Online Education Benchmarking: Improve Distance Learning Data
The International Distance Education Benchmark Project (IDEBP) is a groundbreaking Online Education Benchmarking initiative that helps institutions track, analyze, and improve online learning programs beyond IPEDS reporting.
Why Online Education Benchmarking Matters
IPEDS provides basic distance education data, but it lacks program-level insights. To address this, IDEBP will collect:
- Program-level enrollments by CIP code
- Student completions in fully online programs
- Retention and success metrics of online students
- Expanded demographic tracking (race, gender, military affiliation, first-gen status)
Join today and ensure your institution has the data needed to improve online learning outcomes!
How Online Education Benchmarking Works
Step 1️⃣: Institutions Join IDEBP. Colleges and universities enroll to become part of a national benchmarking network.
Step 2️⃣: Institutions Submit Online Learning Data. Participants provide program-level enrollment, completion, and student success metrics.
Step 3️⃣: Access Benchmarking Insights. Institutions compare their online learning performance with peer institutions.
Step 4️⃣: Use Annual Reports to Improve Programs. IDEBP publishes national data reports to help shape policy and institutional decision-making.
Why Institutions Should Join IDEBP
Feature
Benefit
🎯 Better Data
Move beyond course-level tracking with detailed program insights
📊 Benchmarking
Compare online education metrics with peer institutions
🔍 Policy Impact
Influence the future of online education through data-driven advocacy
🌎 Community
Join a network of institutions dedicated to improving distance education
