I taught college classes myself and I have some experience with ‘a.v.’ as we used to call it. I used projectors and overheads and even those didn’t work all the time, either.

Your teacher is probably not responsible for the projector’s function problems. That’s why the “old backup” is used. Yeah, it seems surrealistic to use a chalkboard when you are in a computer class. But, remember- things break and wear out. Other teachers use the equipment and may not use them properly.

It is probably just as frustrating for the teacher as for you and your classmates.

As for papers being graded, since I don’t know about the assignment, I can’t comment. However, the teacher should be very careful and take every precaution to grade properly. You also have to be vigilant and look over your papers as you get them back. She may be grading a lot of papers – especially if she is a new prof or a grad assistant.

Cut her some slack. If the problems continue, speak to her in private, or speak to the head of the dept (her supervisor). She may reporting the problems already.

Also, check to make sure your papers are graded correctly! In a few weeks, you’ll know if she’s just a bad teacher or nervous and stressed out.