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Ohio State is in the process of revising websites and program materials to accurately reflect compliance with the law. While this work occurs, language referencing protected class status or other activities prohibited by Ohio Senate Bill 1 may still appear in some places. However, all programs and activities are being administered in compliance with federal and state law.

The teaching and learning mission of the university is specified as a core goal of the institution, and the university seeks to be as highly regarded for world-class teaching and learning as it is for research. In order to pursue that goal, the Michael V. Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning was conceived, vetted and approved by the university governance system with a unanimous vote from University Senate in April 2016.

The overall purpose of the institute is to integrate and enhance teaching and learning efforts at Ohio State, and to elevate such work to the institutional level. The institute both coordinates and leads current and new activities focused on improving the learning experience for our students and positions the university for national leadership in teaching and learning within a research university setting.

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Course Design Institute

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Navigating Conflict: A Toolkit for Instructors

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Explore Ohio State's Navigating Conflict Toolkit for Instructors. Conflict is a normal and expected aspect of teaching and learning. When navigated carefully and effectively, it can lead to significant learning and growth. This toolkit provides related resources for Ohio State instructors, providing essential information on university policies and resources to build effective learning environments for all students that support freedom of expression and respectful dialogue.  

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Explore On-Demand Workshops and Live Events

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Each term, the Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning collaborates with university partners to offer both in-person and virtual professional learning opportunities on evidence-based teaching. Interested in asynchronous opportunities? A selection of workshops are now available on-demand for all who teach at Ohio State.  Visit our Workshops and Events page to find an on-demand, synchronous online, or in-person learning opportunity that is right for you!

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News

  • Virtual Obstetric Emergency Training: Enhancing Maternal Health in Ohio

    The Ohio State University College of Medicine, in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Children and Youth, has developed an innovative simulation-based training: "Virtual Obstetric Emergency Simulation Training for Emergency Medicine Providers." Developed in connection with Ohio CORES (Collaborative Obstetric Resuscitation Education and Simulation) and with support from the Health Resources ...
  • Building Community and Excellence in Teaching: Become a New Faculty FIT Mentor

    The Drake Institute's New Faculty Foundation, Impact, and Transformation (FIT) program offers a year-long series of coordinated learning experiences that foster professional growth, mentorship, and peer connections among Ohio State faculty. Since its launch in 2016, New Faculty FIT has welcomed recently hired faculty into a vibrant community of educators who are committed to reflective, evidence-...
  • Mini Teaching Conference Facilitates Collaborative Learning for Associated Faculty in the Department of English

    In April, the Department of English and the Drake Institute co-sponsored a two-hour, hybrid mini-conference for Associated Faculty. The event provided a valuable opportunity for 18 Associated Faculty participants from the Department of English to build camaraderie, engage in collaborative learning, and take part in teaching-focused professional development. The event featured lecturers who s...