Comments on: Green Ink, Discussions, Visuals & Thanks

By: Harriett

Harriett — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 21:04:33 +0000

Uh, I don’t miss grading essays. Not. One. Bit.

I do miss my pens and watching the ink slowly drain out onto those crisp white pages of worthless text.

The good old days.
Only not.

By: Edie Parrott

Edie Parrott — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 04:40:11 +0000

Oh, Harriett, I know that even though you brag about how fun retirement is, you really miss pulling out that red pen and grading those essays!

By: Harriett

Harriett — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 03:14:12 +0000

Eh.

I vote for red.

I haven’t used a red pen in six months.

By: Edie Parrott

Edie Parrott — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 21:04:59 +0000

Another “purple” person! Thanks for commenting, Theresa. I agree about the lack of contrast with black and blue. I know several teachers who grade essays in pencil, and I just don’t understand. As a student, I’m afraid I would miss some of the comments because they blend in with the student text. Plus, pencil fades so quickly.

By: Theresa Milstein

Theresa Milstein — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:53:17 +0000

I remember as a student that I was less upset with red ink than what was written in red. The words, “Great job!” scrawled in crimson didn’t bother me. The way I see it red ink is just the color used to deliver a message. Is it worse if, “27% F” is in green ink?

As for color preference, I look for purple pens because purple is my favorite color and because it stands out. Black or blue isn’t enough of a contrast from black pen, printed paper, or pencil.

By: Edie Parrott

Edie Parrott — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:08:05 +0000

Margaret, if YOU think it’s a good idea, I know it must make a difference! Purple? I’m not sure I can go that far, but I suppose anything will be better than my red ink. Thanks for commenting, Margaret.

By: Margaret Wingate

Margaret Wingate — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 15:59:08 +0000

I never used red ink in all my 34 years. I mostly used purple but often green as well. Almost every year I did get comments about it being nice not to see that red all over the papers. So, I am all for your resolution! I also like the 3 thank yous a week. A great idea! Have a great day!