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  • Grow your accessibility knowledge through Ohio State’s IAAP membership

    November 12, 2026
    Are you looking for ways to expand your accessibility knowledge, connect with other professionals or develop skills to support more student-friendly digital experiences? Ohio State faculty and staff have access to a range of professional development opportunities through the university’s membership in the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP). About IAAP The International...
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  • Ohio State educators share approaches to teaching and assessment in the age of AI

    November 12, 2026
    As generative artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly prevalent in higher education, instructors are reconsidering how they assess student learning and what meaningful evidence of learning looks like. A new collection of scenarios from Ohio State offers practical examples of how educators are adapting approaches to instructional strategies, assignments and assessments to meet these...
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  • Talk Teaching with an Instructional Consultant

    October 5, 2026
    From pre-semester course planning to mid-course pivots and end-of-term reflection, Drake Institute Instructional Consultants can help you explore the teaching ideas, questions and challenges you’re grappling with right now. Trained in client-focused consultation strategies and evidence-informed teaching practices, our consultants lend a listening ear and fresh perspective to help you reflect, plan...
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  • New Teaching Endorsement Builds Accessibility Know-How

    October 5, 2026
    The Drake Institute is excited to announce the 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 foster...
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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 11 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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