#cdnedchat Archive
Connecting Canadian Educators every Monday at 8pm EST. Please join us!
Monday April 11, 2016
8:00 PM EDT
cdnedchat
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Good evening everyone. Tonight’s
#cdnedchat
will be hosted by
@TheCandyDish
and
@BSchlacht
cdnedchat
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Welcome again to all. Please share who you are, what you teach and where you are tweeting from!
#cdnedchat
cdnedchat
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:02 PM EDT
You may want to use Tweetdeck/Hootsuite/tweetchat or other client that allows columns. Use the hashtag
#cdnedchat
to join us!
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Hi Everyone, Theresa Wells-Taylor from Sherwood Park, Alberta
#cdnedchat
. Excited to hear how you integrate
#fieldtrips
.
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Good evening everyone. Bill Schlacht from Edmonton, Alberta
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:06 PM EDT
For those who are new...we do a “structured chat” with Question 1, Q1, with Answer 1, A1, to support all to participate!
#cdnedchat
cdnedchat
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:06 PM EDT
For those who are new...we do a “structured chat” with Question 1, Q1, with Answer 1, A1, to support all to participate!
#cdnedchat
cdnedchat
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Tonight’s
#cdnedchat
topic is Field Trips
cdnedchat
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Let’s get started! Our first question is coming up!
#cdnedchat
teachermikey
Apr 11 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Good evening everyone
#cdnedchat
Lisa here from Selkirk, Manitoba
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:09 PM EDT
@teachermikey
Hi Lisa, Great to have you join us.
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:10 PM EDT
@teachermikey
Welcome Lisa
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Q1: What is the value of field trips and do you feel they are a necessary part of student learning?
#cdnedchat
alicekeeler
Apr 11 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1: Getting out of the 4 walls brings so much more perspective and passion for Ss
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: Field trips can add to student learning. Students can see what they learn in another context.
#cdnedchat
teachermikey
Apr 11 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: Real world application to classroom instruction
#makeitreal
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:12 PM EDT
@alicekeeler
It certainly creates a different learning environment.
#cdnedchat
ZeliaMCT
Apr 11 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1) best topic ever! Invaluable what on site learning opportunities provide Ss whenever possible; immersed, hands on, authentic
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:13 PM EDT
@alicekeeler
It can definitely also ignite a passion that also wasn't previously there.
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A1. Field trips often add to more hands on learning.
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:14 PM EDT
@teachermikey
Yes, authentic.
#cdnedchat
teachermikey
Apr 11 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A1: Engage them, excite them, make learning real
#cdnedchat
Show Ss real world application
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Q2. How often should students be taken on field trips?
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A1: An essential part of learning. connecting, real word, beyond the textbook.
#cdnedchat
sjctex
Apr 11 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A1) Elementary principal following along from Dallas. Field trips help Ss relate to real life
#cdnedchat
JwhiteJudith
Apr 11 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A1field trips give a way for Ss to see how their learning is applied under diff circumstances
#Cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:18 PM EDT
@ZeliaMCT
Great to have you join the conversation tonight.
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:18 PM EDT
@teachermikey
Yes it brings the classroom to life.
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:18 PM EDT
@sjctex
Always love hearing principals' perspectives. Welcome to
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:19 PM EDT
@JwhiteJudith
Great to have you join us tonight.
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:19 PM EDT
@sjctex
Welcome to
#cdnedchat
Steve
ZeliaMCT
Apr 11 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2) as needed 4 engagement& 2enhance understanding or application of ideas. Me:Twice a month:mostly free locations&TTC accessible
#cdnedchat
JwhiteJudith
Apr 11 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2 as often as possible and these trips do not always have to be elaborate
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2: I would love to be able to go on a fieldtrip related to each unit.
#cdnedchat
misspollock
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Hello,
#cdnedchat
, sorry I'm late! I'm Shauna in Toronto, founder of The Passionate Learner Experiment
https://t.co/h6JQZBO7IR
TracyZordan
Apr 11 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A1: Hi! Tracy HS Science in Mtl - apologies for being late again. Field trips allow Ts to interact with Ss in a different light.
#cdnedchat
misspollock
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A1: Field trips connect students w the world outside the classroom and allow them to be part of something bigger
#cdnedchat
sjctex
Apr 11 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A2) Unfortunately costs dictate. We do 1 for each grade level per year. The cost is about $3,000 a year. Love to do more.
#Cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A2: I think the more ways to show real life the better.
