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Teaching and Learning Resource Center

The Teaching and Learning Resource Center (TLRC) is a centralized hub of teaching resources for Ohio State educators and instructional support staff. Explore a large collection of articles on teaching and learning authored by more than 70 experts from around Ohio State as well as extensive "how-to" documentation for the university's learning technology toolset. 

Bookmark the TLRC as a go-to resource for ideas, strategies and tools to use in your next course. 

Drake Institute Staff Picks

The TLRC's co-authored Teaching Topics dive into a wide range of best practices for planning courses, choosing teaching strategies, supporting your students and more. If you're ready to explore, check out these Drake Institute staff picks.

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Facilitating Discussion

Learn how to prepare for and facilitate more effective and productive discussions with your class, whether you're teaching in-person or online.

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Managing Classroom Conflict

Explore strategies to turn challenging moments into learning opportunities by mitigating and addressing conflicts that may arise. 

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Shaping a Positive Learning Environment

Explore strategies for establishing a welcoming and supportive learning environment that promotes student motivation, engagement and belonging.

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Supporting Student Learning and Metacognition

Learn about instructional strategies that have been shown to support student learning, reflection and metacognitive development.

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Using Backward Design to Plan Your Course

Read about how using a “backward design” process to plan your next course can support both instructor and student success.

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Collecting Student Feedback on Your Teaching

Explore ways to collect early, mid-course and end-of-course feedback from students, and consider how to use their feedback to improve your course.