as a person...this is not so. I dont know the guy, and from what i hear he is a great instructor. My opinion is based on the concept that if he truly cared about changing the policy and accreditation, then… -
Re: Art Institute fires animation teacher who won't pimp their useless e-books
Actually, I am still paying off my student loans. I have 2 bachelors and one associates degree. UCSC & trade school. The cost of books was hardly a dent in the over all cost compared to what each credit cost me plus living expenses. Did you watch the documentary I posted? Highly recommend it. The fallacy of your argument… -
Re: Art Institute fires animation teacher who won't pimp their useless e-books
At the risk of this turning into a debate thread I'm going to address your post, Dataday, then stay out of it for a while so the heat doesn't get too high. I'm not sure how long Tracy was teaching at AI, but I was attending AI in San Diego when they first implimented the e-book procedures. Unless he's been teaching for… -
Re: Art Institute fires animation teacher who won't pimp their useless e-books
Pointless protest! Sir you either are making 50k a month or havent been to college at all. Textbooks / e-textbooks arent forced upon students to buy however professor should suggest you with A BOOK relevant to the course doesnt matter if he gives lecture from that book or not. Infact many professors use their own notes to…
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