Note - I opened my Zoom early because I knew that my students would forget the time for their finals. Yep, six came at the wrong time.

Student 1 - You're early. Oh, I forgot.
Me: Ok
Student 1 - I have a question.
Me: What is it?
Student 1 - My partner and I didn't present last class but you called on us.
Me: Why didn't you answer?
Student 1 - You just called her name and I didn't know you meant me too. (KEYWORD - partner)

Note - She wasn't there. I kept checking because it was a presentation day. Her partner's name (Student 2) was online but she's rarely there. She told me her Zoom doesn't work right. Amazingly, this happens in multiple classes she has with me. I've had her call the HelpDesk and Zoom; both said nothing was wrong.

Me: You didn't know your partner's name?
Student 1 - I know her name but I thought maybe there was another one in class too.

Note - If she came to class, she would have known we only have one. Also, the partner list has been on VH since week 3. Besides, the name is not that common.

Y'll never guess what happened next. Student 2 showed up on time and her Zoom worked!

MY HEAD HURTS!!!

On the bright side, most of the ones who presented today put in the work and did a good job.