Author Archives: Cardinal Editor

Giving Learning a Reason

Projects and Activities that Make Learning Chinese Relevant to Students Shasha Gibbs, Chinese Teacher, Medina High School When I was teaching English in China, I never had to tell students why they had to learn certain things.  Because of the … Continue reading

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Advocacy

Advocacy Tips and Reminders, including Conference Information Sarah Shackelford, Advocacy Chair Dear Colleagues, With everyone now back in school and beginning to set the tone for the year to come, it is time to remember that the best advocacy starts … Continue reading

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In Memory of Dr. John Purcell

In Memory of Dr. John Purcell November 25, 1932 – June 15, 2012 Lee F Wilberschied (Dr. Lee), Ph.D., Associate Professor of Modern Languages, Cleveland State University Dr. John Purcell, a charter member and former OFLA President (1988-1989), died after an … Continue reading

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OATJ

Announcement from OATJ (Ohio Association of Teachers of Japanese) Hiroaki Kawamura OATJ had a four-day OPI Assessment workshop at The Ohio State University on August 9-12. 

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AATG

AATG News:  Ohio AATG 2012 Fall Conference and Meeting Deborah Page, AATG Representative The Ohio chapter of the AATG will be holding its annual conference and meeting this year on Friday, November 2 and Saturday, November 3, 2012.  This year, … Continue reading

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ODE Around the State

Around the State, September 2012 Ryan Wertz and Paula Sondej, ODE World Language Consultants  As the 2012-2013 academic year gets underway, we would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone how much we at the ODE value the work that … Continue reading

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AATSP Buckeye-Ohio

AATSP Buckeye-Ohio Cortney Bird, AATSP President ¡Por fin tenemos el gran placer de anunciar que: La Rama Buckeye-Ohio de la AATSP está viva y activa!  ¡Y ahora hasta es oficial!

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