#bcedchat Archive

This is an edchat for educators, primarily in British Columbia, Canada.
Sunday October 29, 2017
10:00 PM EDT
  • MrsMurat Oct 29 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    My Ss broke the internet with positivity! https://t.co/mAJMMUrG9V #bcedchat #cvesdchat #edthink #wyoedchat
  • bcedchat Oct 29 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    Introduce yourself and include your strange subject, grade level and area of interest. #bcedchat.
  • bcedchat Oct 29 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    @DaliceMarsh and @CraigMah will be our strange co-moderators for tonight for our Halloween special. #bcedchat
  • bcedchat Oct 29 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to #bcedchat. Today is Halloween Special: Stranger Things in Education. What do you non-teacher friends find...strange.
  • participatechat Oct 29 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #bcedchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/ENI75nCqOy
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    Good evening! Who is joining our Halloween special? #bcedchat
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    Will be lurking behind the dark curtain throughout #bcedchat (okay, that was as scary as I could get....)
  • vicki_den Oct 29 @ 10:01 PM EDT
    Trick or treat! Vicki from #sd23 Kelowna here. Reading Intervention Teacher. #bcedchat
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Great to have you here Bryn! #bcedchat Trick or treat?
    In reply to @brynmw
  • MsVanBalkom Oct 29 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    I’ll be in and out. #bcedchat
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    I'lI am! #bcedchat
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Trick? #bcedchat Maybe a logic puzzle trick?
    In reply to @CraigMah
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Hello Vicki! Welcome back to #bcedchat! Glad you can join!
    In reply to @vicki_den
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Hey Vicki. Great to have you. Love the costume. #bcedchat
    In reply to @vicki_den
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:02 PM EDT
    Hi Michelle! Great to have you here tonight! #bcedchat
    In reply to @MsVanBalkom
  • ChristineYH Oct 29 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    Christine from the Sunshine Coast. Math educator, sessional instructor, and school trustee. I'm joining tonight. Trick or Treat? #bcedchat
  • jfprovencher27 Oct 29 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    Francois, Qualicum BC, Joining after having Taco'S. French Immersion #bcedchat
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    Hi Michelle. Great to have you here tonight. #bcedchat
    In reply to @MsVanBalkom
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    Hi Christine....or Dr. 280! #bcedchat
    In reply to @ChristineYH
  • SheridaCharles Oct 29 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    #bcedchat Sherida here, Secondary art, Coquitlam ready to chat!
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:03 PM EDT
    Welcome Francois! Always great to have you at #bcedchat
    In reply to @jfprovencher27
  • technolandy Oct 29 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Ian - educating in BCs sunny shuswap (though snow expected at end of week -that’s frightening) always love the Strangerer #BCedchat episode!
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Hello Sherida! Nice to have you here! #bcedchat
    In reply to @SheridaCharles
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Trick: You have a three gallon and a five gallon measuring device. You wish to measure out four gallons. How do you do this? #bcedchat
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Hi Christine! What will you be for halloween this year? #bcedchat
    In reply to @ChristineYH
  • teachermrskhan Oct 29 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Hi Iram here. Principal in Surrey #bcedchat
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Hi Ian! Thanks for spending your Sunday evening with us! #bcedchat
    In reply to @technolandy
  • vicki_den Oct 29 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Hi Francois, what did you end up doing for Pro-D? #bcedchat
    In reply to @jfprovencher27
  • ChristineYH Oct 29 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Thank you for acknowledging @CraigMah ... Dr. 280 on my iPhone. CYH 140 on Tweetdeck. Can't be choosy. #bcedchat
  • HarMath Oct 29 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    #bcedchat So busy typing up a strange story, I'm late to the party. Fred from Richmond, math mentor teacher
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:04 PM EDT
    Welcome. Sherida. Great to have you. #bcedchat
    In reply to @SheridaCharles
  • bcedchat Oct 29 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    We will be using the Q1, A1 format. Please label your strange responses and use the hashtag #bcedchat
  • kjgeorge71 Oct 29 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    #edt5334 #bcedchat - I'm here.
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    Hello Iram! Always great to have you here #bcedchat
    In reply to @teachermrskhan
  • EduKateion Oct 29 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    I’m Kate from Cranbrook! Hiii #BCEdChat
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    Hi Kayla! Love the pic!!!! #bcedchat
    In reply to @kjgeorge71
  • ChristineYH Oct 29 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    Nothing. Yup. You heard me. Childhood trauma, I'd suspect. Don't like doing Halloween... but I do like to give out candy. #bcedchat
    • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:04 PM EDT
      Hi Christine! What will you be for halloween this year? #bcedchat
      In reply to @ChristineYH
  • rilmcknight Oct 29 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    Hi everyone. April here from sunshine coast. Stem secondary educator and halloween geek who just finished baking & decorating #bcedchat
  • debbiemah Oct 29 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    Mindfulness in the Classroom: A How-2 Guide https://t.co/AJMAOK1pXw @educationweek #bcedchat #mindfulness #growthmindset #resiliency #edchat
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    Great to have you here, tonight, Kate! #bcedchat
    In reply to @EduKateion
  • EduKateion Oct 29 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    I’m teaching outdoor ed,PE and geo at the secondary level #BCEdChat
  • vicki_den Oct 29 @ 10:05 PM EDT
    I'll check this out later. #bcedchat
    In reply to @educatalyst_dmp, @crichtos
  • bcedchat Oct 29 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    Q1: Let’s start with a Halloween Q: If your school is celebrating Halloween, what are you dressing up as? #bcedchat
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    #bcedchat is always exciting!!! Glad to have you here Desiree!
    In reply to @educatalyst_dmp, @MorozJennifer
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    Great to have you Fred. Getting in the spirit I see. #bcedchat
    In reply to @HarMath
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    Thanks for joining Kate! #bcedchat
    In reply to @EduKateion
  • Mrs_M_Salter Oct 29 @ 10:06 PM EDT
    I will be in and out #bcedchat
  • SheridaCharles Oct 29 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    A1: I prepared an Emily Carr costume complete with pet monkey! #bcedchat
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    Hello April! Thanks for joining tonight's Halloween spectacular! #bcedchat
    In reply to @rilmcknight
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    Hi Kate. Welcome. Will you be celebrating with your classes? #bcedchat
    In reply to @EduKateion
  • ChristineYH Oct 29 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    Nothing. And... I'm not currently teaching at a K-12 school this year. I escaped this one. Sad, I know. Bah Humbug. #wrongseason #bcedchat
    • bcedchat Oct 29 @ 10:06 PM EDT
      Q1: Let’s start with a Halloween Q: If your school is celebrating Halloween, what are you dressing up as? #bcedchat
  • jfprovencher27 Oct 29 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    A1 i was thinking to be missing homework, late, foul mouth, dirty locker, excuses #bcedchat
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    Thanks for joining us Melissa. #bcedchat
    In reply to @Mrs_M_Salter
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    A1: Had a great Friday Hallowe'en dance for K-5 and parents. All parent set up. Amazing! #bcedchat 1/2
  • JKwasnicki Oct 29 @ 10:07 PM EDT
    A1- Staff of 40+ dressing as Beany Babies #bcedchat
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    This looks fun! #bcedchat
    • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:07 PM EDT
      A1: Had a great Friday Hallowe'en dance for K-5 and parents. All parent set up. Amazing! #bcedchat 1/2
  • EduKateion Oct 29 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    A1: Our school doesn’t really make an effort to celebrate, but you an dress up if you want. I’ve got Batman and robin onesies! #bcedchat
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    Hello Melissa! Hope you can join the fun tonight! #bcedchat
    In reply to @Mrs_M_Salter
  • technolandy Oct 29 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    Sigh...that reminds me of a student who had an doodle entering Kindy - we were doing well getting him used to school -but while he was excit e about wearing a costume, it shook him to see everyone else in costumes too....two steps forward, big step back... #bcedchat
    In reply to @ChristineYH
  • MsVanBalkom Oct 29 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    I’m not a big Halloween fan so I’ve got a Walmart Shark mask and going as a backward mermaid. #bcedchat
