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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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  • AI Fluency: Preparing for the New Academic Year

    August 10, 2026
    The new academic year is fast approaching—have you put thought into how you will address AI fluency in your courses? The Drake Institute, in collaboration with partners across the university, provides a range of resources and programming to help Ohio State educators understand the university’s AI Fluency initiative and make informed decisions about incorporating AI into teaching and learning...
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  • Explore our Autumn Programming Lineup

    August 10, 2026
    The Drake Institute invites all who teach and support teaching at Ohio State to explore our autumn 2026 programming lineup. This semester, we're offering engaging workshops across multiple core competency areas, including Active Learning, Educational Technology, Effective Learning Environments and more. Many of the sessions fulfill partial criteria for a teaching endorsement, a credential offered...
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  • FIT Mentoring Program Builds Knowledge and Community Among New Faculty

    August 10, 2026
    The Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning invites new faculty to participate in a 2026 cohort of New Faculty Foundation, Impact, and Transformation (FIT), a mentoring program designed to support early teaching success and foster community at Ohio State. Since its launch in 2016, FIT has helped new faculty build strong foundations in teaching through meaningful connections and collaborative...
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