2026 OFLTA Winter Workshop

Theme: CommUnity in Practice: Warming Classrooms, Igniting Ideas

Focus: Collaboration, creativity, and renewal for world language educators.

Program Schedule

9:00 – 9:15 a.m. | Welcome & Opening Remarks

9:15 – 10:30 a.m. | Workshop Session 1

🔥 Fireside Collaboration: Sharing Warm Ideas for Cold Days

Gather around for cozy conversations and creative solutions.This workshop is designed to create a sense of professional warmth and collaboration through small-group discussions and storytelling.

Session Highlights:

• Themed roundtable discussions by teaching level

• “Hot Topics” lightning talks on cultural content and tech tools

• Fireside story hour: personal classroom moments and cultural insights

Goal: Build professional warmth and leave with 3–5 ready-to-use classroom ideas.

10:30 – 10:45 a.m. | Coffee & Connection Break

Enjoy light refreshments and informal networking.

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Workshop Session 2

🌟 Midwinter Momentum: Turning Inspiration into Classroom Impact

Recharge, refocus, and reignite your passion for teaching.This hands-on session helps educators refresh their practice and maintain enthusiasm during the winter months.

Session Highlights:

• Self-care and motivation for the midyear stretch

• Hands-on mini sessions: new apps, games, and creative strategies

• Peer problem-solving lab for real classroom challenges

Goal: Leave with renewed energy and two concrete strategies to implement before spring break.

12:00 p.m. | Closing & Reflections