Hi Karyn, Please share what you have done so far!! I just finished my 3rd week and Spanish 1 is doing much better than Spanish 2 simply because they weren't already used to a different format. For Span 1, it is what it is, for Span 2, they whine for desks, to sit etc. LOL. It has gone well, but I feel unprepared and am unsure of hot to keep the class busy the whole period with activities or communication, etc. Any direction, ideas, experiences from newbies as well as the seasoned, would be most appreciated! Classes love Hatchi Patchi, but I can't do that all day, every day!! ;) Look forward to the Monday afternoon meeting. 4:30 right? Jody >>> Karyn LaCroix <karynlacroix@xxxxxxxxxxx> 9/22/2012 1:24 PM >>> To all those who welcomed me into their classrooms to observe last spring during OLA Visitation Days: Thank you so much for that opportunity; I'm sure at times it can be a distraction to have so many extra bodies lurking around. I wanted to tell you that I've just finished my first two weeks teaching using OLA in Spanish 1 and 2; it is going really well. As I gain more experience, I will share some of my successful activities here on this forum. Karyn Academy of Arts and Academics Springfield, OR Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:34:27 -0700 From: rogersdr25@xxxxxxxxx Subject: [ola] Thursday observation meeting 751-699-463 To: ola@xxxxxxxxxxxxx If you would like to log in to the Southern Oregon meeting to observe, please join with the following number: 751-699-463. Log in and out as you wish :)