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The Michael V. Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning was established in April 2016 to advance the academic mission of the university and position Ohio State as a world-class leader in teaching and learning. The Drake Institute drives, coordinates and partners on initiatives that integrate and enhance teaching and learning efforts across the university, cultivate teaching excellence, improve the student learning experience, and foster community among Ohio State educators.

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Teaching Endorsements

Browse more than 25 curated professional learning programs, thoughtfully designed for Ohio State educators.

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Instructional Consultations

Get individualized support to address your teaching questions, challenges and ideas.

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Course Design Institute

Learn an evidence-based, step-by-step process for designing your next course in this signature Institute program.

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Our Partnerships

Explore projects and partnerships that support teaching excellence at Ohio State.

Partners and collaborators

Digital Accessibility Support

Updated regulations under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) require that digital content shared and used across the university meet established web accessibility standards by April 26, 2027. The Drake Institute has worked alongside partners across campus to provide targeted trainings and resources to help you grow your digital accessibility skills and create accessible, student-friendly course materials.

Accessibility Support

Teaching Support for AI Fluency

The Drake Institute provides a range of resources and learning opportunities to help you make informed decisions about incorporating AI into teaching and learning. Our offerings can support you to establish clear expectations for AI use, design effective learning activities in light of AI, and employ teaching strategies that help students use AI critically, responsibly and effectively.

AI Fluency Resources

Navigating Conflict Toolkit

Classroom conflict is a normal and expected aspect of teaching and learning. When navigated thoughtfully, moments of tension and disagreement can lead to significant learning and growth. This toolkit provides related resources for Ohio State instructors, including essential information on university policies and resources for building effective learning environments that support civil discourse and freedom of expression.

Navigating Conflict Toolkit

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  • Grow your accessibility knowledge through Ohio State’s IAAP membership

    November 12, 2026
    Are you looking for ways to expand your accessibility knowledge, connect with other professionals or develop skills to support more student-friendly digital experiences? Ohio State faculty and staff have access to a range of professional development opportunities through the university’s membership in the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP). About IAAP The International...
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  • Ohio State educators share approaches to teaching and assessment in the age of AI

    November 12, 2026
    As generative artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly prevalent in higher education, instructors are reconsidering how they assess student learning and what meaningful evidence of learning looks like. A new collection of scenarios from Ohio State offers practical examples of how educators are adapting approaches to instructional strategies, assignments and assessments to meet these...
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  • Talk Teaching with an Instructional Consultant

    October 5, 2026
    From pre-semester course planning to mid-course pivots and end-of-term reflection, Drake Institute Instructional Consultants can help you explore the teaching ideas, questions and challenges you’re grappling with right now. Trained in client-focused consultation strategies and evidence-informed teaching practices, our consultants lend a listening ear and fresh perspective to help you reflect, plan...
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