#cdnedchat
PrinSClark
Apr 11 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Excellent explanation re teacher-leaders align their leadership. Another doc is
https://t.co/pjXIMu6wlQ
#cdnedchat
https://t.co/BCPL9M6KaW
cea_ace
Apr 5 @ 1:00 PM EDT
Tech-Enabled Teacher Leaders—How technology is redistributing school leadership
https://t.co/PP4PIGIQ1M
#cdned
#edleaders
#edtech
#cdnedchat
JwhiteJudith
Apr 11 @ 8:21 PM EDT
@TheCandyDish
would be awesome if this would be the standard
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:21 PM EDT
@misspollock
Great to have you join us, Shauna.
#cdnedchat
ZeliaMCT
Apr 11 @ 8:21 PM EDT
@TheCandyDish
love this topic: some things can't b experienced boxed in; if opportunity(funding/location)allows 4 field trip: go!
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:21 PM EDT
@TracyZordan
Welcome Tracy
#cdnedchat
TracyZordan
Apr 11 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A1: Field trips also allow us to expose Ss to things we don't have access to (equipment, environments).
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:22 PM EDT
@JwhiteJudith
I can't even imagine. The students would love this.
#cdnedchat
PrinSClark
Apr 11 @ 8:23 PM EDT
#cdnedchat
Experienced a virtual field trip with Google Expeditions (Beta) using Google Cardboard = field trip of the future.
#GAFEsummit
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Q3: What would your dream field trip be in your subject area if money was no object?
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:23 PM EDT
@TracyZordan
Welcome to
#cdnedchat
Tracy
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:24 PM EDT
@ZeliaMCT
I agree!!!
#cdnedchat
TracyZordan
Apr 11 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A2: $ & logistics always play a role in controlling how many.
#cdnedchat
MMcCombHWDSB
Apr 11 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A2: as often as possible!
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:24 PM EDT
@sjctex
Do you pass on the costs to your studentds.
#cdnedchat
JwhiteJudith
Apr 11 @ 8:25 PM EDT
I wish kids could be as excited about class time as they are about field trips, wouldnt that be awesome?
#cdnedchat
misspollock
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A1: Imagine if you had a Ms. Frizzle bus and could take your students on magical field trips everyday!?
#cdnedchat
#classmagic
PrinSClark
Apr 11 @ 8:25 PM EDT
#cdnedchat
Use Google Hangouts to learn about the lives kids lead in other countries...
@JCasaTodd
ZeliaMCT
Apr 11 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A2) field trips don't have 2 b extravagant:
#gps
scavengerhunt in city lookn at math&structures then Pin on googlemaps storyboard
#cdnedchat
misspollock
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A2: As often as possible! You don't have to do expensive ones, explore the neighbourhood and local businesses
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:25 PM EDT
@TracyZordan
Oh the dreaded dollar signs. HaHa
#cdnedchat
mrdavidhoang
Apr 11 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A1 Field trips are an opportunity for Ss to explore & learn outside of the classroom.
#cdnedchat
#AuthenticLearning
TracyZordan
Apr 11 @ 8:26 PM EDT
@misspollock
Woot!
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:26 PM EDT
I can't even imagine. But it is fun to try and create as many experiences as possible every day.
#cdnedchat
https://t.co/5v1Q6cssty
misspollock
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A1: Imagine if you had a Ms. Frizzle bus and could take your students on magical field trips everyday!?
#cdnedchat
#classmagic
ZeliaMCT
Apr 11 @ 8:27 PM EDT
@PrinSClark
Yes!
@watnunu
guru 4exploring Google
#expedition
, integration. Bring the distant world closer 2u via google cardboard
#cdnedchat
TracyZordan
Apr 11 @ 8:27 PM EDT
@TheCandyDish
Yup! The reality is it controls much of education :(
#cdnedchat
JwhiteJudith
Apr 11 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A3.
#smithsonian
( and not virtual )
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:27 PM EDT
@JwhiteJudith
Judith I am sure they are in your class.
#cdnedchat
PrinSClark
Apr 11 @ 8:28 PM EDT
I believe you can simulate with VR. G Expeditions releases end of this year.
#cdnedchat
https://t.co/R63rWtd5Qh
misspollock
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A1: Imagine if you had a Ms. Frizzle bus and could take your students on magical field trips everyday!?
