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  • Dive into AI Fluency this Summer

    June 10, 2026
    Are you interested in learning more about key AI definitions? Would you like to understand what undergraduate students are learning in the GE Launch course about AI? There are multiple resources that the Drake Institute, GE Bookends, the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation and other university partners have made available to Ohio State instructors. Get Started with Teaching and Learning to...
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  • Prep Your Autumn Courses with Universal Design for Learning

    June 9, 2026
    You strive for your course content to be effective, user-friendly and accessible to all students. Work toward these goals this summer by taking a fresh look at your fall courses through the lens of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Created by CAST, the UDL framework helps you proactively design learning environments that meet a range of student needs, abilities and preferences. When designing...
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  • Foster Community and Teaching Excellence as a Faculty FIT Mentor

    June 5, 2026
    The Drake Institute’s New Faculty FIT (Foundation, Impact, and Transformation) program provides a year-long series of coordinated learning opportunities that promote professional development, mentorship and community-building among Ohio State faculty. Since 2016, the FIT program has connected newly hired faculty with a vibrant network of educators who are committed to reflective, evidence-informed...
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  • Preview our "Just in Time" and Autumn Workshops

    May 18, 2026
    Mark your calendar! The Drake Institute has been thoughtfully planning this summer's “Just in Time" pre-semester workshops and Autumn programming lineup. We’re excited to offer a variety of events across multiple core competency areas, including Active Learning, Effective Learning Environments, Educational Technology and more.  All are welcome—unless otherwise noted, our workshops are open to all...
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  • Accessibility at Ohio State: What Students Have to Say

    May 12, 2026
    The 26th annual Multiple Perspectives Conference, hosted by the ADA Coordinator’s Office, was held April 13-14 at the Blackwell Inn and Conference Center. Rounding out the first day of sessions was an inspiring student panel discussion facilitated by Access Specialists Carter Huber and Lauren Pullins from  Student Life Disability Services (SLDS). In  Student Perspectives: Compliance and Beyond...
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