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    Love it! Historical context..and fun! #bcedchat
    In reply to @SheridaCharles
  • jfprovencher27 Oct 29 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    I don't think I will celebrate Halloween this year... #bcedchat
  • sjsoltau Oct 29 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    hey there! Sarah from Northern Vancouver Island. Primary teacher #bcedchat
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    Do most support this? Or are there many that are left dissapointed? #bcedchat
    In reply to @EduKateion
  • kjgeorge71 Oct 29 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    A1. My school doesn't allow it. :0( I've been Dr. Suess, a Lion, Pinkalicious, and a Mad Scientist #edt5334 #bcedchat -
  • MsVanBalkom Oct 29 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    A1: I’m not a big Halloween fan so I’ve got a Walmart Shark mask and going as a backward mermaid. #bcedchat
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:08 PM EDT
    A1: We have a parade in the am, then we have activities in the pm for each wing. Such a great collaboration and community. 2/2 #bcedchat
  • teachermrskhan Oct 29 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    A1 I’m dressing up as a scarecrow. #bcedchat
  • vicki_den Oct 29 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    @educatalyst_dmp We still need to meet about the CCs. #bcedchat
    In reply to @educatalyst_dmp, @crichtos, @educatalyst_dmp
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    A1: We're going to do a Wicked Halloween Parade for the community to fantastic music. #bcedchat
  • Mrs_M_Salter Oct 29 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    A1. The same costume for several years: Dorothy from the wizard of oz. 6 schools/6 years= no repeat 😜#bcedchat
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    Haha..you sound like me. I'm not a fan of dressing up. Anyway I can re-use my own clothes is the best. #bcedchat
    In reply to @MsVanBalkom
  • ChristineYH Oct 29 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    Ya. My mom was not a fan of Halloween, so it was not a joyful experience as a child. I'm not pointing fingers. It is what it is. #bcedchat
    In reply to @technolandy
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    You must tweet a pic on Tuesday! #bcedchat
    In reply to @JKwasnicki
  • kjgeorge71 Oct 29 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    I did wear a skeleton t-shirt last week. We were learning about muscles and bones and how we move. #bcedchat
  • technolandy Oct 29 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    A1 my kids (at home) tease me because they know “sleepy guy” will be making an appearance! But one of my best was the paperbag principal.... #bcedchat
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:09 PM EDT
    Your school doesn't allow dress up? or Hallowe'en activities? Why is that? Religious? Academic? Community? #bcedchat
    In reply to @kjgeorge71
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    I do love the candy part though. #bcedchat
    In reply to @MsVanBalkom
  • MsVanBalkom Oct 29 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    Yep, this way I can ditch it after first block. #bcedchat
    In reply to @DAliceMarsh
  • kayakcari Oct 29 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    A1 Cat in the Hat #bcedchat
  • technolandy Oct 29 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    We were all looking at each other - thought we had done enough preloading, but the actual day was not able to be fully articulated apparently....#bcedchat
    In reply to @JKwasnicki
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    Interesting. I'm curious why? #bcedchat
    In reply to @kjgeorge71
  • rilmcknight Oct 29 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    A1: so many costume ideas. I usually wait until night before to decide. Last year was snakes on a plain & sock monkey #bcedchat
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:10 PM EDT
    It's always great to have the "go-to". #bcedchat
    In reply to @technolandy
  • JKwasnicki Oct 29 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    You betcha! It's such a fun community where I'm at! #bcedchat
    In reply to @CraigMah
  • sjsoltau Oct 29 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    my school does a group theme - this year we are super heros #bcedchat
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    I think I'm either "turning superman" or something Treky....#bcedchat
    In reply to @DAliceMarsh, @technolandy
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    Yes, I can also recycle costumes when I switch schools! #bcedchat
    In reply to @Mrs_M_Salter
  • technolandy Oct 29 @ 10:11 PM EDT
    My son is excited to show his art teacher his Bob Ross costume - he loves art class! #bcedchat
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    Or after 5-6 years.....Love that students grow up and move on....#bcedchat
    In reply to @CraigMah, @Mrs_M_Salter
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    That's disapointing. Im in aa 10-12 school too. We'll be cancelling afternoon classes and have enough pumpkins for all to carve. #bcedchat
    In reply to @EduKateion
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    ...I may try the Unknown Comic.... #bcedchat
    In reply to @technolandy
  • HarMath Oct 29 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    #bcedchat Are you all going as teachers then? I think you are all deserving of the title "super hero"
    • sjsoltau Oct 29 @ 10:11 PM EDT
      my school does a group theme - this year we are super heros #bcedchat
  • teachermrskhan Oct 29 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    I love the group staff theme idea, but we can never get enough on board.☹️ #bcedchat
    In reply to @sjsoltau
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    Love that. At our Friday parent dance, one parent came as Bob Ross. It was awesome. #bcedchat
    In reply to @technolandy
  • ChristineYH Oct 29 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    I like that idea. #bcedchat
    • sjsoltau Oct 29 @ 10:11 PM EDT
      my school does a group theme - this year we are super heros #bcedchat
  • rilmcknight Oct 29 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    That is very true #bcedchat
    In reply to @brynmw, @CraigMah, @Mrs_M_Salter
  • kjgeorge71 Oct 29 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    It takes away from learning so I've been told. We only have a couple of celebrations - mainly just Christmas. #edt5334 #bcedchat -
    In reply to @brynmw
  • jfprovencher27 Oct 29 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    I had a star wars outfit made overseas by a tailor but still in boxes away #bcedchat
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:12 PM EDT
    Thanks for sharing Cari! Welcome to #bcedchat
    In reply to @kayakcari
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    Q2: “You do what?” What are some experiences/stories that your non-teacher friends find strange? #bcedchat
  • JKwasnicki Oct 29 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    Can't imagine how hard it would be for the student who feels so little control and any change is too scary to handle. :( #bcedchat
    In reply to @technolandy
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    This always brings staffs together! We're doing a pirate theme! #bcedchat
    In reply to @sjsoltau
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    That I find sad, as cultural and community events are part of our learning. #bcedchat
    In reply to @kjgeorge71
  • rilmcknight Oct 29 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    oh thats too bad. I am sure it would be a hit #bcedchat
    In reply to @jfprovencher27
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    treky for sure! #bcedchat
    In reply to @brynmw, @DAliceMarsh, @technolandy
  • GPearceWSD Oct 29 @ 10:13 PM EDT
    A1) all staff at my school are dressing up as emojis. 😌🙁😂🙁😘☺️🙃😃 should be fun! #bcedchat
  • vicki_den Oct 29 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    #bcedchat A1. We had stations & costumes at school on Friday. Staff dressed as fidget spinners. Low key on Tuesday - orange and black day.
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    Would love it! I could use it in my class Halloween morning. And bonus..i can speak/read french. #bcedchat
    In reply to @jfprovencher27, @EduKateion
  • ChristineYH Oct 29 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    A2. I've been thinking about this for some time... since promo tweets. I think it's the relentless "shop talk." #itneverstops #bcedchat
    • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:13 PM EDT
      Q2: “You do what?” What are some experiences/stories that your non-teacher friends find strange? #bcedchat
  • kjgeorge71 Oct 29 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    I'm from Texas. We focus too much on the State Standardized Test. #edt5334 #bcedchat -
    In reply to @brynmw
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    A2: Any story that starts with "I have this amazing student who made a poor decision about". They're amazed at how we keep calm. #bcedchat
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:14 PM EDT
    Interesting. Thanks for sharing Kayla Special events can be a great way to engage kids because their interest is already there. #bcedchat
    In reply to @kjgeorge71, @brynmw
  • ChristineYH Oct 29 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    That is super cute. #bcedchat
    • GPearceWSD Oct 29 @ 10:13 PM EDT
      A1) all staff at my school are dressing up as emojis. 😌🙁😂🙁😘☺️🙃😃 should be fun! #bcedchat
  • HarMath Oct 29 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    #bcedchat A2: "Math Wars - traditional views that I find strange."
