Where the classics meet modern, short-form mediums.
Educational projects in development by Brian Sproule.
Our Mission
Educator curated, AI powered learning
We're revolutionizing literary education by combining gamification, multi-modal learning, and intelligent teaching tools to transform how students experience classic works - building critical thinking and cultural literacy while providing teachers with powerful tools that streamline lesson planning, classroom management, and student analytics.
"The unexamined life is not worth living"
— Socrates
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Current Challenges
📅Weekly Global Challenges
Speed Reading Sprint
2/3 daysRead 15 pages daily for 3 consecutive days
Character Analysis
2/3 tasksComplete 3 character analysis exercises
Theme Hunter
1/4 themesIdentify and analyze 4 recurring themes
📋Your Assigned Challenges
Moby Dick Analysis
Due: 3 daysAnalyze chapters 15-20 for symbolism
Essay Writing
Due: 1 week1000-word essay on character development
Forum Participation
OngoingParticipate in 5 Socratic discussions
⚔️Ongoing Arena Tournaments
Moby Dick Boss Battle
Live Now32 participants • Final exam challenge
Literary Trivia Clash
Starting Soon18 participants • Quick-fire questions
Character Duel Arena
WeeklyDebate character motivations & actions
👥Active Study Groups
Moby Dick Scholars
5 members • Next meeting: Tomorrow
Classic Literature Club
12 members • Weekly discussions
Essay Writing Workshop
8 members • Peer reviews
📅Weekly Global Challenges
Speed Reading Sprint
2/3 daysRead 15 pages daily for 3 consecutive days
Character Analysis
2/3 tasksComplete 3 character analysis exercises
Theme Hunter
1/4 themesIdentify and analyze 4 recurring themes
📋Your Assigned Challenges
Moby Dick Analysis
Due: 3 daysAnalyze chapters 15-20 for symbolism
Essay Writing
Due: 1 week1000-word essay on character development
Forum Participation
OngoingParticipate in 5 Socratic discussions
⚔️Ongoing Arena Tournaments
Moby Dick Boss Battle
Live Now32 participants • Final exam challenge
Literary Trivia Clash
Starting Soon18 participants • Quick-fire questions
Character Duel Arena
WeeklyDebate character motivations & actions
👥Active Study Groups
Moby Dick Scholars
5 members • Next meeting: Tomorrow
Classic Literature Club
12 members • Weekly discussions
Essay Writing Workshop
8 members • Peer reviews
📅Weekly Global Challenges
Speed Reading Sprint
2/3 daysRead 15 pages daily for 3 consecutive days
Character Analysis
2/3 tasksComplete 3 character analysis exercises
Theme Hunter
1/4 themesIdentify and analyze 4 recurring themes
📋Your Assigned Challenges
Moby Dick Analysis
Due: 3 daysAnalyze chapters 15-20 for symbolism
Essay Writing
Due: 1 week1000-word essay on character development
Forum Participation
OngoingParticipate in 5 Socratic discussions
⚔️Ongoing Arena Tournaments
Moby Dick Boss Battle
Live Now32 participants • Final exam challenge
Literary Trivia Clash
Starting Soon18 participants • Quick-fire questions
Character Duel Arena
WeeklyDebate character motivations & actions
👥Active Study Groups
Moby Dick Scholars
5 members • Next meeting: Tomorrow
Classic Literature Club
12 members • Weekly discussions
Essay Writing Workshop
8 members • Peer reviews
📅Weekly Global Challenges
Speed Reading Sprint
2/3 daysRead 15 pages daily for 3 consecutive days
Character Analysis
2/3 tasksComplete 3 character analysis exercises
Theme Hunter
1/4 themesIdentify and analyze 4 recurring themes
📋Your Assigned Challenges
Moby Dick Analysis
Due: 3 daysAnalyze chapters 15-20 for symbolism
Essay Writing
Due: 1 week1000-word essay on character development
Forum Participation
OngoingParticipate in 5 Socratic discussions
⚔️Ongoing Arena Tournaments
Moby Dick Boss Battle
Live Now32 participants • Final exam challenge
Literary Trivia Clash
Starting Soon18 participants • Quick-fire questions
Character Duel Arena
WeeklyDebate character motivations & actions
👥Active Study Groups
Moby Dick Scholars
5 members • Next meeting: Tomorrow
Classic Literature Club
12 members • Weekly discussions
Essay Writing Workshop
8 members • Peer reviews
The Power of Different Modalities & Mediums
Every learner is unique. Some grasp concepts through visual storytelling, others through interactive experiences, and many through a combination of multiple approaches. Traditional education often limits itself to a single medium, but true understanding flourishes when knowledge is presented through diverse channels.
Our Goals
It's our goal to harness the power of visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and interactive learning modalities and make them accessible to the next generation of learners. By combining literature with technology, traditional analysis with modern engagement, we create pathways for every mind to discover the joys of life long learning.
Resources
Essential tools and references to enhance your literary journey. Access comprehensive guides, terminology, and supplementary materials designed to deepen your understanding of literature.
📖 Glossary of TermsLit Salon Workflow
Our comprehensive gamified learning system designed to engage students and streamline teaching workflows.
Initial setup and account creation for all users
Create and manage student groups and assignments
Select literary works and learning objectives
Gamified learning activities and assessments
Integrate Peer Collaboration:
Add collaborative quests where students can form "guilds" or study groups to tackle certain challenges together. This builds community and supports different learning styles while maintaining the gamified structure.
Micro-Credentialing System:
Break down the XP system into specific skill badges (close reading, textual analysis, creative response) that students can showcase and teachers can track for more granular assessment.
Student Agency Integration:
Add a "Quest Creation" feature where advanced students can design challenges for peers, increasing ownership and deeper engagement with the material.
Progressive difficulty based on achievement
Adaptive Pathways:
Instead of purely linear progression, allow students to choose between different "character classes" (analytical reader, creative interpreter, historical researcher) that offer varied approaches to the same literary content.
Comprehensive evaluations after quest completion
Individual assignments, level ranges, or participation grades
Teacher Workflow Optimization:
Include automated report generation that translates gamified achievements into traditional grade formats, and bulk assignment tools for managing multiple classes efficiently.
Real-Time Progress Monitoring (Parallel to Steps 4-6)
Create a dashboard that gives both teachers and students live feedback on progress, struggle points, and achievement patterns. This enables timely interventions rather than waiting for final assessments.
Goal: Transform traditional literary education into an engaging, gamified experience that motivates students while providing teachers with powerful assessment tools.
Ideas, Layout, and Build by Brian Sproule
Please reach out if you are interested in making use of our resources in your classroom.