#cdnedchat
#classmagic
TracyZordan
Apr 11 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A3: Dream field trip science road trip to New Zealand
#cdnedchat
sjctex
Apr 11 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A3) Washington D.C. would be a dream field trip for Ss. So much history on display. It takes days.
#Cdnedchat
misspollock
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:28 PM EDT
@PrinSClark
Expeditions are SO fun! I got to play with it with
@sylviaduckworth
and
@watnunu
yesterday at
#gafesummit
#cdnedchat
MMcCombHWDSB
Apr 11 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A3: galapagos! No question bio/geo co-curricular
#cdnedchat
https://t.co/nASFyYsRAP
LindbladExp
Apr 7 @ 12:25 PM EDT
.
@CanGeo
is joining us on a Galápagos expedition! We hope you'll come too.
https://t.co/hvxqKXiyBf
JwhiteJudith
Apr 11 @ 8:29 PM EDT
@TracyZordan
I will help you chaperone this one
#cdnedchat
misspollock
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A3: I'd like to take students on a week-long trip to Disneyland or WDW and learn about Imagineering, storytelling, dreaming big
#cdnedchat
TracyZordan
Apr 11 @ 8:29 PM EDT
@misspollock
I have not tried it yet. # sojelly
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Q4. Have you experimented with virtual field trips?
#cdnedchat
ZeliaMCT
Apr 11 @ 8:29 PM EDT
@JwhiteJudith
#inquiry
blds curiosity in classroom walls; invite community guests,I do a mnthly call w/focus & 1-2 guests join us
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:29 PM EDT
@ZeliaMCT
This sounds exciting. Have you tried this before?
#cdnedchat
TracyZordan
Apr 11 @ 8:30 PM EDT
@JwhiteJudith
haha!
#cdnedchat
TracyZordan
Apr 11 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A4: Not yet! On my ever growing to do list.
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:31 PM EDT
@mrdavidhoang
Yes there are endless learning opportunities
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:31 PM EDT
@misspollock
I will come as a volunteer. LOL.
#cdnedchat
sjctex
Apr 11 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A4) We have not experienced virtual field trips, but we are curious.
#cdnedchat
jprofNB
Apr 11 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A4: Not yet, but I have seen little clips here and there of what it looks like.
#cdnedchat
JwhiteJudith
Apr 11 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Q4- not yet but wouldnt it be fun for Ss to have
#hangouts
with Ss in different locations to explore other worlds,cultures
#cdnedchat
jprofNB
Apr 11 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Hi everyone, jumping in late tonight !
#cdnedchat
PrinSClark
Apr 11 @ 8:33 PM EDT
#cdnedchat
Field trips are becoming increasingly difficult to justify $. Scientists-in-Schools is option; another is artist & author visits.
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:33 PM EDT
@jprofNB
Hi Joel, thanks for joining tonight.
#cdnedchat
ZeliaMCT
Apr 11 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A3) mind going to explode but unlimited access 2 field trips year-round, no fear of cost, opportunities 2 revisit 4 extensions
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT
@misspollock
We have a group of Special Needs going to Disneyland in June.
#cdnedchat
jprofNB
Apr 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT
@TheCandyDish
Always great to be here !
#cdnedchat
misspollock
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A4: My Ss and I have done some as a class - including
@DiscoveryEd
's trip to an Egg Farm and playing games w Google Maps
#cdnedchat
misspollock
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A4: The potential with
@googlecardboard
and
#Expeditions
is incredible. I'd love to have a class set to experiment with
#cdnedchat
JwhiteJudith
Apr 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT
@BSchlacht
@misspollock
that trip is going to be so great for the kids.talk about a learning experience
#cdnedchat
PrinSClark
Apr 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT
#cdnedchat
Virtual field trip involves no insurance, liability, responsibility. No brained?
misspollock
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT
@BSchlacht
That's amazing, Bill! What are they doing there?
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:38 PM EDT
Q5: Safety and liability seem to be a growing concern. How does your district address these concerns?
#cdnedchat
ZeliaMCT
Apr 11 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A4) just ordered Google Cardboard Waitn! but Ss visited
@ROMtoronto
@HockeyHallFame
2 write detailed mystery stories
#cdnedchat
@karmicangel
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:39 PM EDT
@PrinSClark
Has instructional time become a factor as well?
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:39 PM EDT
@ZeliaMCT
I have Google cardboard but haven't tried it yet with my Gr. 1s. Would love some ideas.
#cdnedchat
sjctex
Apr 11 @ 8:40 PM EDT
A5) We use tried and true destinations and admins go on all field trips.
