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  • 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 ...

  • Spring 2025 Programming Announced

    January 8, 2025
    The Drake Institute is pleased to share our full Spring 2025 programming lineup featuring a variety of workshops and experiences across multiple core competency areas and modalities. Visit our Workshops and Events page to search by topic, browse our new asynchronous online trainings section, or view all upcoming events. New & featured this semester:Developing a Professional Lea...

  • Spring Programming Supports Effective Teaching with Technology

    January 2, 2025
    Did you know the Michael V. Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning has recently expanded its services and programming? As of Autumn 2024, we have been ramping up offerings around teaching with technology, including support for teaching online, leveraging Ohio State’s learning technology toolset, integrating generative AI into your teaching, and more. The Drake Institute's Sprin...

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