Vincent Chan (he/him)
@mrchanchan.bsky.social
Passionate Secondary Social Studies and Business Education Teacher. Adjunct Professor in Teacher Education. Asian & Asian Canadian Studies and Instructional Leadership Scholar. Avid Baseball Fan. ISFJ. 🇭🇰🇨🇦
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
November 16, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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!
September 2, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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).
August 29, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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).
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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...
thebrokencopier.substack.com/p/when-a-stu...
When a student refuses to...
responding to individual student challenges early in the school year
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August 17, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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...
thebrokencopier.substack.com/p/when-a-stu...
What I wrote yesterday. Blown save Hoffman. #BlueJays
Very surprised not to have seen Hoffman for so long. Yes, lots of blowouts and I assume he's fine, but I think the last time he got a long rest, the first game back he wasn't that sharp and lost the game.
August 10, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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
August 1, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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! 😎😎
July 25, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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
June 15, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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!
May 17, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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
April 21, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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
April 18, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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
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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...
thebrokencopier.substack.com/p/before-you...
Before You Return Feedback To Students
What we did as a class together (key word: together!) before students received their individual essay feedback
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April 12, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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...
thebrokencopier.substack.com/p/before-you...
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“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
Read more from @jen.litandtech.com 👇 #EduSky
When Students Use AI in Ways They Shouldn’t
Here are some ways teachers can respond when students don’t follow classroom guidelines for using AI.
edut.to
April 12, 2025 at 7:34 PM
“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
Read more from @jen.litandtech.com 👇 #EduSky
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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...
Read, share, and/or comment below:
mrblairsclass.blogspot.com/2025/03/walk...
Walking the Fine Line: Leveraging AI in Education Through the Lens of Virtue Ethics
What lines should we not cross when it comes to leveraging AI in education? This is both a question I've been asked many times and a questi...
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March 28, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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...
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
March 28, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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!
March 27, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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?
March 21, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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.
March 18, 2025 at 4:12 AM
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?
Trying to find the right balance with retakes? ⚖️
These strategies from @sarahmorris.bsky.social let your students show what they know—and keep you from grading too many exams.
#assessment #EduSky
These strategies from @sarahmorris.bsky.social let your students show what they know—and keep you from grading too many exams.
#assessment #EduSky
How Many Retakes Should Students Get?
Teachers can set fair boundaries on retakes to emphasize skill building without creating an unmanageable workload for themselves.
edut.to
March 16, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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?
Teachers... what consequences, if any, do you give students to skip out, sleep in, or otherwise miss test day without a legitimate reason?
March 12, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Teachers... what consequences, if any, do you give students to skip out, sleep in, or otherwise miss test day without a legitimate reason?
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.
Trying to keep AI out of the classroom is like stopping a tidal wave with a beach towel. Instead of banning AI tools like ChatGPT, let’s teach students how to use them responsibly.
#ELA #AITeacher
The AI English Teacher
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The AI English Teacher isn't about replacement, it's about evolution. How we can use AI to enhance our classrooms?
buff.ly
March 10, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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.
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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.
No matter your stance on AI in education, it’s crucial to foster staff discussions on the topic.
March 5, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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.
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.
March 5, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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.
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CBC Books First Look just featured by book, and DAMN this feels good to see it out there like this. There's an excerpt in the article, so feel free to check it out!
www.cbc.ca/books/montre...
www.cbc.ca/books/montre...
Montreal author Jinwoo Park's debut spy novel deftly explores the Korean diaspora — read an excerpt now | CBC Books
Park is a Korean Canadian writer based in Montreal. His intriguing debut novel Oxford Soju Club will be released on Sept. 2, 2025.
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March 3, 2025 at 5:53 PM
CBC Books First Look just featured by book, and DAMN this feels good to see it out there like this. There's an excerpt in the article, so feel free to check it out!
www.cbc.ca/books/montre...
www.cbc.ca/books/montre...
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?
February 27, 2025 at 5:06 AM
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?