  • teachermrskhan Oct 29 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    A2 what?! You pick up dead birds, dog poop and clean up barf? #bcedchat
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    Thanks for sharing George! Welcome to #bcedchat
    In reply to @GPearceWSD
  • MsVanBalkom Oct 29 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    A2: that I have to work weekends and summers. They all think teachers make bank with excellent vacation time. #bcedchat
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    We are using the pm for a cultural and community learning opportunity. (not about Hallowe'en, but connected to community safety) #bcedchat
    In reply to @CraigMah, @kjgeorge71
  • dramaqueen4 Oct 29 @ 10:15 PM EDT
    #bcedchat A1: I never tell. I like to keep everyone in suspense. In the past, I’ve gone as Lucy and a Social Butterfly
  • kayakcari Oct 29 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    A2 My non-teaching friends find it strange that I often go all day without eating or going to the bathroom! #bcedchat
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    Is there a reason why costumes were Friday? #bcedchat
    In reply to @vicki_den
  • GabrielPillay1 Oct 29 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    #bcedchat #edchatMENA #cisva #edchat
  • ChristineYH Oct 29 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    I'm a teacher friend and I find this disturbing. #yikes #bcedchat
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    Great ideas! #bcedchat
    • dramaqueen4 Oct 29 @ 10:15 PM EDT
      #bcedchat A1: I never tell. I like to keep everyone in suspense. In the past, I’ve gone as Lucy and a Social Butterfly
  • GPearceWSD Oct 29 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    Thanks for the great question. Reminds me I need to bring a yellow shirt tomorrow. #bcedchat
    In reply to @CraigMah
  • rilmcknight Oct 29 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    A2: I think its all my punny math & science tshirts and mugs I have or when I share the crazy # of courses I teach a year #bcedchat
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:16 PM EDT
    I keep a roll of dog poop bags in my supervision vest! #bcedchat
  • jfprovencher27 Oct 29 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    A2 dressing up to go teach in characters or not having time because we work at night for preparation #bcedchat
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    P17.2: all pumpkins must be under 7.2 lbs and have a ratio for eye/nose/mouth cuttings to be 17.3:2.51 #bcedchat
    In reply to @jfprovencher27, @kjgeorge71
  • SheridaCharles Oct 29 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    A2: experience intense teacher nightmares esp the last few days of summer. Can't find the class, not prepped, late, stuck etc. #bcedchat
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    A2. Those close to me will understand this... "why do you still teach there? Don't you think it's time to leave." #bcedchat
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:17 PM EDT
    Great costume! Thanks for sharing Shannon! #bcedchat
    In reply to @dramaqueen4
  • GPearceWSD Oct 29 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    Haha yes! It’s not that you don’t have to but it’s lower on the things to do list. #bcedchat
    In reply to @kayakcari
  • Mrs_M_Salter Oct 29 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    A2. Bought an entire class library...and supplies...oh, and food for kids. Well....my classroom. 🤔Toooo much #bcedchat
  • educatalyst_dmp Oct 29 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    #bcedchat a2 having to make up food hampers for some kids over holidays that they share with their siblings.
  • teachermrskhan Oct 29 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    I’ve had to use shovel once! 🤢#bcedchat
    In reply to @CraigMah
  • javafest Oct 29 @ 10:18 PM EDT
    A1: On Halloween, I show up at work as my clone. If you're groaning at that, you've got my students' reaction spot on. #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Oct 29 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    Good point. Teacher dreams. Again, I found that weird as a teacher. Who dreams about their work? Particularly close to labour day. #bcedchat
    • SheridaCharles Oct 29 @ 10:17 PM EDT
      A2: experience intense teacher nightmares esp the last few days of summer. Can't find the class, not prepped, late, stuck etc. #bcedchat
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    My response is always..."nope. I love being kept on my toes. Every day is something different." #bcedchat
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    Better than evil twin.....#bcedchat
    In reply to @javafest
  • technolandy Oct 29 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    It’s the needles and “balloons” that make most of my friends heads turn #bcedchat
    In reply to @CraigMah
  • JKwasnicki Oct 29 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    I had to try to rescue a wounded rat that fell from an Eagle's talons once #bcedchat
    In reply to @teachermrskhan, @CraigMah
  • jenadelvecchio Oct 29 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    A2: what non teacher friends?😜 #bcedchat
  • educatalyst_dmp Oct 29 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    #bcedchat a2b that i work in the summer
  • HarMath Oct 29 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    #bcedchat I usually dream incredibly exciting classes where the students all grow tremendously, down to the interactions that helped them
    • SheridaCharles Oct 29 @ 10:17 PM EDT
      A2: experience intense teacher nightmares esp the last few days of summer. Can't find the class, not prepped, late, stuck etc. #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Oct 29 @ 10:19 PM EDT
    Boom. #bcedchat
  • MsVanBalkom Oct 29 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    All the time especially if it’s a particularly immersive unit. #BCedchat
    In reply to @ChristineYH
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    Absolutely! We do this because we know families will struggle... #bcedchat
    In reply to @educatalyst_dmp
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    Nice. That would be very apropos if you taught at GlenEagle. #bcedchat
    • JKwasnicki Oct 29 @ 10:19 PM EDT
      I had to try to rescue a wounded rat that fell from an Eagle's talons once #bcedchat
      In reply to @teachermrskhan, @CraigMah
  • teachermrskhan Oct 29 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    A2 yes that’s another one, surprise that kids come to school with no food and we need to feed them😢. #bcedchat
    In reply to @Mrs_M_Salter
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    Q3 is on the way...... #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Oct 29 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    That's intense. #bcedchat
    • JKwasnicki Oct 29 @ 10:19 PM EDT
      I had to try to rescue a wounded rat that fell from an Eagle's talons once #bcedchat
      In reply to @teachermrskhan, @CraigMah
  • educatalyst_dmp Oct 29 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    #bcedchat a2c that I attend court cases for students in care or in need of support
  • MrDataGuy Oct 29 @ 10:20 PM EDT
    Funny, when I first started teaching my nightmares were about out of control kids, as I got older they turned to out of control administrators. #bcedchat
    In reply to @SheridaCharles
  • rilmcknight Oct 29 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    Never had those but I know many do #bcedchat
    In reply to @SheridaCharles
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    My NTFs (non-teacher friends) are always shocked at our roles as educators/doctors/psychologists/social workers, etc #bcedchat
    In reply to @CraigMah, @educatalyst_dmp
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    Love this! #bcedchat
  • dramaqueen4 Oct 29 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    #bcedchat A2: People are we shocked that I teach high school students. Their jaws drop at Drama teacher & find comfort in that I teach Hum
  • MariahFranzmann Oct 29 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    Hey all! Jumping in late, A2 that I can talk about teaching ANYWHERE, ANYTIME. Most people leave work at work, not me 🤗 #bcedchat
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    Q3: When you’re out with non-teacher friends, what strange questions do they ask of you? #bcedchat
  • SheridaCharles Oct 29 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    Been there! #bcedchat
    • kayakcari Oct 29 @ 10:16 PM EDT
      A2 My non-teaching friends find it strange that I often go all day without eating or going to the bathroom! #bcedchat
  • Mrs_M_Salter Oct 29 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    A2. Help sobbing parents. Phoned the ministry more times then I can count. Not had all of the answers...and that’s okay. #bcedchat
  • teachontheverge Oct 29 @ 10:21 PM EDT
    A1 #BCEdChat it’s the one time each year that I get back in a #tutu
  • HarMath Oct 29 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    #bcedchat A2: Strange, why do you want to do 3000–1478 with all that borrowing when you can do 2999–1477 with no borrowing & same answer?
