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Jamboard – A Virtual Whiteboard and So Much More!Want to get your students excited to start class? Start by having them by join a Jam of the day! In this newest blog post, Latin teacher Maureen Lamb discusses her five favorite ways to use Jamboard in her classroom.

Engaging All Students with Google SlidesWith a variety of different learning situations across the country, engaging students has become more of a challenge now more than ever. In this blog post, Latin teacher Maureen Lamb discusses ways to engage students with Google Slides.

Representing Women in Greek and Latin ClassesMany Latin and ancient Greek textbooks, and even the AP® exam, focus largely on the experiences of aristocratic Roman men. There is more to the language and culture than just the experiences of free, wealthy men. In this newest blog post, Latin teacher Maureen Lamb discusses opportunities to teach texts about and by women in Latin and ancient Greek classes.

10 ways to recharge this summerBy Maureen Lamb@latintechtools During these last few weeks of summer, it is important for all of us to take some time to recharge and reenergize for the upcoming school year. Here are ten simple id…

5 technology tools to try in the 2020-2021 school yearBy Maureen Lamb@latintechtools Many teachers are beginning the year with some or all of their students participating in class virtually. What are some technology tools that can help teachers create…

Student choice and voice in the Latin classroom | CambridgeMaureen Lamb talks about the importance of uplifting student voices and empowering student choice in their Latin learning journey.

Teaching about classical women in the Latin classroom | CambridgeMaureen Lamb shares her strategies and teaching ideas for representing Classical women in the Latin classroom, as part of our Diversity & Inclusion series.

Latin writing on famous women (Teaching Herstory Through Latin, part II of III) | Brighter Thinking Blog | Cambridge University PressMost of the Latin writing we have about women has been written by men. When women appear in Latin literature, it is important to consider the text’s intended audience and the perspective of the author, who is usually an upper-class Roman man. I tell my students to think critically about the descriptions of women. What... Read more »

Everyday lives of women (Teaching Herstory Through Latin, part III of III) | Brighter Thinking Blog | Cambridge University PressWhile powerful and wealthy women were often portrayed in court cases and histories and on monuments, much of what we know today about the everyday lives of ordinary Roman women comes down to us through archaeological remains — including gravestones, graffiti, and wall paintings by and about women. I. Gravestones Ancient Romans often used gravestones... Read more »

Latin writing by women (Teaching Herstory Through Latin, part I of III) | Brighter Thinking Blog | Cambridge University PressThere is a rich history of women writing in Latin that spans over two millennia. They authored poems, books, letters, and speeches on topics of politics, romance, religion, war, travel, family, and more. Still, writings by women represent a small fraction of the Latin texts that we have. Students may enjoy hypothesizing about why this... Read more »

Pronouns and other gendered words in our Latin classrooms | Brighter Thinking Blog | Cambridge University PressTo some readers, bringing attention to the gendered language we use may sound like common knowledge, and for some readers, it may feel like puzzling or uncharted territory. Some will ask why this matters, and it’s because we, as educators, care deeply about children and teenagers, and we strive to create classroom environments in which... Read more »

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Teaching Classical Language Volume 11 Issue 2

Access And Opportunity: Technology Tools For Transitioning Online

Seven Student Goals for Technology in the ClassroomTechnology in the classroom is beneficial, but teachers, not the tools, transform learning. To promote student learning, teachers need to facilitate and to help the students apply their digital skills to their scholarship.

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