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Fun in the Language Classroom: Mixing It Up with Games

Posted on October 19, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

Nicola Work, OFLA Editor for Electronic Media University of Dayton, Associate Professor of French Do you need to add some easy, fun activities to your language class? Do you have a few minutes to spare at the beginning or the … Continue reading →

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Scholarships and Grants for 2024-2025

Posted on October 19, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

Nicole Hanlon, OFLA Scholarship ChairFrench Teacher, Buckeye Valley High School As the newness of the school year begins to wear off, it’s time to start thinking about the upcoming conference! OFLA offers two different scholarships to help introduce teachers to … Continue reading →

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Thank You for a Great Conference!

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

We cannot wait to see you next year Kaleigh Baker, OFLA President Wow! I can hardly believe the school year is winding down and we are preparing for summertime, vacations, and much needed relaxation. As the curtains draw to a … Continue reading →

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Finish Strong and Enjoy Your Hard-Earned Summer Break

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

You are making a difference every day!   Maria Herman, OFLA Membership chair German Teacher, Maumee City School There comes a time of year when all teachers begin to count down the days until summer.  I once heard a teacher say about … Continue reading →

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The Cleveland International Film Festival Student Film Slam

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

Beth Hanlon, OFLA Executive Recorder and Editor of The CardinalSpanish Teacher, Oberlin High School Each August, a handful of my upper-level students come into class demanding to know what day this year we are “going to see movies in Cleveland.”  … Continue reading →

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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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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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“…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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5 Easy to Implement Strategies for Creative Writing in the Language Classroom

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Cardinal Editor

Stacey M. BillDepartment of World Languages Chair & Teacher, Notre Dame Academy As educators, we witness the daily connection between creativity and learning – a fact that is increasingly supported by data.  In the world language classroom, harnessing the power … Continue reading →

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