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    Hi Mariah. Thanks for joining us. #bcedchat
    In reply to @MariahFranzmann
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    LOL! #bcedchat
    In reply to @MrDataGuy, @SheridaCharles
  • kjgeorge71 Oct 29 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    Q2 I get paid to sing & dance, play instruments, draw & paint, play & cook. I have fun every day! I teach SpedEd. #edt5334 #bcedchat
  • jfprovencher27 Oct 29 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    A3 Do you have a life ? #bcedchat
  • EduKateion Oct 29 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    A2: Outdoor ed has some strange topics: trapping lessons, how to dispose of waste. 💩💩💩?! #bcedchat
  • Mrs_M_Salter Oct 29 @ 10:22 PM EDT
    A3. I can barely handle one, don’t 30 kids drive you crazy? Don’t you hate it? #bcedchat
  • technolandy Oct 29 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    Found my Paperbag Principal outfit from a few years ago #bcedchat
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    A3. What else are you doing this summer? #bcedchat
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    Hello Mariah! Thanks for joining in! #bcedchat
    In reply to @MariahFranzmann
  • SheridaCharles Oct 29 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    A3: "what do you exactly do on Pro-D?" "How do you mark art?" are some examples of questions I get. #bcedchat
  • JKwasnicki Oct 29 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    That's beautiful! #bcedchat
    • kjgeorge71 Oct 29 @ 10:22 PM EDT
      Q2 I get paid to sing & dance, play instruments, draw & paint, play & cook. I have fun every day! I teach SpedEd. #edt5334 #bcedchat
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    A3: when out with NTFs I don't really get to talk about school. But always with the "I couldn't do what you do" #bcedchat
  • jfprovencher27 Oct 29 @ 10:23 PM EDT
    Work is work, you should focus on your health, activities, family and friends outside your working time #bcedchat
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    But could you do what they do? #bcedchat
    • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:23 PM EDT
      A3: when out with NTFs I don't really get to talk about school. But always with the "I couldn't do what you do" #bcedchat
  • JKwasnicki Oct 29 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    Love the crown Ian! #bcedchat
    In reply to @technolandy
  • rilmcknight Oct 29 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    that is too funny #bcedchat
    In reply to @technolandy
  • Mrs_M_Salter Oct 29 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    A3. Kids have no idea how to spell these days, you do lots of spelling tests right? 🤔 #bcedchat
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    Agreed! #bcedchat
    • jfprovencher27 Oct 29 @ 10:23 PM EDT
      Work is work, you should focus on your health, activities, family and friends outside your working time #bcedchat
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    I know what you do on Pro-D(share, learn and grow); but the marking art? I love how you use strong rubrics. #bcedchat (I couldn't teach art)
    In reply to @SheridaCharles
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    I hear this all the time! #bcedchat
    In reply to @Mrs_M_Salter
  • HarMath Oct 29 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    #bcedchat A3: "Why do you do so much for free? " "Don't you get paid for coaching or sponsoring clubs?"
  • ChristineYH Oct 29 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    A3. Hmm... @jenadelvecchio made a good point. Non-teacher friends?? As soon as you say you're a math teacher the convo stops. LOL. #bcedchat
  • kjgeorge71 Oct 29 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    Today, How to control a child with ADHD, autism, and LD while in Sunday School. I answered get the parent involved. #edt5334 #bcedchat -
  • teachermrskhan Oct 29 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    Oh my gosh I’d run screaming, a dead rat is one thing but a half alive one?!! #bcedchat
    In reply to @JKwasnicki, @CraigMah
  • jenadelvecchio Oct 29 @ 10:24 PM EDT
    Looks like it still fits. I love that feeling. #bcedchat
    In reply to @technolandy
  • bcedchat Oct 29 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    We hope you’re enjoying the chat tonight! Remember, we chat every Sunday at 7 pm PST! #bcedchat
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    Unless you talk to me, but I'm not a NTF.....(non-Teacher friends) #bcedchat
    In reply to @ChristineYH, @jenadelvecchio
  • rilmcknight Oct 29 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    Or they ask Why would you do that??? #bcedchat
    In reply to @ChristineYH, @jenadelvecchio
  • ChristineYH Oct 29 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    A3. continued... many of my non-teacher friends are school trustees... and guess what? We talk education. No questions to note. #bcedchat
  • technolandy Oct 29 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    Yep - often asked: isn’t there someone else who does that? We are the “someone else” #bcedchat
    In reply to @brynmw, @CraigMah, @educatalyst_dmp
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    Thinking we should do a #ntfchat (non-teacher friends chat....) #bcedchat
  • dramaqueen4 Oct 29 @ 10:25 PM EDT
    #bcedchat A3: “Isn’t it nice to have all those holidays and summers off?” Me: “Summer off? What is that?”
  • jfprovencher27 Oct 29 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    A3 What do you do exactly? Anybody can teach..;) #bcedchat
  • kjgeorge71 Oct 29 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    They replied - You do it everyday at school without the parents. I said 1st I can't control anyone. #bcedchat
  • educatalyst_dmp Oct 29 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    #bcedchat a3 can teachers tell how much I help my 👦👧 w/ their projects? Yes... yes we can.
  • dnembhard43 Oct 29 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    A3. Jumping in late bc of the soccer game. I always get “do you eat the students’ food?” No “How do you mark it then?” #bcedchat
  • teachermrskhan Oct 29 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    A3 oh you have your Masters degree so you can move up to being admin in highschool right? #bcedchat
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    "duties as required"...also the putting together weekly 'backpacks' for the weekend shock most of my friends. #bcedchat
    In reply to @technolandy, @CraigMah, @educatalyst_dmp
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    A3. Many NTFs w kids just entering school, ask me to critique their kids' Ts and to help provide ideas for them to do at home. #bcedchat
  • MrDataGuy Oct 29 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    I get that. When I tell people I work with classroom assessment and data in schools, and I love it.... people move away. #bcedchat
    In reply to @ChristineYH, @jenadelvecchio
  • vicki_den Oct 29 @ 10:26 PM EDT
    A3. #bcedchat What do you do with all that time off? Are you retiring soon? You're a teacher. Don't you have a big fat pension?
    In reply to @CraigMah
  • teachermrskhan Oct 29 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    A3 do you need a degree to teach kindergarten? #bcedchat
  • technolandy Oct 29 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    A3 I did like when a NTF asked if I still needed to prep because all my lessons should be ready to go by now! (Haven’t taught many units/themes the same away as needs of class is ever-changing!) #bcedchat
  • rilmcknight Oct 29 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    A3: Most common ? from NTF is "why would you want to be around teenagers all the time". #bcedchat
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    I hated that one. I did my masters to learn. Didn't even consider admin until 8 years later....#bcedchat
    In reply to @teachermrskhan
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    Haha..yes. And I say "No, I'm happy teaching for now." What's your response? #bcedchat
    In reply to @teachermrskhan
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:27 PM EDT
    Hey Denise! Welcome back to #bcedchat
    In reply to @dnembhard43
  • technolandy Oct 29 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    Being a good/active listener can be a help! #bcedchat
    In reply to @Mrs_M_Salter
  • ChristineYH Oct 29 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    A3. continued part 2. This Q is tripping me up. Who are my non-teacher friends? I just answer Qs... like any good teacher would. #bcedchat
  • HarMath Oct 29 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    #bcedchat I even did my second one after retiring. I never did move into the admin stream. I am still having fun on the front lines.
    In reply to @brynmw, @teachermrskhan
  • kjgeorge71 Oct 29 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    A3 - I'm pretty new at this. Still learning. #edt5334 #bcedchat -
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:28 PM EDT
    Nope. Too boring and predictable. Love my life. #bcedchat
    In reply to @DAliceMarsh
  • ChristineYH Oct 29 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    A3. part 4... and as my husband would say (who is a NTF)... IT NEVER STOPS. #edubabble #bcedchat
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    ..it never stops...yes! #bcedchat
    In reply to @ChristineYH
  • JKwasnicki Oct 29 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    A3- No strange Qs usually. Just Qs like, "is this normal?" or "My kid is...what should I do?" Lot's of trying to understand school #bcedchat
  • teachermrskhan Oct 29 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    Me too, that’s a shock too for some people that we actually seek out pro d just cuz we like learning... even on a weekend! #bcedchat
    In reply to @brynmw
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:29 PM EDT
    Q4 is on the way from @DAliceMarsh #bcedchat
  • educatalyst_dmp Oct 29 @ 10:30 PM EDT
    Omg! So true!!! #burnthefile cabinet! #bcedchat
    • technolandy Oct 29 @ 10:27 PM EDT
      A3 I did like when a NTF asked if I still needed to prep because all my lessons should be ready to go by now! (Haven’t taught many units/themes the same away as needs of class is ever-changing!) #bcedchat
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:30 PM EDT
    But we don't want it to stop. It helps drive us forward to do better and better. #bcedchat
    In reply to @CraigMah, @ChristineYH
  • ChristineYH Oct 29 @ 10:30 PM EDT
    Bingo. I love assessment and data analysis too. We must become friends Jim!!! #bcedchat
    • MrDataGuy Oct 29 @ 10:26 PM EDT
      I get that. When I tell people I work with classroom assessment and data in schools, and I love it.... people move away. #bcedchat
      In reply to @ChristineYH, @jenadelvecchio
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:30 PM EDT
    Q4: For you, what’s the strangest follow on to this sentence: “You wouldn’t believe what happened at school today! I ____” #bcedchat
  • MariahFranzmann Oct 29 @ 10:30 PM EDT
    A3: "You must be such a patient person!" Truth is, I don't know if I am, but I practice every day #bcedchat
  • technolandy Oct 29 @ 10:31 PM EDT
    Yeah - I’ve never been good when some say “no shop talk tonight” love talkin bout educashun! #bcedchat
    In reply to @MrDataGuy, @ChristineYH, @jenadelvecchio
  • kjgeorge71 Oct 29 @ 10:31 PM EDT
    We learned about Stellaluna, Bones & Muscles, and this week Pumpkins. So, we're doing Halloween in a round-about-way. #edt5334 #bcedchat -
  • HarMath Oct 29 @ 10:31 PM EDT
    #bcedchat A4: As a teacher, I learned so much today from my students!
    • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:30 PM EDT
      Q4: For you, what’s the strangest follow on to this sentence: “You wouldn’t believe what happened at school today! I ____” #bcedchat
  • jfprovencher27 Oct 29 @ 10:31 PM EDT
    I farted in front of the kids #bcedchat
  • MrDataGuy Oct 29 @ 10:31 PM EDT
    There are a few of us out there and Canada is well represented. #bcedchat
    In reply to @ChristineYH
  • ChristineYH Oct 29 @ 10:32 PM EDT
    A4. You wouldn't believe what happened at school today. I "talked more about education, teaching, and learning." #iamsoboring #bcedchat
    • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:30 PM EDT
      Q4: For you, what’s the strangest follow on to this sentence: “You wouldn’t believe what happened at school today! I ____” #bcedchat
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:32 PM EDT
    Appreciate your creative way to tap into the Ss interest at this time of year! Well done Kayla! #bcedchat
    In reply to @kjgeorge71
  • SheridaCharles Oct 29 @ 10:32 PM EDT
    A4: ...found three bullet holes in a window and exterior wall of my classroom. #bcedchat
  • kayakcari Oct 29 @ 10:32 PM EDT
    Q4 Hah! There’s a different strange way to complete that sentence almost every day! #bcedchat
  • kjgeorge71 Oct 29 @ 10:32 PM EDT
    I have the Spookley Book & the Big Pumpkin book. We're carving pumpkins & roasting the seeds. #edt5334 #bcedchat
  • dramaqueen4 Oct 29 @ 10:32 PM EDT
    #bcedchat A4: Hard one. I teach drama. Lots of entertaining crazy learning.
  • jenadelvecchio Oct 29 @ 10:32 PM EDT
    A4: I got attacked by a crow #bcedchat
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:32 PM EDT
    Oh no. #bcedchat
    In reply to @jfprovencher27
  • ChristineYH Oct 29 @ 10:33 PM EDT
    Still. #bcedchat #likeminded
    • HarMath Oct 29 @ 10:32 PM EDT
      We're thinking alike . . . again. . . or is it still?
      In reply to @ChristineYH
  • vicki_den Oct 29 @ 10:33 PM EDT
    #bcedchat 🤣🤣🤣
    In reply to @jfprovencher27
  • javafest Oct 29 @ 10:33 PM EDT
    A2: Both TFs & NTFs find my story of finding a line of pee across of a student's keyboard pretty strange. #bcedchat
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:33 PM EDT
    It's a multiple choice question! Can you share one? #bcedchat
    In reply to @kayakcari
  • jfprovencher27 Oct 29 @ 10:33 PM EDT
    A4 ..... i'm done with my report cards #bcedchat
  • teachermrskhan Oct 29 @ 10:33 PM EDT
    A4 I picked up a child’s glass eye off the floor and popped it back into place!! Then realized I should have washed it. #bcedchat
  • kjgeorge71 Oct 29 @ 10:34 PM EDT
    Q4 A skunk got in our hallway. A coach kept throwing a desk at it until it went back outside. Luckily it didn't spray. #edt5334 #bcedchat
  • educatalyst_dmp Oct 29 @ 10:34 PM EDT
    #bcedchat a4 a kid used an axe on my door. Or how about there was a fire and the custodian shoved a kindy in the vent to put it out!🤤😲
  • HarMath Oct 29 @ 10:34 PM EDT
    #bcedchat LOL! I had 5 one year. Even the clock had a shrapnel wound. My portable was less than 200 m from a community police station!
  • dnembhard43 Oct 29 @ 10:34 PM EDT
    A4. The middle school student who was so excited to finish his boxer shorts he dropped trou in class to try them on. #bcedchat
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:34 PM EDT
    Need to hear more? A crow? #bcedchat
    In reply to @jenadelvecchio
  • kjgeorge71 Oct 29 @ 10:34 PM EDT
    A4 One student lost a tooth. Another tried to put it in their mouth. #edt5334 #bcedchat -
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:34 PM EDT
    A4. "I locked myself out on the balcony. I had to phone to be rescued." #bcedchat
  • dramaqueen4 Oct 29 @ 10:34 PM EDT
    #bcedchat I got trapped on our elevator once. I also got to teach my son - that was entertaining 😂
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  • JKwasnicki Oct 29 @ 10:35 PM EDT
    A4...I had to get a ladder to help 2 Ss off the EP bin. Their reason? 'It was the best place to talk to everyone about safety." #bcedchat
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:35 PM EDT
    A4: ...escorted a bear off of school grounds with my truck. #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Oct 29 @ 10:35 PM EDT
    That's a good one. #bcedchat
    • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:34 PM EDT
      A4. "I locked myself out on the balcony. I had to phone to be rescued." #bcedchat
  • HarMath Oct 29 @ 10:35 PM EDT
    #bcedchat I'd rather say, "I'm done with report cards!"
  • educatalyst_dmp Oct 29 @ 10:35 PM EDT
    #bcedchat a4b this past Friday a northern student sent me this. She wasn't kidding... #storms
  • teachermrskhan Oct 29 @ 10:36 PM EDT
    A4 these are hysterical!!😂 #bcedchat
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:36 PM EDT
    I'm not sure if he'll ever forget that! #bcedchat
    In reply to @dnembhard43
  • jfprovencher27 Oct 29 @ 10:36 PM EDT
    A4...... an admin actually took the time to talk to me about pedagogy... sorry i had to say this #bcedchat
  • vicki_den Oct 29 @ 10:36 PM EDT
    #bcedchat A4. I burned a hole in the carpet with industrial strength cleaner. I thought it was the green stuff that absorbs kid barf. 😂 oops
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:36 PM EDT
    I hate loose teeth. The students always come up and wiggle the teeth....stop it. It's worse than the constant hugging. #bcedchat
    In reply to @kjgeorge71
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:37 PM EDT
    They let you use that kind of stuff on your own? Honest mistake I say. #bcedchat
    In reply to @vicki_den
  • HarMath Oct 29 @ 10:37 PM EDT
    #bcedchat Did the bear ride shotgun?
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:37 PM EDT
    ...yuck...#bcedchat
    In reply to @vicki_den
  • ChristineYH Oct 29 @ 10:37 PM EDT
    I love you Jann!!! You know that already. TY. xoxo #bcedchat
    • JKwasnicki Oct 29 @ 10:36 PM EDT
      Love the first hashtag! I don't think you're boring
      In reply to @ChristineYH
  • technolandy Oct 29 @ 10:37 PM EDT
    A4 ...one of my kindy girls shared that the haunted house that the older kids put together scared the poop out of her! Not connected to the Q I asked but obviously on her mind! #bcedchat
  • dramaqueen4 Oct 29 @ 10:37 PM EDT
    #bcedchat tonight
  • rilmcknight Oct 29 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    A4: I set off all the fire alarms in the school during an electricity circuit making event. #bcedchat
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    Glad you're having fun! #bcedchat
  • technolandy Oct 29 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    A4 so many to choose from that shouldn’t be put in ink (blue ink.....because my penis blue) #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Oct 29 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    Agreed. It pisses me off. LOL. #multitalented #bcedchat
    In reply to @rilmcknight, @RosePillay1
  • MariahFranzmann Oct 29 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    A4: had a student call me Mom and not even realize it 🙃😄 #bcedchat
  • teachermrskhan Oct 29 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    A4 I put a severely I injured bird in the garbage then told the kindies who saw the bird that I took it to the animal hospital. #bcedchat
  • jenadelvecchio Oct 29 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    ...got too close, imprinted my face and kept chasing me. Pegged me off, i face planted. Full audience. #bcedchat
    In reply to @CraigMah
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    Awesome.I hope that it became regular. love chatting pedagogy and student learning. I know some admin have jobs that prevent this. #bcedchat
    In reply to @jfprovencher27
  • vicki_den Oct 29 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    #bcedchat whoa!
