Christiane Reilly, Ph.D. (she, her)
learning scientist, education design researcher
Founder and CEO of reDesignED LLC
EDUCATION
May 2020 Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction / Learning Technologies, University of Minnesota
Dissertation title: Defining Active Learning in Online Courses Through Principles for Design
May 2007 M.A. Education / Curriculum and Applied Technology, Bemidji State University
May 2002. B.S. Elementary Education / Communication, Arts & Literature, Bemidji State University
APPOINTMENTS
2019-2023 reDesignED LLC Learning Scientist, Education Design Researcher
2021-2022 International Baccalaureate Organization Head of Design for Programme Development
2012-2019 University of Minnesota Director, Online & Educational Services, CCAPS
2009-2012. Hamline University e-Learning Developer, Center for Teaching and Learning
2007 University of Minnesota Instructional Designer, Human Rights Center, School of Law
2005-2008. Bemidji State University Adjunct Professor, DLiTE Teacher Education
2004-2008 St. Croix Preparatory Academy Classroom Teacher, Grade 1, Grade 6 math
2002-2004 Stonebridge Elementary Classroom Teacher, Grade 2-3, 3-4
RESEARCH INTERESTS
My research interests focus on the design and assessment of learning experiences that strengthen the very skills that set us apart from the machine: learner agency, creativity, innovation, self-regulation, empathy, meta-cognition, emotional intelligence, collaboration, problem solving, cultural literacy, systems thinking, etc. As more and more of our daily work, school, and social life is mediated through technology, it is imperative that the design of learning fosters these important skills.
PUBLICATIONS
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
Reilly, C., & Reeves, T. C. (2023). Tracking transdisciplinary skills in the design of online courses: A design-based research study. Computers & Education, 104867.
Reilly, C., & Reeves, T. C. (2022). Refining active learning design principles through design-based research. Active Learning in Higher Education, 14697874221096140.
Reilly, C. (2005) Digital Divide. The Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, Teaching, Technologies, and Applications.
Book Chapters
Reilly, C., Reeves, T. C., & Herrington, J. (2024). Keep it real: The benefits of authentic tasks in contemporary learning environments. Trends and issues in instructional design and technology. Pearson Publishing.
Reilly, C., & Reeves, T. C. (2024). Active learning by design: Applying evidence-based principles in the design of online learning. Handbook of online learning research. Brill Publishing.
CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
Reilly, C (2022). Active Learning Online: From a Vague Concept to a Quantifiable Active Learning Score. In Proceedings of the Online Learning Consortium (OLC), Orlando, Fl.
Reilly, C (2019). From Teaching Content to Fostering Competencies: Assessing Disciplinary Outcomes and Higher Order Skills. In Proceedings of the Association of Assessment of Learning in Higher Education (AALHE), Minneapolis, MN.
Reilly, C (2019). Reviewing Online Courses for Active Learning Course Design. In Proceedings of the Association of Assessment of Learning in Higher Education (AALHE), Minneapolis, MN.
Reilly, C. (2017). Leading Learning to Higher Levels Through Authentic Task Design. In Proceedings of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) Jacksonville, FL.
Hurley, S., McNamara, A., Petersen, C., Reilly, C., Salehi, N., Sherven, P. (2017). Creating Online Teaching Competencies and a Faculty Development Curriculum. In Proceedings of the MN eLearning Summit (MELS), Minneapolis, MN.
Reilly, C. (2016). Redefining Quality in eLearning through Authentic Course Design. In Proceedings of the Annual Conference of Distance Teaching and Learning (DTL) Madison, WI.
Reilly, C. (2016). Teaching in the New Millennium: Teachers as Designers of Learning. In Proceedings of the MN eLearning Summit (MELS), Minneapolis, MN.
Reilly, C. (2016). Capture That Outcome: From Moodle to CampusLabs. In Proceedings of the MN eLearning Summit (MELS), Minneapolis, MN.
Reilly, C. (2016). Digital Storytelling. In Proceedings of the MN eLearning Summit (MELS), Minneapolis, MN.
Reilly, C. (2015). Designing for 21st Century Learning. In Proceedings of the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) ELearn World Conference, Kona, HI.
Reilly, C. (2014). Online Teaching as the Art of Hosting. In Proceedings of the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) ELearn World Conference on E-Learning, New Orleans, LA.
Reilly, C. (2014). Designing Collaboration into the Course Development Process. In Proceedings of the Annual Conference of Distance Teaching and Learning (DTL) Madison, WI.
Reilly, C. (2014). Working in the Cloud: Using Google and Cloud-Based Technologies to Design, Develop, and Collaborate in Online Learning. In Proceedings of the MN e-Learning Summit (MELS), Minneapolis, MN.
Reilly, C. (2013). MOOCs Deconstructed: Variables that Affect MOOC Success Rates. In Proceedings of the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) ELearn World Conference on E-Learning, Las Vegas, NE.
Reilly, C. (2013). Five Minds for the 21st Century Workplace. In Proceedings of the Technological Leadership Institute (TLI), Technically Speaking: Leadership in Action Speaking Forums, Minneapolis, MN.
TEACHING
2014 University of Minnesota CI 5301 – fully online
2005-2008 Bemidji State University ED 4737 , ED 3100, ED 3201 -fully online
2002-2004 St. Croix Preparatory Academy Grade 1, 6th Grade math – in classroom
2002-2004 Stonebridge Elementary Grades 2-3, 3-4 – in classroom
SERVICE
2023-present. Computers & Education Peer review of manuscripts
2022-present Active Learning in Higher Education Peer review of manuscripts
2016-present Journal of Formative Design Peer review of manuscripts
2026-present International Advisory Council, UANL, Monterrey, Mexico Advise on online program development and accreditation
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Education Research Association (AERA)
Association for Education Communications and Technology (AECT)
Association for the Assessment of Learning in Higher Education (AALHE)