Coming to Vancouver for #AAS2026? If travelling light, I highly recommend taking the Skytrain directly from YVR airport to conference site (and nearby hotels). Only $10 CAD, clean, comfortable. Takes only 30 mins and way cheaper than taxi or Uber. 2 zone fare, get off at last stop, 5 min walk.

As a teacher we expect support and empathy from our administrators. Most admin I have worked with try their best to support. From time to time we can reciprocate too. Sometimes we have no idea the problems that they have to deal with beyond our classroom. They are humans too.

On this International Women's Day celebrate the achievements of Mary "Bonnie" Baker, an all-star catcher in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and a pioneer for women in sports.

Planning an "Amazing Race Asia" individual project for my Asian Studies 12 class. 3+ different Asia regions, 5+ cities, 2 checkpoints per city. Students need to research and describe the historical and/or cultural significance of each checkpoint. Let's see how it goes. #AsianStudies

20 Mar 10am EASTERN Dr. #KimJungwon "Governing #Justice: Legal Interpretation and Judicial Practice in #Chosŏn #Korea" #PremodernHistory #KoreanHistory #LegalHistory register for zoom: www.eventbrite.com/e/premodern-...

Ahead of #AAS2026, we have a Vancouver local in the AAS Member Spotlight! Vincent Chan teaches secondary school in British Columbia and looks forward to meeting other members at the Annual Conference next week. https://bit.ly/AAS-Chan

Less than two weeks away from #AAS2026. Very excited to attend this conference for the first time, and checking out the schedule of sessions as we speak.

A pleasure to present at my school district's Professional Development Day. Great to share and learn from my colleagues at the same time.

Thank you Buck for everything you have contributed to the Blue Jays organization. It has been a privilege watching and listening to your broadcasts since my childhood days.

Most people remember Buck Martinez the player on this remarkable double play. That was my first year following baseball. Still cannot believe how the return throw from George Bell just magically bounced into his glove right before the runner arrived. Thank you for everything Buck! #BlueJays

A Tale of Three Brothers. So glad to attend in-person for the legendary UBC Korean History and Civilization Professor Dr. Don Baker's Capstone lecture. Thanks for all you have contributed to the field through all these years. #AsianStudies

Registered and excited to attend my first AAS Conference in my hometown. Look forward to making new connections. #AAS2026

12 Feb 6:30 eastern Dr. #JeongAreum #정아름 is brilliant. This #booktalk discusses #Kpop #fandom and is STRONGLY recommended. #koreasociety info and zoom reg: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Tired of losing your class’s attention mid-lecture? 💤 Break things up with research-backed strategies that help teachers keep students engaged and learning! #EduSky

HS teachers... I caught S cheating on a test (looked at notes on his phone) and took away his test right away. What would you do? Chance to re-write? If so, any conditions? I feel there should be consequence, but 0 would significantly affect grade (15%) for a senior with implications for uni apps.

Thinking about how to contribute more to workplace culture in new year. If you walk down the hall at your school/university and your colleague makes no attempt at eye contact, do you still say hi or keep walking? Would you attempt to make conversation with a unfamiliar colleague at the copier?

Happy New Year everyone! Wishes for 2026 - Be healthy and happy (after three hospital stays in 2025) Professional goals - Be impactful with my work and contribute to positive workplace culture Personal goals - Build muscle (lost 20 lbs in hospital) and do what I enjoy doing (life is too short)

Vancouver sports fans out there, who misses Yulin' with the Page? theprovince.com/sports/hocke...

Taking a moment here to remember the courageous Canadian soldiers who fought and sacrificed at Battle of Hong Kong, which ended on Christmas Day 1941. www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembran...

All registered and excited to attend #AAS2026 Conference in my own backyard next March. Looking forward to connect with Asian Studies scholars and happy to give dining recommendations in Vancouver! @asianstudies.org

November is a busy and stressful time for educators. I lost 12 pounds due to illness last month. Catching up with work and trying to gain strength to get back into better shape. #fitness

Excited to start another school year!

My school will be moving start time to 8:00 am this year. Will be a huge challenge for my gr. 11/12 class. Looking for suggestions on strategies to get students present, on time, and ready to learn in class. Don't want to use losing marks as leverage (my students' suggested when surveyed in June).

