Usually these discussions are upbeat and lively with a wide variety of opinions expressed. It's an interesting experience to find how varied teaching styles are. Teachers from all over the world visit the chatroom daily. I have seen as many as six different countries represented at one time. While visitors from English speaking countries seem to be the most frequent, we've also had teachers from Japan, China, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, Greece and France.
Teaching is sometimes a lonely, solitary profession.
If you are lucky you will find one or two teachers at your school to form a bond with and discuss common issues. Having a strong support network of teachers, such as those found in the chatroom, is one of the most amazing benefits of chatting. I know that when I've had a good day or bad, I can tell my chatfriends all about it. They will offer sympathy or suggestions or words of cheer. When I am teaching, I can feel their presence with me.