This document discusses designing a model to measure the cost effectiveness and impact of online learning platforms. It aims to establish metrics to assess the impact of e-learning at universities in Ecuador. The researchers will analyze models of evaluation, identify valid indicators of impact, and determine influential factors to estimate profitability and return on investment and expectation. The goal is to define a model that can measure ROI and ROE to determine if investing in e-learning is profitable for universities.

1. Designing a model to estimate the
impact and cost effectiveness of
online learning platforms
Meza-Bolaños, Doris1;
Compañ-Rosique, Patricia2;
Satorre-Cuerda Rosana3
1Universidad Central del Ecuador, dmeza@uce.edu.ec
2 Universidad de Alicante, patricia.company@ua.es
3 Universidad de Alicante, rosana.satorre@ua.es

2. Introduction
• An important
product in the
information
society and
knowledge
society
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Institutions
Programs
Teachers and researches
Students
Impact, return on invest, on
expectatives
Technological Learning Ecosystem

3. The models of teaching-learning
and TIC’s
Learning Participation
Digital
literacy, skills
creativity
Ability of
critical
thinking
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4. CONTEXT AND MOTIVATION THAT
DRIVES THE DISSERTATION RESEARCH
• “If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.”
Peter Drucker (Founder of modern management)
• Define the specifications and level of use of e-learning
tools in public universities in order to improve
• Establishing a metric on which to assess the impact of
e-learning at the Ecuadorian state universities.
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5. STATE OF THE ART
Many subjective
and complex
factors
Characteristics
to be quantified.
Measuring
Success Identify
metrics that
matter
Increasing vs.
Decreasing
Activity vs. Results
Learning vs.
Performance
The value of
training in the
terms desired by
stakeholders.
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6. Return of Invest VS Return of
Expectation
INVESTMENT (ROI) EXPECTATION (ROE)
Financial area Results
Estimate cost and benefits in
monetary terms
Estimating costs and benefits
aligned to the objectives of the
stakeholders
Isolate the effect of investment
and calculate its value
Demonstrate extent that
expectations were met and
calculate the value
Orientation
Justification
Evaluation
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7. HYPOTHESIS
• It may be possible to establish a model to assess
the return on investment and expectation that a
university makes on e-learning to determine
whether it is profitable or not.
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8. Questions?
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9. 9
PLAN
ACTEVALUATE
REFLECT
RESEARCH APPROACH AND METHODS
RESEARCH
• Using cycles of
action and reflection
• Practical inquiry
collaboratively.
• Its purpose is to
improve.

10. RESEARCH APPROACH AND METHODS
• Analyze different models of evaluation for the
teaching-learning processes and the impact of
technology on them.
• Identify a set of valid indicators to assess the
impact of training programs in virtual
environments.
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11. RESULTS TO DATE AND THEIR
VALIDITY
• Determine influential factors for estimating
profitability and impact of the use of virtual
learning platforms; as an
– Improvement methodology,
– Aligned to learning outcomes
– Aligned to expectation of the organization .
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12. RESULTS TO DATE AND THEIR
VALIDITY
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Set of
quantified
elements
Ensure the
viability
ROI and
ROE

13. DISSERTATION STATUS
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Josep M. Duart
Vann Slyke
Kirkpatrick Marshall and Shriver
ROI
ROI
ROI
y
ROE
ROI
y
ROE

14. CURRENT CONTRIBUTIONS
• It will identify the key elements that can be
considered in the evaluation of process of e-
learning with respect to
– Management
– Design
– Implementation
• Ensuring a positive impact within the
institution.
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15. EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
• To define a model to measure the return on
investment (ROI) and return on expectation
(ROE).
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16. THANKS
Meza-Bolaños, Doris1;
Compañ-Rosique, Patricia2;
Satorre-Cuerda Rosana3
1Universidad Central del Ecuador, dmeza@uce.edu.ec
2 Universidad de Alicante, patricia.company@ua.es
3 Universidad de Alicante, rosana.satorre@ua.es