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Twelve Tips for Implementing Authentic Resources in Your Classroom
Lisa Sobb, OFLA Secondary Language Learning Committee Chair Sylvania Southview High School The importance of including authentic resources in the world language classroom cannot be overstated. Not only do they provide exposure to current, authentic language, but they also can … Continue reading
Posted in Committee News, General, Uncategorized, Winter 2017
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AATG News
Deborah Page In this issue: Fall Conference Held, Dennis Boyd New OFLA Liaison, Spring 2017 Chapter Meeting/Election for Second Vice President, and 2017 Ohio AATG Officers Fall Conference Held The Ohio Chapter of the AATG held its fall conference on … Continue reading
Posted in Affiliates, Committee News, General, Uncategorized, Winter 2017
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2017 National French Contest/Grand Concours Registration
Nicole Hanlon, Buckeye Valley High School Vice Présidente, AATF Ohio Interested in having your students participate in the Grand Concours? The National French Contest, “Le Grand Concours” is an annual competition sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French. Students … Continue reading
Posted in Committee News, General, Uncategorized, Winter 2017
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Scholarships
Teri Wiechart OFLA Scholarship Committee Chair OFLA President 2013-2014 Comprehensible Input Based Teaching–Trainer and Coach It’s time to start planning for the next year’s OFLA CONFERENCE, March 30-April 1, 2017. Deadline for all applications is November 30, 2016. College and … Continue reading
A Message from the OFLA Technology Chair
Dr. Bryan R. Drost, Firelands Local Schools, OFLA Technology Integration Chair Perhaps there is no more trying time for teachers than the last three-to-four weeks of the school year: hopes are high for the start of summer vacation on … Continue reading
A Message from the OFLA Technology Integration Chair
Dr. Bryan R. Drost, Firelands Local Schools, OFLA Technology Integration Chair I cannot believe that we are just about halfway through the school year–it is flying fast! As mentioned in the previous column, the Tech Team has five goals this … Continue reading
Ohio Association of Teachers of Chinese (OATC)
Ping Wu, OATC President Founded in 2008, the Ohio Association of Teachers of Chinese (OATC) has been the major force for promoting Chinese language and culture and supporting Chinese teachers in Ohio. With the growing popularity of Chinese study and … Continue reading
Camp OFLA 2015
Camp OFLA 2015 French (F) German (G) Japanese (J) Spanish (S) Lori Winne Chair, Early Language Learning (ELL) Committee, OFLA Monday, June 15, 2015 7:45 Hoppers to hall 2 7:55 Flag Raising Staff 8:00 Breakfast 8:30 Camp mtg. 8:40 Clean … Continue reading
Message from OFLA Technology Integration Chair
Dr. Bryan R. Drost, Firelands Local Schools, OFLA Technology Integration Chair On behalf of the Tech Team, I am happy to welcome you to the 2015-2016 school year. We are hoping that you will find our work helpful to you … Continue reading
ODE Announces Changes to the Resident Educator Program Requirements
ODE Announces Changes to the Resident Educator Program Requirements Does this affect a teacher you know? Lesley Chapman French Teacher, Sycamore High School OFLA Beginning Teacher Committee Chair Are you or someone you know a Resident Educator? If so, you … Continue reading
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