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The power of reflection
As this school year closes, reflection is a powerful tool for combating the “could’ves” and “should’ves” that so often plague educators. Combat this by using the following questions as a guide to help you feel accomplished: What professional and … Continue reading
Posted in General, No. 3 - Summer 2016, Uncategorized
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CSCTFL/OFLA 2016: Inspiring new beginnings
by Angela Gardner Ross High School After attending the Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages in conjunction with OFLA, I was exhausted, overwhelmed, delighted, excited, inspired, and proud of my home state all at the same time. … Continue reading
Posted in Conference, General, No. 3 - Summer 2016, Uncategorized
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OFLA ListServ: A Valuable Resource
by Angela N. Gardner Spanish Teacher Ross High School For members that are not already subscribed to the OFLA ListServ, it is an emailing list that serves language teachers at all levels throughout Ohio. Through the ListServ, many items are … Continue reading
Posted in No. 3 - Summer 2016, Technology, Uncategorized
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The use of short films in the foreign language
Eugenia Charoni, Assistant Professor of Spanish and French, Coordinator of Language and Culture Program, Antioch College The use of short films in the foreign language instruction (“cortometrajes” in Spanish and “court-métrage” in French). Over the years I have been trying … Continue reading
Posted in General, No. 3 - Summer 2016, Uncategorized
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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
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