#cdnedchat
mrdavidhoang
Apr 11 @ 8:40 PM EDT
A4 Our Ss went on a virtual field trip today to Cape Town, South Africa. Amazing experience learning about endangered penguins.
#cdnedchat
misspollock
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:40 PM EDT
@TheCandyDish
@ZeliaMCT
Ooh, what about
#geocaching
?!
#cdnedchat
PrinSClark
Apr 11 @ 8:40 PM EDT
#cdnedchat
Board approved trip vendors; follow OPHEA guidelines. If out-of-province, Supt approval, mandatory student insurance.
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A5: New policy in my district but doesn't really impact Gr. 1 much. More so Jr. & Sr. High.
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:41 PM EDT
@JwhiteJudith
@misspollock
I was in their class today and they are writing letters to local businesses who have supported them.
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:42 PM EDT
@misspollock
These are high needs students. It will just be a lifetime opportunity for them.
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:42 PM EDT
@sjctex
Sounds like a lot of fun. I just have to try it.
#cdnedchat
mrdavidhoang
Apr 11 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A4 I HIGHLY recommend embarking on a v field trip w
@EBTSOYP
using Google Hangouts.
#cdnedchat
https://t.co/353gb82u0e
PrinSClark
Apr 11 @ 8:42 PM EDT
#cdnedchat
Field trips considered curriculum therefore must be inclusive, well-planned, learning experiences. No amusement parks.
ZeliaMCT
Apr 11 @ 8:42 PM EDT
@TheCandyDish
connect with
@sylviaduckworth
and
@watnunu
who just hosted session at
#gafesummit
this past weekend. Rave reviews!
#cdnedchat
ZeliaMCT
Apr 11 @ 8:43 PM EDT
@misspollock
@TheCandyDish
Oooh is right. Not yet!?!
@24gizmo
any suggestions 4 elementary grades?
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:44 PM EDT
I think I might be with
@misspollock
. Would love to take a class to Disneyland. Maybe they will come up with a way to go virtual.
#cdnedchat
misspollock
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:44 PM EDT
@BSchlacht
Wow! I can't wait to hear more - will someone be sharing photos and stories online?
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:44 PM EDT
@TheCandyDish
@ZeliaMCT
Google cardboard is fantastic!!!
#cdnedchat
JJrhenderson
Apr 11 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A4 I haven't experience virtual yet but hope to soon. However, the real thing is also important don't u think?
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT
@PrinSClark
How about international trips?
#cdnedchat
jprofNB
Apr 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A5: Educate students & parents, make sure to have forms filled out and submitted.
#cdnedchat
JwhiteJudith
Apr 11 @ 8:46 PM EDT
@mrdavidhoang
@EBTSOYP
looks intriguing ,thanks for sharing that
#cdnedchat
PrinSClark
Apr 11 @ 8:46 PM EDT
@sjctex
Fantastic. Leads me to wonder how "big city" venues are much more accessible as field trips than smaller or rural.
#cdnedchat
jprofNB
Apr 11 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A5: If the student or parent does not bring in the signed form, he or she cannot participate.
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:46 PM EDT
@JJrhenderson
I would 100% agree. If you can experience the real deal - then do it.
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:47 PM EDT
@misspollock
I will keep you informed.
#cdnedchat
sjctex
Apr 11 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A5) We also have large parent participation as chaperons.
#cdnedchat
K12TL
Apr 11 @ 8:47 PM EDT
Free Resources to Grow & Empower
#TeacherLeaders
@
https://t.co/pU01NWIvLc
#cdnedchat
#onted
#ontedchat
#ocsb
https://t.co/TFGjx4dT4y
jprofNB
Apr 11 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A5: make sure you have enough adults supervising. Bring Ss contact/health info.
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:48 PM EDT
@jprofNB
Thoughts on international trips?
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:48 PM EDT
@jprofNB
Are there any regulations on what trips you might attend.
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:48 PM EDT
@sjctex
Thoughts on international trips?
#cdnedchat
jprofNB
Apr 11 @ 8:50 PM EDT
@BSchlacht
Yes activities are categorized according to grade level and risk. Board policy.
#cdnedchat
misspollock
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:50 PM EDT
@BSchlacht
Please do!
#cdnedchat
misspollock
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:50 PM EDT
A5: Lots of paperwork, which is always a pain to have to chase down.
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Q6a: What is the best field trip you remember as a student?
