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  • Call for Applications to the COIL Virtual Exchange Learning Community

    March 10, 2025
    Ohio State educators interested in learning how to design a global and intercultural learning experience with international partners are encouraged to apply for the Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Virtual Exchange Learning Community, which will take place in Autumn 2025. The COIL Virtual Exchange Learning Community supports instructors with designing new global and intercu...

  • Teaching Transformations: Looking Ahead to the 2025 Academy of Teaching Conference

    March 5, 2025
    The Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning is excited to collaborate with the Academy of Teaching to host the 2025 Academy of Teaching Conference on Monday, May 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Blackwell Inn. This theme for this year's event is "Teaching Transformations." From the integration of cutting-edge learning technologies and the growing presence of generative AI to the evol...

  • Announcing the Evidence-Based Course Design for Online Courses Teaching Endorsement

    March 5, 2025
    The Drake Institute is pleased to announce our newest teaching endorsement, Evidence-Based Course Design for Online Courses. Created by Drake Institute staff, this fully self-paced, asynchronous learning experience is intended to support Ohio State educators who are designing or redesigning an online course. The learning outcomes for this endorsement focus on:articulating course ...

  • Incorporating Exercise Breaks During Class Benefits Students

    February 12, 2025
    Recent research highlights the positive effects of exercise on cognition, showing improvements in both attention and memory. Dr. Scott Hayes, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and Director of the Buckeye Brain Aging Lab, conducted a study on how student-led exercise breaks during class can support student engagement and learning. Between Spring 2019 and Spring 2023, e...

  • Announcing the Foundations of Active Learning Teaching Endorsement

    January 31, 2025
    The Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning is thrilled to announce its newest teaching endorsement, Foundations of Active Learning. Designed by Drake Institute staff, this curated professional learning program supports Ohio State educators to develop the foundational skills needed to actively engage students in the learning process. Learning outcomes for the endorsement focus ...

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