Author Archives: Cardinal Editor

REPRESENTATION MATTERS

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Cardinal Editor

Incorporating Diverse Comprehension-Based Novels to Support Language Acquisition Through Reading Marcia Davis, Diversity Committee & Secondary Language Learning Committee Chair Assistant Principal, World Language Middle School, Columbus City Schools Comprehension-based novels are a powerful part of the second language classroom. … Continue reading →

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SPOTLIGHT ON NEW TEACHERS: TIMO ACKER

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Cardinal Editor

Nicole Hanlon, OFLA Beginning Teachers ChairFrench Teacher, Buckeye Valley High 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 … Continue reading →

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AROUND THE STATE

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Cardinal Editor

Ryan Wertz and Kathy Shelton, Education Specialists for World Languages and Cultures, Ohio Department of Education Sister School and Classroom-to-Classroom Partnerships In this installment of Around the State, we’d like to highlight the many benefits that come with the formation … Continue reading →

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NATIONAL GERMAN EXAM RESULTS 2023

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Cardinal Editor

Ohio has one winner! Darlene Lyon, Ohio AATG Testing ChairGerman Teacher, Berea-Midpark High School  This year’s National German Exam continued with its successful online format with 652 students in 12 schools around Ohio completing the exam.  At Level 2, fifty … Continue reading →

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WHEN EVERYONE LOOKS (AND SOUNDS) LIKE THE ENEMY

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Cardinal Editor

18th Century Ohio’s Folly of Massacres Dr. Roger Anderson, Assistant Professor of International Languages & Cultures Central State University As the Western Front in the Revolutionary War (1775-1783), the Ohio territory became an epicenter of violence. Belligerents’ inability (or disinterest) … Continue reading →

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FRANCOPHONE CULTURE IN THE US: EMPATHY, EMPOWERMENT, AND ADVOCACY

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Cardinal Editor

Mélissa Baril, Caribou à Lunettes, French Youth Literature                                           Kathleen Stein-Smith, PhD, Officier dans l’Ordre des Palmes acad​émiques, Chair, AATF … Continue reading →

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ADDING CHATBOTS TO YOUR TEACHING TOOLKIT: STRATEGIES, CAVEATS, AND BENEFITS

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Cardinal Editor

Rachel Faerber-Ovaska, MA, MAT, EdD. Youngstown State University  Introduction Rapid advancements in digital technology continue to reshape educational practices, presenting challenges along with significant opportunities for world language (WL) teachers. In early 2023, updated versions of generative artificial intelligence (AI) … Continue reading →

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JIGSAW LEARNING STRATEGY IN THE ARABIC CLASSROOM FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Cardinal Editor

Writing Project in Eighth Grade Hind Haddad, International Academy of Columbus, Arabic Teacher 6-8 Overview The jigsaw technique means that the teacher splits the class into four to five groups and splits the lesson concepts into four to five segments. … Continue reading →

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GET REWARDED FOR MAKING MISTAKES

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Cardinal Editor

When learning a new language mistakes are needed Regina Lerdo de Tejada WestFirst Grade Spanish Teacher, Mansfield Spanish Immersion School In the traditional educational setting, mistakes are often seen as failures or negative outcomes that should be avoided at all … Continue reading →

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HOW TO KEEP MOVING FORWARD WITHOUT FALLING BACKWARDS 

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Cardinal Editor

Debbie Varga, Spanish TeacherRevere Local Schools  This time of year always allows for many moments of self-reflection.  Sometimes, however, one can fall into the trap of “I could have…” or “I should have…” moments.  I wanted to write about some … Continue reading →

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