#cdnedchat
jprofNB
Apr 11 @ 8:51 PM EDT
@TheCandyDish
I think they are great, and in my board are usually organized through 3rd party group & only for high school Ss.
#cdnedchat
JwhiteJudith
Apr 11 @ 8:52 PM EDT
#cdnedchat
international trips still have a place ,educational value in combination with good itinerary -valuable.stuff happens everywhere
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Q6a: As a student, I remember going on a band field trip to Manitoba.
#cdnedchat
TracyZordan
Apr 11 @ 8:53 PM EDT
Q6a: Best field trip- Mark Twain House I guess - didn't have too many, had to dig for that one.
#cdnedchat
sjctex
Apr 11 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A6) Our band went to D.C for a week - White House, Smithsonian, monuments, etc. I still remember it decades later.
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:53 PM EDT
@TracyZordan
same.
#cdnedchat
TracyZordan
Apr 11 @ 8:53 PM EDT
@TheCandyDish
:(
#cdnedchat
PrinSClark
Apr 11 @ 8:53 PM EDT
#cdnedchat
Five days at Doe Lake in Grade 8 :
#outdoored
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:53 PM EDT
Q6b :What is the best field trip you’ve taken students on?
#cdnedchat
ZeliaMCT
Apr 11 @ 8:54 PM EDT
@misspollock
yes and changing family dynamic 2 arrange 4 necessary parent volunteers.
#cdnedchat
JwhiteJudith
Apr 11 @ 8:54 PM EDT
A6a trip to
#ottawa
- thought I was so adult ( grade 4 )with all the exploring we did
#cdnedchat
misspollock
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:55 PM EDT
@GeoDarick
@TheCandyDish
@ZeliaMCT
Whoa! That's good timing!
#cdnedchat
#geocaching
sjctex
Apr 11 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A6) I chaperoned my son's art honor society field trip to NYC. Bucket List worthy. :-)
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:55 PM EDT
@jprofNB
@TheCandyDish
Does your district let you go on international trips if students could have a similar experience locally?
#cdnedchat
misspollock
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A6b: I loved taking them to Question Period on Parliament Hill. They were astonished by rudeness and yelling.
#cdnedchat
ZeliaMCT
Apr 11 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A6a) grade 8 overnight week trip up north by the lake! Amazing leaving city behind: subsidized was only way I was able 2 attend
#cdnedchat
TracyZordan
Apr 11 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A6b: Marine Biology trip to St Andrews by-the-sea NB. Field work right in the Bay of Fundy. Had Ss who went twice!
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:56 PM EDT
@misspollock
our Gr.6 went to the legislature and had the same experience.
#cdnedchat
TracyZordan
Apr 11 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A6b: Ok, and Grad trip to Europe is pretty awesome too ;)
#cdnedchat
PrinSClark
Apr 11 @ 8:57 PM EDT
#cdnedchat
Sudbury North with Grade 5s. Five hour bus ride!
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:57 PM EDT
I love reading all these amazing memories and fieldtrip experiences.
#cdnedchat
jprofNB
Apr 11 @ 8:57 PM EDT
@BSchlacht
@TheCandyDish
Good question ... Not sure !
#cdnedchat
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:58 PM EDT
@JwhiteJudith
Has your district cut back in approving international trips with recent world events.
#cdnedchat
TheCandyDish
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A6b: I would say a week at the Zoo is a highlight.
#cdnedchat
Also any experience at
@TWoSEdm
JwhiteJudith
Apr 11 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A6b human body exhibition was pretty cool .kids loved this
#cdnedchat
cdnedchat
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Thank you for joining our
#cdnedchat
tonight!
TracyZordan
Apr 11 @ 8:58 PM EDT
@JwhiteJudith
Oh, yeah, that was a fun one!
#cdnedchat
cdnedchat
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:59 PM EDT
If there are any other resources/materials you found helpful for this topic, share them throughout the week using the
#cdnedchat
hashtag.
BSchlacht
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:59 PM EDT
@TracyZordan
That one sounds very interesting.
#cdnedchat
cdnedchat
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:59 PM EDT
PLEASE suggest or vote for topics for future
#cdnedchat
at
https://t.co/V3bIEE3bDr
JwhiteJudith
Apr 11 @ 8:59 PM EDT
@BSchlacht
yes and no, it has taken on a completely diff form in recent years
#cdnedchat
cdnedchat
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Be sure to follow some of the new friends you met here tonight at
#cdnedchat
to continue the conversation!