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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.

Endorsement catalog
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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

News

  • Coming Soon: New Teaching Endorsement Builds Accessibility Know-How

    October 5, 2026
    The Drake Institute is excited to announce the upcoming launch of a new teaching endorsement in accessibility-minded teaching: Foundations of Accessibility in Teaching and Learning. Grounded in evidence-based practices, this endorsement equips educators and instructional support staff to proactively design courses, learning activities and digital materials that support learner variability and...
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  • Welcoming Our New Institute Affiliates

    October 5, 2026
    The Michael V. Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning is excited to recognize 10 new Institute Affiliates who have joined our Affiliates program this fall. Institute Affiliates are Ohio State faculty and staff who are recognized for their strong commitment to promoting teaching excellence across the university. Affiliates support Drake Institute programming and serve as critical points of...
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  • Join the Fix Your Content Day Challenge on November 10

    October 4, 2026
    On November 10, educators around the world will participate in Fix Your Content Day 2026, a 24-hour event hosted by Blackboard Ally that encourages institutions to improve the accessibility of course content. Using Ally in CarmenCanvas , faculty and staff can identify opportunities to improve the accessibility of course materials and contribute to Ohio State's standing on the event's live global...
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