The Language Parts of Their Brains
John relates an experience where he could see how CI gets into "the language parts of the brains". It's excellent: Ben, I just wanted to share what I experienced during a camping trip this week with my 7th graders, all of whom
Latin Link
Chill sent this for the Latinists if they haven't seen it already, which was originally posted on Laurie's embedded reading blog, to prove how small the world really is: http://ephemeris.alcuinus.net/ Even if we can't read Latin, the site is nevertheless worth a visit, as many
David Maust Video
David has shared a video. I really appreciate the thorough explanation of what is going on, his self reflection, and the general way he presents it, which could serve as a model for all of us if and when we
Sharing Videos
Bob Patrick, in a private email thread among the Latinists about sharing video, or not, with the Latin Best Practices (LBP) online group, memorably said: When Latinteach was the main/only venue for Latin teachers, I often would share what I was
Alexandrian Pleiad
I want to keep the Latin discussion front and center. I am beginning to see that there is some unique stuff going on right now. Churning beneath the waters. In a small part of the ocean. That few have noticed yet. But
On Targeting Structures
Here's a question from Kevin Clemens: Hey Ben, I've been thinking a lot about the overall scope of my Latin program, and about what next year needs to look like for me. I've been left with the following question: Should I set aside
Report from the Field – Bob Patrick
So the University of Georgia workshop was yesterday, and here is most excellent Bob's report. Thank you Bob! Hi Ben, Yesterday was simply magnificent--at least from where I stood, and the 30 or so folks from the department seemed to be pleased,
What Makes a Teacher of the Year?
I was copied in on the following discussion between some of the Latin teachers on our site and want to share it with anybody interested at getting a closer, rather funkadelic, look at what's shakin' in their world: James started off the discussion: I
James’ Other Sites
I went over to James Hosler's site and found another site by him but in Latin, and then another one for his students. He even spoke some Latin on a short clip. I understood two words - mea culpa. I have
Pope Out
I know I just said that I would try to limit the articles this week so we can rest and catch up, but this one article is worth publishing so here it is: VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday