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ASC Office of Distance Education

We advance teaching and learning across the College by partnering with academic units and faculty to develop and deliver high-quality in person and online courses and degrees.

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The Learning Design and Multimedia team provides ASC instructors with end-to-end, personalized support on a wide range of projects, including pedagogy-first projects.

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The Office of Distance Education is your front door for exploring and adopting teaching software to meet your needs.

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Instructional Design Consultations

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Instructor Spotlights

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August 19, 2026

Blended Online Course Models

By Yuhan Gao

Introduction

This report examines the effectiveness of different distance education models, specifically synchronous, asynchronous, and blended online instruction and evaluates…

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June 3, 2026

The Rise of Chatbots in Higher Education: Transforming Teaching, Learning, and Student Support

By Yuhan Gao

The Rise of Chatbots in Higher Education: Transforming Teaching, Learning, and Student Support

As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, chatbots or “tutor bots” are becoming integral to the…

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March 4, 2026

Coming Soon: Simple Syllabus

Beginning Summer 2026, Ohio State will implement Simple Syllabus, a platform designed to streamline syllabus creation, improve accessibility, and support compliance with Ohio’s SB…

January 21, 2026

Immersive Learning in Higher Education

By Yuhan Gao

What is Immersive Learning?

Immersive learning refers to pedagogical approaches that use technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and interactive…

People Directory

Alyssa Chrisman

Instructional Designer

chrisman.61@osu.edu

Bob Mick

Distance Education Program Consultant

mick.15@osu.edu

Manager, Learning Design & Instructional Multimedia

rubadue.2@osu.edu

Yuhan Gao

Graduate Research Associate

gao.2332@osu.edu