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  • 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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  • Compassionate Pedagogy Community Conversation

    September 7, 2026
    The Compassionate Pedagogy initiative began in Spring 2025 with a Drake Institute-sponsored Community of Practice that explored the concept of Compassionate Pedagogy and developed a definition specifically for Ohio State instructors: "Compassionate Pedagogy centers the student and their learning while emphasizing empathy, understanding, and kindness. It creates a supportive classroom culture where...
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  • Fall Learning Opportunities for Graduate Students

    September 3, 2026
    The Drake Institute provides opportunities for Ohio State graduate students and postdocs to engage in learning and community-building throughout the fall and spring semesters. Our programming offers tailored support to help this audience develop as effective, evidence-informed instructors, both now and in preparation for their future careers. Graduate Teaching Toolkit Explores Universal Design for...
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