Tag: pedagogy

Brute forcing your way through AP Latin

Study smarter, not harder using word frequency My high school ex-boyfriend and I had a frequent argument. I, ever the rebellious one, almost always refused to study for our AP Latin tests the way an AP Latin student probably should. Don’t get me wrong; I certainly needed to study – I had skipped an entire…… Continue reading Brute forcing your way through AP Latin

Can ChatGPT make Latin Mad Libs?

These AI projects have been loads of fun. I’ve been brainstorming about taking the project further and testing the bot’s limits. ChatGPT has proven somewhat helpful in streamlining tasks like a personal digital assistant. As an educator, I wondered how using ChatGPT can simplify lesson planning. Can it create Mad Libs assignments for me so I…… Continue reading Can ChatGPT make Latin Mad Libs?

Foraging in the ancient world

Foraging is re-entering the American public’s imagination – TikTokers like Alexis Nikole, AKA Black Forager, have popularized the lifestyle to connect with African American and Indigenous practices. Alexis Nikole explains that enslaved peoples often used foraging, fishing, and trapping to ‘beef’ up their meager meals.  https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisnikole/video/7203052697715608878?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7206139420696823339 It wasn’t apparent to me before finding Alexis that…… Continue reading Foraging in the ancient world

Mythology Retellings are for TikTok Teens

Teens are into mythology retellings, but how do we point them to the sources? Can we call the recent influx of mythology retellings a trend if myth books have always been popular?Every generation has its zeitgeist of introductions to Greek and Roman mythology: Edith Hamilton’s evergreen Mythology, Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series, and Madeline Miller’s…… Continue reading Mythology Retellings are for TikTok Teens

Women’s History Month | Mythological Women Filter

Celebrating Women’s History Month This month, I plan to continue public engagement with antiquity. I created a “Greek + Roman Mythological Women” filter for Women’s History Month that spits a random answer. The filter is currently only available on Tiktok, but I hope to upload it to Instagram by the end of the week. I’d…… Continue reading Women’s History Month | Mythological Women Filter

Black History Month | Black Classicists Filter

If you follow me on Twitter, you’ve probably already seen the ‘Black Classicists’ filter that I made for Black History Month. If you don’t already follow me on Twitter — well, why the heck not? You can find me @maialeechin. https://twitter.com/maialeechin/status/1621977867381784581 The filter is available on Tiktok, Instagram, and Facebook. I used information from the…… Continue reading Black History Month | Black Classicists Filter

Using AI in the language classroom

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing business, medicine and healthcare, but what can it do for your language classroom? There are many benefits to using artificial intelligence in an ancient language classroom. While it is easy to get carried away with the hype and think of all the cool things we can do with AI, some significant…… Continue reading Using AI in the language classroom