2010+OFLA+Conference

 Connect with the World in any Language PLEASE FIND DOCUMENTS at the end of each session description & Central States documents at the end of the page
 * Ozarks Foreign Language Association **
 * Saturday, March 13, 2010 **
 * Missouri State** University
 * Springfield, MO**
 * ATTENTION! **

Agenda & Descriptons **8:45 – 9:20** **Registration, Breakfast, Treasure Swap** [[image:Online-Barter-Sites-Swap-Treasures.gif align="left"]]
==Clean out your desk & classroom closet and come swap your old/unused stuff...who knows your trash may be someone's treasure! **9:20 – 9:30** **Welcome &Announcements** **9:45 – 10:30 ** ** Session #1 Choices ** ==

1**.** **Monday morning strategies**

by Katherine Diaz, Neosho High School Do you suffer from MMM? Don't let Monday Morning Madness ruin the beginning of your week. Come learn some quick, easy tips for easing the beginning of the week shuffle. If you are lacking for activity ideas, organizational tips or just some good old-fashioned advice, join me as we discuss some fun, educational activities that get students involved and motivated as well as some tips to help you stay organized. As for the advice, we'll have some time for a round-table discussion so you can ask other teachers your most burning questions. For all languages, JH-HS, activities in Spanish/English

2. Are you feeling alone? //facilitated by Carole Ogden, Kickapoo High School//
French Bérets...Spanish Matadores to the Rescue! Running out of ideas? Do you want to share your expertise with a colleague and at the same time practice the language you teach? The OFLA Tête-è-Tête teacher-to-teacher mentoring initiative program is for you! Let's get together to talk about and share our experiences... it’s TERTULIA Time!


 * 3.**

Multi-level classroom by Dr Tinsley, Missouri State University Reflections on the Multi-Level Foreign Language Class Multi-level Language classes have been a feature of Foreign Language Education for decades. Indeed, many in-service teachers passed through such classes in their own education. Developments in educational practice regarding learning styles and assessment would seem to signal the end of combined classes. This session will discuss pros and cons of the Multi-level class within the framework of a series of questions and discussion on the topics of assessment, tiered learning, equity, format, and motivation. Examples will apply to French and Spanish for Middle School and High School. **// Teaching and Expectations vs Reality //**// by Melissa Nuñez, Kickapoo High School // Many times frustration comes from having unmet expectations. In this session, we’ll look at some common misconceptions about teaching and focus on some things one can do to prepare for a successful teaching career. Session will include a new teacher panel in which one can ask beginning teachers questions about their experiences.

2. Low tech to no tech

by Aaron McGrath, Marshfield High School

Electronic whiteboards are nice - if you can afford them . If budget constraints have you giving up on using technology for classroom integration, this session might be for you. Among the topics discussed, we will learn how to make an electronic whiteboard using a Wii remote, and we will explore the possibilities of the technology that you (and your students) probably already have - including cell phones (shhhhh!).

3. Assessments //by Wendy Brownell, Spanish Teacher, Camdenton High School//
The presenter will share resources regarding performance-based assessment as she discusses ACTFL's Intergretaed Performance Assessments (IPA).

11:30 – 12:30 **//Lunch Central States Conference - Members will share their experience at the conference.//**
12:40 – 1:25

Session #3 – General Session

by Lisa Lilley

How do you WIKI? A wiki is a type of website that allows several people to collaborate on projects and is an easy way to store various types of information that can be made available to members of the wiki website. Wikis, unlike many web pages, don't require vast amounts of computer experience to create and maintain. This session, presented by Lisa Lilley, ACTFL's National Language Teacher of the Year, will show various wikisites that educators can use to easily create their own wikis as well as various ways to use them with colleagues and students. The session is also designed to provide teachers with some new resources that they can utilize in their classrooms regardless of whether they decide to wiki or not.

**ACTFL 2010 National Language Teacher of the Year** National Board Certified Teacher - World Languages Spanish teacher, Central High School, Springfield, Missouri

**FROM CENTRAL STATES**
​ **// Scavenger Hunt //**

Scavenger Hunt with Photos

**//Scavenger Hunt - Spanish//**

**Feedback & Conference Notes** //We would like to thank you for attending the conference this year and for taking the time to give us the below feedback. Please find ALL documents under "2010 OFLA Conference"//

Overall feedback:

 * 1) One day conference style is a perfect fit
 * 2) //Well organized//
 * 3) //Excellent presenters//
 * 4) //I felt spoiled!//
 * 5) //Lunch was great.//
 * 6) //Great location! Do it again. Short and to the point. Time well spent! Great presenters & info shared.//
 * 7) //Thank you for your hard work!//
 * 8) //Everything was great!//
 * 9) //Friendliness, comaraderie, support, great ideas//
 * 10) //WIKI - Lisa made it clear that any of us could do it//

Suggestions for Improvement:

 * 1) //Provide more choices//
 * 2) //I'm always looking for ideas for Elementary & middle school students//
 * 3) //Repeat sessions at different times//
 * 4) //Provide a session for FLES//
 * 5) //__Post on WIKI__, __Mail__ & __e-mail__ agenda with more basic information such as parking & meeting location//