Measuring Engaged Learning in Online and Blended Courses

This presentation will introduce the use of the Indicators of Engaged Learning Online (IELO) framework as a guide to evaluate the quality of online and blended courses. We will explore how the Indicators of Engaged Learning Online (IELO) framework could be used as a tool for evaluating the quality of online courses by instructional designers (IDs) and instructors.

In this presentation, we will:

• Identify key elements of engaged learning in online and blended courses
• Consider use of the (IELO) Framework for measuring student engagement in blended and online courses
• Apply the (IELO) Framework to improve course design by increasing planned opportunities for student engagement
• Share examples of observable engaged learning in your own online and blended courses

Stephanie Edel-Malizia, Ed.D has been with Penn State University since 2008, having served as an Instructional Designer for both World Campus and Teaching and Learning with Technology. Previously, Stephanie provided leadership in instructional technology as a program director for a regional education center serving 14 school districts in rural Pennsylvania. Stephanie has taught graduate and undergraduate courses in online, blended and f2f formats. She has presented at numerous conferences on designing engaged learning in online and blended courses, faculty development for digital pedagogy, and fostering faculty learning communities.