    In reply to @CraigMah
  • EduKateion Oct 29 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    Q4: I taught kids how to 💩in the woods?! #bcedchat
  • rilmcknight Oct 29 @ 10:38 PM EDT
    been there and done that. Also elk #bcedchat
    In reply to @CraigMah
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    Eek. That's scary. #bcedchat
    In reply to @EduKateion
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    Q5 on the way! #bcedchat
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    That was my last Saturday (yesterday) with the #CSELP and SFU symposium on dialogue. #bcedchat #lovelearning
    In reply to @teachermrskhan
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    Q5: What are some misconceptions your non-teacher friends have about educators that you find strange? #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Oct 29 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    Teacher friend. #bcedchat It seems I don't have many non-edu friends. this is alarming.
    In reply to @jfprovencher27
  • YVR_P Oct 29 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    A1 We do a thing called Historical Halloween-each kid gives a speech as a char from history. This year is BC. I'm Amor De Cosmos. #bcedchat
  • JKwasnicki Oct 29 @ 10:39 PM EDT
    OMG A4 answers are making me LOL! Hard to be subtle about tweeting w my hubbie giving me strange looks #bcedchat
  • EduKateion Oct 29 @ 10:40 PM EDT
    A4: I was interrupted mid-lesson by a bear! 🐻 #bcedchat
  • HarMath Oct 29 @ 10:40 PM EDT
    #bcedchat Strange, a student called me that one day too!
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:40 PM EDT
    Totally enjoying this chat everyone! So fun! #bcedchat
  • kjgeorge71 Oct 29 @ 10:40 PM EDT
    One night before school started, I worked really late. Janitors didn't know I was there, set the alarm. I set it off. :0/ #edt5334 #bcedchat
    In reply to @rilmcknight
  • jfprovencher27 Oct 29 @ 10:41 PM EDT
    A5 NTF to me what is the meaning a misconception #bcedchat
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:41 PM EDT
    Thanks Stephen! Appreciate you joining #bcedchat tonight!
    In reply to @YVR_P
  • vicki_den Oct 29 @ 10:41 PM EDT
    #bcedchat No daytime janitor back in the 80s. Ran upstairs to janitorial closet and grabbed wrong container. Kids wr berserk. Gr 2. #rookie
    In reply to @DAliceMarsh
  • SheridaCharles Oct 29 @ 10:41 PM EDT
    Q5: That our hours are short because classes are out at 3. That we have it all figured out by now so job must be easy. #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Oct 29 @ 10:41 PM EDT
    A5. We have no interests outside of education. May be true, but... #bcedchat I curl... but I think about systems, leadership & learning.
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:41 PM EDT
    A5. That the work day ends at the last bell of the day. #bcedchat
  • HarMath Oct 29 @ 10:41 PM EDT
    #bcedchat A5: Let's see how many of us say, "Nice to have a 9 to 3 job with so many holidays!"
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:41 PM EDT
    Those bears are tricky! #bcedchat
    In reply to @EduKateion
  • kjgeorge71 Oct 29 @ 10:41 PM EDT
    A5 That I have lots of free time. I have none. I'm overworked and underpaid. #edt5334 #bcedchat -
  • rilmcknight Oct 29 @ 10:41 PM EDT
    Thats better than in the middle of the day in a Manitoba winter and evacuating the whole school. Oops. #bcedchat
    In reply to @kjgeorge71
  • teachermrskhan Oct 29 @ 10:42 PM EDT
    A5 that you don’t need to have been a teacher to be an administrator... actually I know some teachers who thought this! #bcedchat
  • JKwasnicki Oct 29 @ 10:42 PM EDT
    @bcedchat you should seriously consider turning this chat into a book for Ts! It's the funniest thing I've seen in a while #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Oct 29 @ 10:42 PM EDT
    That is aggravating. #bcedchat
    • HarMath Oct 29 @ 10:41 PM EDT
      #bcedchat A5: Let's see how many of us say, "Nice to have a 9 to 3 job with so many holidays!"
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:42 PM EDT
    Definitely a misconception by many. #bcedchat
  • MariahFranzmann Oct 29 @ 10:42 PM EDT
    A5: it is nearly impossible to have a conversation with a NTF where "but it must be nice to have summer off" doesn't come up...#bcedchat
  • educatalyst_dmp Oct 29 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    #bcedchat a5 that i need advance notice for get togethers so I don't sign up for events
  • dramaqueen4 Oct 29 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    #bcedchat A5: Do I have non-teacher friends? Do my parents count? Oh dang...Dad’s a retired teacher....
  • kjgeorge71 Oct 29 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    That SpEd is my life. I teach SpEd. I have a Spec Needs son. I must want to teach it at church & on spare time, too. #edt5334 #bcedchat
  • technolandy Oct 29 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    A5 when Qs by NTF about why math is so different than when “we” did it, I ask: so math was your favourite subject? Usually get looks of disgust...which I why we do it different! #bcedchat
  • rilmcknight Oct 29 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    ok so now I don't have to answer #bcedchat
    In reply to @HarMath
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    So.....mom counts? #bcedchat
    In reply to @dramaqueen4
  • jfprovencher27 Oct 29 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    A7 You actually love your job .... #bcedchat
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:43 PM EDT
    That's scary, that Ts don't even recognize this. #bcedchat
    In reply to @teachermrskhan
  • Mrs_M_Salter Oct 29 @ 10:44 PM EDT
    A5. That we know everything about every topic. OR they could totally teach, because it’s not that hard/hours are awesome. 😆 #bcedchat
  • teachermrskhan Oct 29 @ 10:44 PM EDT
    #bcedchat
    In reply to @HarMath
  • technolandy Oct 29 @ 10:44 PM EDT
    “Back in the 80s” was the last time I saw a daytime janitor.... #bcedchat
    In reply to @vicki_den, @DAliceMarsh
  • vicki_den Oct 29 @ 10:44 PM EDT
    #bcedchat A4. We also had these machines called spirit masters. I accidentally poured rubber cement in it. Now buy a photocopier! #1988 🤣
  • JKwasnicki Oct 29 @ 10:44 PM EDT
    A5 That we work 9-3 HAHAHA #LikeNever #bcedchat
  • kjgeorge71 Oct 29 @ 10:44 PM EDT
    I passed out plastic bats with the Stellaluna lesson. I had to tell a S to stop licking the bat. #edt5334 #bcedchat
  • bcedchat Oct 29 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    Don’t forget to use the #bcedchat hashtag throughout the week to keep the conversation going!