Wrote more here about why this mindset matters a lot to me—and also why it can be really hard with that expectation of "100% culture" rife across education right now thebrokencopier.substack.com/p/when-a-stu...

What I wrote yesterday. Blown save Hoffman. #BlueJays

You know that you are still not in full summer break mode when... you see a DHL truck and tell the person beside you it's the UDL truck. #teacherlife

Summer teaching all done. See you in six weeks! 😎😎

Asian Studies scholars and teachers, do you know if there are any free online Intro to Asia textbooks for senior high (or first year university) out there? #AsianStudies

My students have successfully completed their AP Psychology exam today. Very grateful we made it through the new curriculum and the technology worked out for us today. Proud of the students and myself for all the effort we have put into the course this year. Going to enjoy my long weekend now!

Getting a perm for the spring

To take a quote from Mark Carney, I think this would describe the Canucks' message to Elias Pettersson this summer: "Look inside yourself Petey." #canucks

Had a really good experience with this last week, so I wanted to detail each step of the lesson (spoiler: we spent nearly an hour doing "stuff" before students got their actual feedback!) thebrokencopier.substack.com/p/before-you...

“Like many teachers, I sometimes notice my unease growing as I read a piece of student work. Word by word my suspicion builds, and then all at once I understand. This is an AI–generated text and not something my student actually wrote. Now what do I do?” Read more from @jen.litandtech.com 👇 #EduSky

As an educator, when is using AI ethically permissible? I've tried to answer that question in the following blog post. #bced Read, share, and/or comment below: mrblairsclass.blogspot.com/2025/03/walk...

I would say many educators today are very concerned with students using AI for their work. What about educators? AI has been a helpful tool and I have used it for things like building a rubric. However, is there a line where it is inappropriate for educators to use AI? 1/2

Found this in my archives today. I think this must have been from the 1980s!

Next time a student responds to me with "I will take that as a No" then I should try to follow up with "No you'll take that as a very comprehensive answer to your question" I wonder what reaction I will get?

Went to The Bay today to use my remaining gift card amounts. As a Canadian history teacher especially, it is sad that the days of this historic Canadian company might be nearing its end. Department stores were such a staple of Canadian culture through the years but times indeed have changed.

This is something I've tried to navigate. My general policy is I allow one re-test per term (3 terms per year, grade 10 to 12 classes). If you re-do, 2nd mark will count regardless your score. Does this sound reasonable?

Thank you for sharing this point. AI is here to stay, and students will find a way to use it even if we say they can't. We might as well take the initiative on this and guide students on using AI appropriately. This will be my professional growth for my next year.

At my school, we've launched an AI-themed book club, and AI discussions, along with tech spotlights, will be a regular feature on staff meeting agendas. No matter your stance on AI in education, it’s crucial to foster staff discussions on the topic.

It is somewhat ironic that Justin Trudeau has become so much more likable since his announcement to step down as Prime Minister. I do think he has earned back a lot of respect with his words and actions in recent weeks.

Wearing pink today to support anti-bullying. Pink Shirt Day was started in Canada 18 years ago as a campaign against homophobic bullying? Part of me thinks this is still too performative. How can we all do better to support anti-bullying in the school community?

Feeling a bit emotional about going back to my previous school of 19 years for a professional development day on Friday. When I left, I counted 30 staff members who were there with me for all those years. Will be awesome to see many of them again.

I am a huge friend of Ichiro. At the same time, would it be appropriate to jointly retiring number 51 with Randy Johnson given what RJ did for the team. I wouldn't see it as taking anything away from Ichiro's accomplishments. #Mariners #mlb www.si.com/mlb/mariners....

A tribute to teachers out there: Please share who was your most influential teacher in school and why. #EduSky

What is your favourite moment in Team Canada History? Tonight? 2010? 1987? 1972? 🇨🇦

Terrific game! For one night, I love Connor McDavid. And kudos to Jordan Binnington for proving me wrong! 🇨🇦

One of the most interesting changes from changing schools after 19 years is now I am now the person with all the questions instead of the one with (or expected to have) all the answers. Not to mention imposter syndrome teaching a couple of new courses and being only two days ahead of the students.

Good discussion by @oiyanpoon.bsky.social & @janellewong.bsky.social about the racist ploy to use Asian American students & families to threaten colleges over admissions, diversity, & who is framed as ‘deserving’ of attending highly rejective institutions. www.insidehighered.com/opinion/view...