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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.

In health professions education, assessment often happens in unique learning contexts. In many cases, learning and assessment take place in clinical settings that include students at multiple levels as well as patients. 

Are you an Ohio State instructor who is looking to expand your knowledge of teaching strategies, more effectively engage your students, or create a more dynamic classroom environment? Consider registering for the Drake Institute's two-day, in-person active learning workshop, which returns to the Columbus campus this May. 

Are you, or do you know, a graduate student who is teaching for the first time in Autumn term? Mark your calendar—this year's Graduate Teaching Orientation (GTO), a foundational experience for Ohio State graduate students in formal teaching roles, will take place the week of August 18th.

Ohio State educators interested in learning how to design a global and intercultural learning experience with international partners are encouraged to apply for the Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Virtual Exchange Learning Community, which will take place in Autumn 2025.

The Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning is excited to collaborate with the Academy of Teaching to host the 2025 Academy of Teaching Conference on Monday, May 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Blackwell Inn. 
This theme for this year's event is "Teaching Transformations."