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Articles for the spring edition are now being accepted!
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THE AI TOOL THAT HAS ME HOOKED
Ann Radefeld, OFLA Technology Integration ChairFrench Teacher, Shaker Heights City School District As a World Language educator, differentiated instruction is nothing new. For my entire career, I have had students at varying proficiency levels sitting in front of me every … Continue reading
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2024 OFLA Annual Conference
Session proposals are being accepted until 10/20/2023 here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfejf7loGXl-QwP5Orhx4GeugXDZp6EFLde7Z_4NcadFixKcg/viewform
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Finding Time: Teacher Self Care
Tips to Take Care of Yourself to Avoid Burnout Alexis Blum, OFLA Professional Development Committee ChairSpanish Teacher, Wapakoneta High School Teaching is an incredibly rewarding profession, but it does come with many responsibilities and challenges. The mental, emotional, and often … Continue reading
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Taking a World Language in High School Saves Time and Money in College
How High School Language Study Can “Translate” into College Credit for Your Students Kirsten Halling, OFLA Public Relations and Advocacy ChairProfessor of French, Wright State University Did you know that college credit can be earned in traditional high school language … Continue reading
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Teacher Retention: Another Concerning Matter
Pascale Abadie, OFLA Recruitment and Retention ChairAssociate Professor, Wright State University In the last decade, the United States has been experiencing a steady increase in teacher shortage. This ongoing issue has been further exacerbated by problems in retention. Data shows … Continue reading
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A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Mark. W. Himmelein, OFLA President Professor of German, University of Mount Union The end of another academic year is just around the corner for most of us. Some at the post-secondary level might well be done by the time our … Continue reading
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