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    Q6 is on the way! #bcedchat
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    Forget about daytime janitors in the 80s? What's a janitor - period? #bcedchat
    • technolandy Oct 29 @ 10:44 PM EDT
      “Back in the 80s” was the last time I saw a daytime janitor.... #bcedchat
      In reply to @vicki_den, @DAliceMarsh
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    But, when I became an administrator all my teaching experience was 'discounted' by teachers. Further from teachin less credible. #bcedchat
    In reply to @DAliceMarsh, @teachermrskhan
  • ChristineYH Oct 29 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    This makes me giggle. #bcedchat
    • kjgeorge71 Oct 29 @ 10:44 PM EDT
      I passed out plastic bats with the Stellaluna lesson. I had to tell a S to stop licking the bat. #edt5334 #bcedchat
  • MariahFranzmann Oct 29 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    Followup A5: that an occasional vent about my job means I hate my job. I LOVE teaching, but it can be tough... #bcedchat
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    Q6: What is the strangest/scariest story you’ve heard from a colleague? And that you've let a huge sigh knowing it wasn't you. #bcedchat
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:45 PM EDT
    Welcome her to the club of caring! #bcedchat
    In reply to @dramaqueen4
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:46 PM EDT
    and you need a trustworthy network to share those vents. Healthy to get it out in safe environment. #bcedchat
    In reply to @MariahFranzmann
  • vicki_den Oct 29 @ 10:46 PM EDT
    Kids can be so funny but they can also be gross. #bcedchat
    In reply to @kjgeorge71
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:46 PM EDT
    Which is sad in itself. #bcedchat
    In reply to @brynmw, @teachermrskhan
  • HarMath Oct 29 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    #bcedchat A6: They are all too long to tweet but most involve assessment misuse/abuse
  • ChristineYH Oct 29 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    A6. Have I become completely numb to "scary teacher stories"? I'm stumped. Is strange the new normal??? Need to think about this. #bcedchat
    • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:45 PM EDT
      Q6: What is the strangest/scariest story you’ve heard from a colleague? And that you've let a huge sigh knowing it wasn't you. #bcedchat
  • lizbellteacher Oct 29 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    Hi all! Liz from sd43 jumping in late! Smiling at all the wacky stories as I catch up with #bcedchat
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    Welcome Liz! #bcedchat
    In reply to @lizbellteacher
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    A6: strangest thing I've heard: T dissecting eyeballs and student collapses with 'hysterical blindness" #bcedchat
  • MariahFranzmann Oct 29 @ 10:47 PM EDT
    Agreed! I am lucky to have a great support network 😊 #bcedchat
    In reply to @CraigMah
  • kjgeorge71 Oct 29 @ 10:48 PM EDT
    A6 - Sad - They don't like their job. #bcedchat
  • SheridaCharles Oct 29 @ 10:48 PM EDT
    A6: a colleague confiscated a cellphone and it went missing from her desk. Parents confronted and gave her hard time. #bcedchat
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:48 PM EDT
    Was my mother. When I did the eyeball lesson, I was concentrating so much, that when I cut the eye, it squirted into my mouth. #bcedchat
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:48 PM EDT
    Horrible. Some may "forget" a little or lose themselves to "politics" of reaching SA, Id still recognize they put in the time. #bcedchat
    In reply to @teachermrskhan
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:48 PM EDT
    Great idea!!!!! I'm thoroughly enjoying reading the tweets! #bcedchat
    In reply to @JKwasnicki, @bcedchat
  • technolandy Oct 29 @ 10:49 PM EDT
    A6 Heard from a colleague that some teacher walked by and threw candy into her classroom..... #bcedchat
  • HarMath Oct 29 @ 10:49 PM EDT
    #bcedchat A6 reminded me of S.T. showing science video without previewing. Had principal, FA, SA in room for the full frontal nudity
    • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:47 PM EDT
      A6: strangest thing I've heard: T dissecting eyeballs and student collapses with 'hysterical blindness" #bcedchat
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:49 PM EDT
    Best 'joke':I brought in hard boiled egg during eyeball dissection, and bit it in front of class. They clapped, after going 'ewww' #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Oct 29 @ 10:49 PM EDT
    A6. My friend has "runners" in her class... meaning, Ss who run & take off from class. Never happened to me, but it's not strange. #bcedchat
  • jfprovencher27 Oct 29 @ 10:49 PM EDT
    A6 an assessment done on a child and its the wrong child in the family. #bcedchat
  • vicki_den Oct 29 @ 10:49 PM EDT
    #bcedchat I had a principal spying on me through classroom window by pretending to take something to the dumpster. Weird!
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:49 PM EDT
    That's bad. A worse fear of mine. They get locked up in the office now. #bcedchat
    In reply to @SheridaCharles
  • kjgeorge71 Oct 29 @ 10:49 PM EDT
    Last year I had Elf on Shelf in my classroom. A S from other class would come in every day. He wrote letter to elf. #edt5334 #bcedchat
  • dnembhard43 Oct 29 @ 10:49 PM EDT
    A6. A student fainting from the birthing video #bcedchat
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    Please bookmark our homepage to keep up to date on #bcedchat info, archives, and topic suggestions https://t.co/crmN0EAVlG
  • technolandy Oct 29 @ 10:50 PM EDT
    Actually had a colleague say: if I hated my job as much as you do, I’d change what I do #bcedchat
    In reply to @kjgeorge71
  • teachermrskhan Oct 29 @ 10:50 PM EDT
    A6 every time I attend a critical incident workshop I’m so glad I am not in a true story scenario of what NOT to do! #bcedchat
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:50 PM EDT
    A6: Fellow principal had car broken into and school laptop and school keys stolen. #bcedchat #nightmare
  • vicki_den Oct 29 @ 10:50 PM EDT
    #bcedchat GROSS!
    In reply to @brynmw
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:50 PM EDT
    Really?! #bcedchat
    In reply to @technolandy, @kjgeorge71
  • ChristineYH Oct 29 @ 10:50 PM EDT
    A6. continued. OK. I just thought of something that I thought was strange. Biology Ts bringing in roadkill to dissect in class. #bcedchat
  • technolandy Oct 29 @ 10:51 PM EDT
    Early rule: preview video. Newer rule - download the YouTube clip to avoid “interesting ad/pop ups” #bcedchat
    In reply to @HarMath
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:51 PM EDT
    Q7 is on the way! #bcedchat
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:51 PM EDT
    Ha! I showed clan of the cave bear in IB biology. Forgot rape scene. Did a quick oh look over here to stop it. #bcedchat
    In reply to @HarMath
  • rilmcknight Oct 29 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    I used to eat ramen noodles during frog cavity dissections... Too funny to see Ss faces of shock #Bcedchat
    In reply to @brynmw
  • vicki_den Oct 29 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    #bcedchat
    In reply to @ChristineYH
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    Q7: Sometimes teachers are detectives! Share a story when you had to investigate something strange in your class! #bcedchat
  • kjgeorge71 Oct 29 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    To give to Santa asking for elf for home. Santa had to shop all over and delivered to his home. I was one broke teacher. #edt5334 #bcedchat
  • jenadelvecchio Oct 29 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    A6: TR through folklore sharing told legend of Santa to upper intermediate class, Stud told parents no Santa--upset. Parent went...#bcedchat
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    And preview 'closed captioning' as I had a teacher where garbage bins was translated into something worse....#bcedchat
    In reply to @technolandy, @HarMath
  • tracyacramer Oct 29 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    Not sure if strange is the right word 🤢#BCEdChat
    In reply to @ChristineYH
  • MorozJennifer Oct 29 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    A6: took a juice box from a st but accidentally squeezed it with straw facing him and he had to change #bcedchat
  • technolandy Oct 29 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    Loved working with that teacher. No filter for peers, but amazing with students! #bcedchat
    In reply to @DAliceMarsh, @kjgeorge71
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    Made me remember...a horror moment of mine. Finding 3 piglets in a box that was left behind. It was leaking and smelt rancid. #bcedchat
    • ChristineYH Oct 29 @ 10:50 PM EDT
      A6. continued. OK. I just thought of something that I thought was strange. Biology Ts bringing in roadkill to dissect in class. #bcedchat
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    I must. must. must do this. #bcedchat
    In reply to @rilmcknight
  • teachermrskhan Oct 29 @ 10:52 PM EDT
    A6 I have never sent a reply all accidentally. I hope I never do! That scares me! #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Oct 29 @ 10:53 PM EDT
    A7. OMG. I'm realizing after tonight's #bcedchat that I might need therapy. Did I even notice? Meaning, part of my work. #normal #bcedchat
    • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:52 PM EDT
      Q7: Sometimes teachers are detectives! Share a story when you had to investigate something strange in your class! #bcedchat
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:53 PM EDT
    I'm sure there are lots of nightmare stories with showing unpreviewed vids to classes. #bcedchat
    In reply to @brynmw, @technolandy, @HarMath
  • jenadelvecchio Oct 29 @ 10:53 PM EDT
    cont...on local radio show and they broadcast story of teacher who shattered child's belief in santa --scary! #bcedchat
  • SheridaCharles Oct 29 @ 10:53 PM EDT
    A7: a student had their phone taken during class. I had to sleuth out who might have done it. This was unpleasant. #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Oct 29 @ 10:54 PM EDT
    Hey @tracyacramer ... we're co-modding #bcedchat next week. Get your questions ready!!! #takingtheleap
    In reply to @tracyacramer, @tracyacramer
  • educatalyst_dmp Oct 29 @ 10:54 PM EDT
    I had the local pastor come pray outside my window when he found out i was teaching sex ed. That was weird. #bcedchat
    In reply to @vicki_den
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:54 PM EDT
    That is one of my fears. Destroying childhood beliefs accidentally. #bcedchat
    In reply to @jenadelvecchio
  • HarMath Oct 29 @ 10:54 PM EDT
    #bcedchat The voices have been telling me that for years. Good thing I'm a poor listener.
