Monthly Archives: May 2024

Thank You for a Great Conference!

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

We cannot wait to see you next year Kaleigh Baker, OFLA President Wow! I can hardly believe the school year is winding down and we are preparing for summertime, vacations, and much needed relaxation. As the curtains draw to a … Continue reading →

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Using AI in the Classroom

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

Spotlight on Seal of Biliteracy Test Practice Megan Brady, OFLA President ElectSpanish Teacher, Northwest High School I hope you found my previous article about AI in the classroom helpful!  I would like to share another tool, called DIFFIT.ME, that I … Continue reading →

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OFLA Fall Mini-Conference

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

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Goal-Setting in the World Language Classroom

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

Deborah Varga, OFLA Executive Vice-President Spanish Teacher, McKinley Senior High School Happy Spring everyone! I am taking time during this last month of school to reflect on what my goals are for the 2024-2025 school year.  I always revise these at … Continue reading →

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Language Reactor

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

A Support for Authentic Resources Cheryl A Johnson, OFLA Parliamentarian and Bylaws Retired Instructional Technologist for the Modern Languages, Denison University  What is Language Reactor? It is a platform that supports language learning by providing subtitles for films, TV series, YouTube … Continue reading →

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Finish Strong and Enjoy Your Hard-Earned Summer Break

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

You are making a difference every day!   Maria Herman, OFLA Membership chair German Teacher, Maumee City School There comes a time of year when all teachers begin to count down the days until summer.  I once heard a teacher say about … Continue reading →

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The Cleveland International Film Festival Student Film Slam

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

Beth Hanlon, OFLA Executive Recorder and Editor of The CardinalSpanish Teacher, Oberlin High School Each August, a handful of my upper-level students come into class demanding to know what day this year we are “going to see movies in Cleveland.”  … Continue reading →

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Active Learning to Boost Student Engagement: Ideas for Language Classes

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

Nicola Work, OFLA Editor for Electronic Media Associate Professor of French, University of Dayton Do you want to make your language class more engaging and fun? Do students seem disengaged and bored? Do you have a hard time getting everyone involved? … Continue reading →

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Take Them Higher: Leveling Up Your Students’ Proficiency

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

How I Encourage Students to Produce More Language Alexis Blum, OFLA Professional Development Chair Spanish Teacher, Wapakoneta High School The end of the year is upon us! Finally, we have made it to May. Now is a great time to look … Continue reading →

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World Language Advocacy Through English Language Culture Classes

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

Kirsten Halling, OFLA Public Relations & Advocacy ChairProfessor of French, Wright State University As I write this article, I think back to the beginning of my career where I would have been devastated to teach culture courses in English, seeing … Continue reading →

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