Graduate Teaching Orientation (GTO) will be held during the week of August 12. This comprehensive orientation is designed to equip new graduate teachers with the essential skills and confidence needed for a successful teaching journey.
Throughout the week, participants can engage in:
an asynchronous Carmen course that covers fundamental concepts of teaching and learning interactive Zoom workshop sessions covering a variety of topics such as inclusive teaching, discussion facilitation, presentation skills and more an in-person workshop on active learning and a resource fair on Thursday, August 15
By the end of orientation, participants should feel...
Research and inquiry are at the core of what we want to teach students. Did you ever wonder how you might better motivate and engage more of your students in that important work? Do you want to learn how to take advantage of the rich, diverse experiences and knowledge students bring to their learning? Would you like to learn more about how you can increase transparency and more clearly communicate your expectations for research or inquiry-based assignments?
Consider enrolling in the Meaningful Inquiry endorsement workshop, sponsored by the University Libraries, Writing Across the Curriculum, and...
As we gear up for the autumn semester, the Drake Institute is pleased to offer a selection of pre-semester workshops designed to be available “just in time.” Whether you are preparing to teach a course for the first time, or revisiting an existing course, consider registering for one or more of our pre-semester workshops as an opportunity to explore effective evidence-based teaching and learning strategies, connect with colleagues, gain new insights, and prepare for a successful semester! Click each link below for more information and how to register.
Mark your calendar now! The Drake Institute has been diligently planning its Autumn 2024 programming lineup to offer a variety of workshops across multiple core competency areas, including Active Learning, Assessing Student Learning, Inclusive Teaching, and more. Search by event tag or view all our offerings on our events page . We are pleased to offer the opportunity for you to register for some of our events now, in advance of the start of the autumn semester. For your convenience, we have included links to some of our highly anticipated events here.
Do students sometimes fail to meet your expectations for research or inquiry-based assignments? Are you looking for ways that you can help students to better navigate the complicated information landscape we live in? Consider taking some time this summer to complete the Teaching Information Literacy endorsement , developed by the University Libraries and offered through the Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning.
Information literacy is a set of core competencies and dispositions that are crucial to academic success, which include the ability to find, evaluate, and use a range of information sources. However, many college students...
Discover the accomplishments of Ohio State University’s faculty members. Our scholars are making a significant impact through research and transformative teaching. Explore these achievements, which include research publications, articles, and more, below.
Publications and Articles
Drawing from extensive experience and knowledge, along with resources from the Drake Institute at Ohio State and Cornell University, Institute Affiliate and Professor, Dr. Brian Raison, has shared guidance and recommendations for a clear process to review and revitalize the Teaching Philosophy section of your CV. Read the full article sharing Dr. Raison’s recommendations here .
Ohio State faculty and instructors interested in learning how to design a student-centered global and intercultural learning experience with international partners are encouraged to apply for the 2024 Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)/Virtual Exchange Learning Community, which will take place throughout autumn semester.
A partnership between the Office of International Affairs and the Michael V. Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning, the COIL learning community will support instructors in designing new global and intercultural student learning experiences in virtual modalities. COIL virtual exchange programs, which may be course-based or project-based, should connect Ohio State students with their peers at...
Drake Institute staff and leadership would like to recognize, and express our sincere thanks to, the outstanding group of educators from across the university who have served as academic year 2023-24 Institute Affiliates and Senior Affiliates. This year, representatives of 33 departments and offices across four campuses participated in the Institute Affiliates program, which identifies and brings together individuals from around the university who demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and who provide dedicated support to enhancing student learning at Ohio State. Over this academic year, Affiliates have made significant contributions in support of university teaching initiatives, including:...
Are you an experienced Graduate Teaching Associate (GTA) at Ohio State who would like to share your knowledge with a new cohort of teaching associates?
Each year, the Drake Institute hires experienced Ohio State Graduate Teaching Associates to co-facilitate sessions at Graduate Teaching Orientation (GTO). This year, orientation will be held asynchronously during the week of August 12-16 with an in-person day of orientation activities on Thursday, August 15. Most facilitators will facilitate 3 sessions during orientation week. In addition, facilitators will be asked to assist with the asynchronous course by monitoring course discussion boards and marking...
Are you, or do you know, a graduate student who is teaching for the first time next fall?
Each year in August, 400-600 Graduate Teaching Associates (GTAs) across Ohio State attend Graduate Teaching Orientation. While some of these GTAs teach courses, others teach as lab or studio instructors, recitation leaders, or graders.
In past years, participants have shared that orientation eased their concerns about teaching for the first time, helped them feel part of Ohio State’s community of GTAs, and gave them valuable teaching strategies that they could immediately implement in their new roles....