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:54 PM EDT
    A7. Unfortunately..."who's that smell coming from." Interpret how you wish. #bcedchat
  • lizbellteacher Oct 29 @ 10:54 PM EDT
    Did this last year for the 1st time - to the whole staff. Then everyone got the "this message is being recalled" message 4 times! #bcedchat
    • teachermrskhan Oct 29 @ 10:52 PM EDT
      A6 I have never sent a reply all accidentally. I hope I never do! That scares me! #bcedchat
  • Mrs_M_Salter Oct 29 @ 10:54 PM EDT
    A7. I often lose my tea around the school. The kids help find it because they know a caffeinated teacher is a happy teacher. 😂#bcedchat
  • kjgeorge71 Oct 29 @ 10:54 PM EDT
    A7 Asked S which Granny he was visiting on weekend. Said left one. Further questioning he turned left to go to her house #edt5334 #bcedchat
  • technolandy Oct 29 @ 10:54 PM EDT
    A7 I may have sent students “investigating” for a missing pet rat by crawling on hands and knees into a classroom of a teacher who hated rodents.... #bcedchat
  • bcedchat Oct 29 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    Follow the people you have met in this chat - you will find they are the resource. #bcedchat
  • SheridaCharles Oct 29 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    A7: A student mask disappeared from a locked display cabinet. Student was crushed and mask never found! #bcedchat
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    Those are the worst. I hope you had support from admin when asked. #bcedchat
    In reply to @SheridaCharles
  • ChristineYH Oct 29 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    Gross. #bcedchat #notalifescienceteacher
    • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:52 PM EDT
      Made me remember...a horror moment of mine. Finding 3 piglets in a box that was left behind. It was leaking and smelt rancid. #bcedchat
      • ChristineYH Oct 29 @ 10:50 PM EDT
        A6. continued. OK. I just thought of something that I thought was strange. Biology Ts bringing in roadkill to dissect in class. #bcedchat
  • rilmcknight Oct 29 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    That is not strange. Its science or diner and clothing if you are a redneck.. #bcedchat
    In reply to @ChristineYH
  • MariahFranzmann Oct 29 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    A7: I mean... All the crazy smells.. #bcedchat
  • teachermrskhan Oct 29 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    A7 we planted sunflower seeds & after lunch there’d always be a mess of dirt. Took me forever to realize it was nice and not kids! #bcedchat
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    I love the road kill dissection part. #bcedchat #BioTandMathTRocks
    In reply to @rilmcknight, @ChristineYH
  • vicki_den Oct 29 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    #bcedchat A7. SpEd laptop missing. Principal checked sign in book. Called last parent at school. Wife said he was at pawn shop. #busted
  • kjgeorge71 Oct 29 @ 10:55 PM EDT
    A7 Asked S his favorite song. He said 222. Looked on internet. Couldn't find. Asked parent - Church Hymnal Song #. #edt5334 #bcedchat
  • bcedchat Oct 29 @ 10:56 PM EDT
    We need your topic suggestions! Please suggest a topic for a future #bcedchat here: https://t.co/gT195rFYKt
  • HarMath Oct 29 @ 10:56 PM EDT
    #bcedchat A6: How about when Gr. 10 twins ask S.T. if she was from ___ ? "Yes? You sky-dived nude with our cousin!"
    • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:53 PM EDT
      I'm sure there are lots of nightmare stories with showing unpreviewed vids to classes. #bcedchat
      In reply to @brynmw, @technolandy, @HarMath
  • jfprovencher27 Oct 29 @ 10:56 PM EDT
    A7... Sending a unrelated material to a teacher to a teacher, make another teacher sign the card, not telling until the endyear. #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Oct 29 @ 10:56 PM EDT
    I second that. LOL. #bcedchat
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:56 PM EDT
    They were years old. Estimated to have been ordered 8 years before I got there.. I didn't go through anything for a couple more. #bcedchat
    In reply to @ChristineYH
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:56 PM EDT
    Oops. At least it wasn't an inappropriate song..> #bcedchat
    In reply to @kjgeorge71
  • ChristineYH Oct 29 @ 10:56 PM EDT
    I'm not sure... #yikes #bcedchat
  • teachermrskhan Oct 29 @ 10:56 PM EDT
    Oops MICE.#bcedchat
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:57 PM EDT
    Q8: Campfire story time! Share an unusual/unexplained/paranormal event that you (or someone close to you) experienced. #bcedchat
  • vicki_den Oct 29 @ 10:57 PM EDT
    #bcedchat
    In reply to @educatalyst_dmp
  • kjgeorge71 Oct 29 @ 10:57 PM EDT
    Funny-Trying to teach S how to read. Strong-willed-didn't want to. Dad a preacher. How are you going to read your Bible? #edt5334 #bcedchat
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:57 PM EDT
    A7: Ss brings pet rat was stepped on in class. ..someone might have drawn a chalk outline in shape of rat on carpet. #bcedchat
    In reply to @technolandy
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:57 PM EDT
    I've found worse in a biology backroom. but sworn to secrecy, until a live F2F #bcedchat or #edcampBC
    In reply to @DAliceMarsh, @ChristineYH
  • bcedchat Oct 29 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    Thank you for joining #bcedchat tonight! Happy Halloween!
  • kjgeorge71 Oct 29 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    He replied, I'm going to be a church goer not a Bible reader. #edt5334 #bcedchat
  • HarMath Oct 29 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    #bcedchat For me, it was 'where is the stench coming from?' For Ss heading for medicine swore off forensics when I found the decomposing rat
    • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:54 PM EDT
      A7. Unfortunately..."who's that smell coming from." Interpret how you wish. #bcedchat
  • tracyacramer Oct 29 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    A8 I worked at the hotel Vancouver for years and on the rocky mountaineer before teaching soooo many stories not enough room #bcedchat
  • CraigMah - Moderator Oct 29 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    Last Q of the night! #bcedchat
    • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:57 PM EDT
      Q8: Campfire story time! Share an unusual/unexplained/paranormal event that you (or someone close to you) experienced. #bcedchat
  • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    Hmm...I'll do my best to remember this. #bcedchat
    In reply to @brynmw, @ChristineYH
  • SheridaCharles Oct 29 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    A7: i came to work one day and found the name of an acquaintance written on the blackboard...huh?Turns out she taught night school #bcedchat
  • bcedchat Oct 29 @ 10:58 PM EDT
    Great chat everyone! Last Q of the night! #bcedchat
    • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:57 PM EDT
      Q8: Campfire story time! Share an unusual/unexplained/paranormal event that you (or someone close to you) experienced. #bcedchat
  • ChristineYH Oct 29 @ 10:59 PM EDT
    A8. What is wrong with me tonight. Must have repressed my past life... It never surprised me or surprised me but denial sets in. #bcedchat
    • DAliceMarsh Oct 29 @ 10:57 PM EDT
      Q8: Campfire story time! Share an unusual/unexplained/paranormal event that you (or someone close to you) experienced. #bcedchat
  • jfprovencher27 Oct 29 @ 10:59 PM EDT
    A8 parents who come and thank you for your wonderful work, praise you, and help you with resources to make it better #bcedchat
  • JKwasnicki Oct 29 @ 10:59 PM EDT
    A8-pt1 Late night staying @ my mum's house while she was in hospital I heard my sister flush the toilet upstairs. #bcedchat
  • brynmw Oct 29 @ 10:59 PM EDT
    Thank you @CraigMah and @DAliceMarsh for a great chat. Scary. #bcedchat