Author Archives: Cardinal Editor

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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Spotlight on New Teachers: Katie Cirincione

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

Abby Arace, OFLA Beginning TeachersFrench Teacher, New Albany Middle School The OFLA Beginning Teacher Committee is working hard to connect with new teachers and to support them in becoming excellent, innovative, resourceful, and long-lasting world language teachers. Our goal is … Continue reading →

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Managing Student Behavior with Classequity.com

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

Ann Radefeld, OFLA Technology Integration ChairFrench Teacher, Shaker Heights City School District Spring is one of my favorite times of the year.  It is no longer dark when I leave for school, the weather begins to get better, flowers and … Continue reading →

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“…This is Football…”

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

The Power of the Fundamentals Marcia Davis, OFLA Secondary Language Learning Chair & OFLA Diversity Committee ChairAssistant Principal/Former Spanish Teacher, World Language Middle School The legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers, Vince Lombardi, was said to have told his … Continue reading →

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Around the State

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

Ryan Wertz and Kathy Shelton, Education Program Specialists for World Languages and Cultures, Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Unlocking Career Connections in World Language ClassroomsIn the ever-expanding global landscape, the role of world language educators must move beyond traditional … Continue reading →

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Making the Most of the National Spanish Exam with Lingco Language Labs

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

Alondra Pacheco, AATSP 9-12 RepresentativeSpanish Teacher, University School, Hunting Valley AATSP National Spanish Examinations (NSE) offers a variety of assessment tools that encourage students to develop their language skills. In 2022, AATSP partnered with Lingco Language Labs to host all … Continue reading →

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National German Exam Results 2024

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

Ohio has a travel scholarship winner! Darlene Lyon, Ohio AATG Testing ChairBerea-Midpark High School  This year’s National German Exam continued with its secure online testing format, with 652 students in 17 schools around Ohio completing the exam.  At level 2, … Continue reading →

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Camp OFLA 2024 Ready to Go, Camp OFLA 2025 Gearing Up

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

Lori Winne, Ph.D.Program Director, Startalk Camp OFLA 2024 Teachers of Arabic, Chinese, Korean and Russian, cabin leaders and staff  are ready to launch the pre-camp virtual activities for Startalk Camp OFLA 2024. If you are wondering why you didn’t see … Continue reading →

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