Evidence Driven Learning Innovation

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What is EDLI?

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The Evidence Driven Learning Innovation (EDLI) research center is a collaboration of educators and researchers in the Colleges of Arts and Letters, Business and Natural Science, MSU Libraries, and MSU IT. Our mission is to humanize the digital learning experience and use a values-driven approach to develop and evaluate digital pedagogies and technologies for 21st-century learning. 

EDLI’s efforts intersect with pedagogy, technology, and content knowledge. Working at this intersection, EDLI facilitates relationships between students, faculty, and administration, leveraging evidence-based research to promote effective teaching and learning on campus. This empowers EDLI to do applied work, conducting Research, Evaluation, and Implementation guidance for educational technology and tech-infused pedagogy.

If you’re interested in learning more or working with EDLI, connect with our team by emailing us at edli.team@msu.edu

Updates

Blog Posts/News

  • Observations for blended courses – what we’re learning

    One of the most exciting times for a researcher (I think) is beginning to analyze data. At this stage, you get a first peek into what your research is finding and hints at what broader patterns may be uncovered. We’re at that stage in EDLI’s blended courses grant. Blended courses, or those that take place… Read more…

  • Observations for blended courses – why we do them 

    Researchers are often observing the world around them, but what’s the difference between an everyday observation and a scientific observation used in research? Observations, or first-hand eyewitness accounts, have been utilized in research since the 1920s (Flick, 2014; Schwandt, 2014). Even though collecting visual data is not a new technique, it can still be an… Read more…

  • Crafting Voices, Not Just Profiles: EDLI Research Team Through the Lens of Agentic AI

    EDLI: Where Diverse Research Expertise Creates Transformative Learning Evidence-Driven Learning Innovation (EDLI) is a collaboration bursting with creativity and vision! It’s not just a research team; it’s a vibrant network of educators, designers, and scholars on a mission to redefine the future of learning. With each research member bringing their unique perspective to the table,… Read more…

  • Innovating Ethics in AI Education: A Hands-On Global Workshop at MSU

    We’ve just wrapped up our dynamic 3-day AI Ethics Module Design Workshop (June 10-12, 2025), hosted at Michigan State University! This groundbreaking event marked MSU’s first hands-on workshop specifically focused on AI and Ethics, welcoming educators from across the globe. With a blend of thought-provoking discussions, practical curriculum design sessions, and insights from exceptional speakers,… Read more…

  • EDLI at 2025 Spring TALKS: Sharing Innovations in Teaching and Learning 

    The EDLI team participated in 2025 Spring TALKS, presenting a range of projects that reflect our commitment to inclusive, evidence-based, and technology-enhanced teaching. Across two days of presentations, EDLI team members shared tools, research findings, and frameworks that support teaching, ranging from midsemester feedback systems to generative AI for neurodivergent support, and a campus-wide view… Read more…

  • Theoretical Frameworks for GenAI and Learning

    A big question in education research right now is whether generative AI (genAI) can help students learn. It’s an important question because we know that many students are using genAI to assist in their college coursework (Arowosegbe et al., 2024; Johnston et al., 2024), and genAI is being integrated into many tools, often marketed as… Read more…