Heather Mitchell-Buck

teaching, technology, & medieval stuff

About Me

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Heather Mitchell-Buck is an Associate Professor of English and the Digital Learning Coordinator at Hood College in Frederick, MD, where she teaches courses in early period British literature and cultural studies. This semester (Fall 2026), she's teaching two general education courses (medieval romance; good & evil in literature and culture), and an upper-level seminar on the history of the English language. She earned her PhD in … Read More about about

be proud to be human!

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Because I've spent much of my career thinking about how technology can make teaching and learning more inclusive and student-focused, OF COURSE I have opinions about the ways that "AI"* is impacting our brains and classrooms. And I believe that the most important thing for all of us to remember is that we should be proud to be … Read More about be proud to be human!

tech in the classroom

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Since I began teaching, I've been committed to using technology in ways that are both inclusive and pedagogically useful. The landscape of tech in higher education has changed a lot over the years, and these days I am as likely to help my students find ways to step away from their screens as I am to design projects that expand their technological comfort … Read More about tech in the classroom

a 21st-century education

What do college students need to succeed in the 21st century? A liberal arts education. And a humanities major. First: let's define those terms. What is a liberal arts education? A liberal arts education means studying broadly—taking classes in many different subjects—and building skills that are geared toward more than just one profession. By studying the liberal arts, students develop strong critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills. Liberal arts students learn to approach questions flexibly and to think across multiple disciplines. These are skills employers say they … Read More about a 21st-century education

general medieval info

Studying medieval literature and culture is incredibly rewarding! But it is also challenging. Whether you're perplexed by the language or culture of medieval England, fear not! There is help out there. Here are some sites that I find helpful. For more specific help with Old English … Read More about medieval resources

medieval language & literature

Studying Middle English or Old English literature? There is lots of help out there! n.b. my apologies for any dead ends you may find. I do try to update when I can!  middle english resources The Middle English Compendium: lots of useful stuff, but top of the list is the … Read More about language & literature

medieval feasting

My Hood College students have hosted a few medieval feasts! Here, you'll find some info about these events and medieval European feasting in general. medieval manners It's a widely-held misconception that medieval folks had no interest in table manners. This is … Read More about medieval feasting