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The “R” (Research) and “E” (Evaluation) of our Work: Insights from the 2024 EDLI Fall Retreat
On October 22, 2024, the EDLI team members gathered for the 2024 Fall Retreat, where discussions centered around our ongoing work on Research, Evaluation, and Implementation (REI). A key focus of our session was to unpack the differences between research (R) and evaluation (E), an important distinction that has continuously shaped how we approach our…
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Evaluation from the 2025 Colleges Online Learning Academy published
We have evaluated the outcomes and experiences of graduate fellows in EDLI’s summer teaching fellowship for graduate students, the Colleges Online Learning Academy. The evaluation is available in a report published on the Knowledge Commons and as a summary on the updated COLA website.
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Report on Khanmigo usage available
EDLI just completed a report that summarizes student engagement with Khanmigo, Khan Academy’s Generative AI tutoring tool, at Michigan State University. You can find the report on KC Commons at this link.
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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,…
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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,…
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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…
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EDLI collaboration with University Innovation Alliance featured in student success newsletter
EDLI is collaborating with Maria O’Connell, Jane Zimmerman, and others evaluating the use of Khanmigo for students in Math 103 courses, with support from the University Innovation Alliance. This project has been featured in MSU’s May Student Success Newsletter.
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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…
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Reframing AI in Higher Education: From Savior to Advocate
Neurodivergent students are enrolling in higher education at increasing rates internationally. Therefore, it is important to understand how new educational innovations can be used to support neurodivergent learners. Once such innovation is artificial intelligence (AI). AI programs have proliferated across higher education in recent years, especially with the advent of ChatGPT. AI tools can be…