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Author Archives: Cardinal Editor
Why Write an Article for The Cardinal
Jonathan Harris Executive Recorder and Editor of the Cardinal, OFLA Spanish Teacher, St. Gabriel Consolidated School, Cincinnati, Ohio “The art or craft of writing is a clumsy attempt to find symbols for the wordlessness,” said award-winning author John Steinbeck when … Continue reading
Posted in Cardinal, Uncategorized, Winter 2018
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ON THE ROAD AGAIN: Reflections from ACTFL
Dina Marsala, OFLA Editor of Electronic Media French Teacher, Avon Lake City Schools This past November I had the opportunity to attend my first ACTFL Convention in Nashville. Visiting Nashville was a dream come true with the live bands, country … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, Winter 2018
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WE BUILT THIS CITY ON ROCK AND ROLL: Cleveland welcomes you to the 2018 OFLA Annual Conference
Holly Haputa, Professional Development Chair Spanish Teacher, Avon Lake High School I am ecstatic that my hometown is hosting this year’s annual conference! The session line up has a fantastic variety of topics and we are in the heart of … Continue reading
My Blended Learning Journey
Debbie Varga, OFLA Public Relations and Advocacy Chair One of my 2018 classroom practice resolutions is to organize an effective blended learning environment for my students. Ever since our school went 1-1 last year, I have been trying to find a … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, Winter 2018
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AROUND THE STATE
Ryan Wertz, Kathy Shelton and Paula Sondej, World Language Consultants, Ohio Department of Education Ohio Seal of Biliteracy In our last Around the State article, we provided you with some important, initial information about Ohio’s new Seal of Biliteracy Program. … Continue reading
Posted in Around the State, Uncategorized, Winter 2018
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Three Suggestions for the Beginning Teacher (and to all of us)
Nicole Hanlon OFLA Beginning Teachers Chair Woo hoo! You’ve made it! You’re halfway through your first year (or another year, if you aren’t a first-year teacher)! The end may not really be in sight, but you have at least the … Continue reading
Posted in Committee News, Uncategorized, Winter 2018
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WHAT TECH TOOLS WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN HOW TO USE?
Shasha Gibbs, OFLA Technology Integration Committee Chair Medina High School The Technology Integration Committee is conducting a half-day workshop titled “Using Technology to Assess the Three Modes of Communication” at the upcoming OFLA Conference. If you are looking for more engaging … Continue reading
Posted in Committee News, Technology, Uncategorized, Winter 2018
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Making the Shift: Planning for Student Variability
Denise Broda, OFLA Scholarship Chair Wooster City Schools One size does not fit all. Several years ago, I attended a workshop on differentiation at the OFLA Conference in Cleveland that was the catalyst for my paradigm shift on how I plan … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, Winter 2018
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SB 216 – Will It Hurt or Help the Teaching Profession?
Barbara A. Sposet, Ph.D., Teacher Education & Licensure Committee Baldwin Wallace University In early October, Ohio Senator Matt Huffman (R-Lima) introduced Senate Bill 216 called the “Public School Deregulation Act.” The bill has many provisions recommended by school district superintendents in … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Uncategorized, Winter 2018
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Senegal Connection: Authentic Language Use in Real-Life Context
Kerry Parker, Secondary Language Learning Chair French Teacher, Edison High School As world language teachers, one of the challenges we face is to bring a sense of authenticity into learning. It is a challenge all teachers face – how does learning … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, Winter 2018
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