The New Math for Justifying Online Learning: Leveraging ROI and VOI Analysis for ED Tech Investments

Released at Bb World 2011, July 14, 2011

The New Math for Justifying Online Learning addresses the opportunities that exist for districts to think anew about how they are justifying online learning initiatives as well as other emerging technology projects. The recommendations, tools and featured projects described in the report are designed to support and enhance the current activities of school and district leaders, who are just starting out with an online learning initiative or considering expansion of existing projects.

Key questions examined in this report include:

• What factors are driving districts to initiate or expand online learning?
• What do the terms “Value on Investment” and “Return on Investment” mean in an education setting?
• What is the new math for justifying online learning decisions?
• How are innovative districts using this new thinking to justify their online learning projects?
• How can you use the report’s recommendations and tools in your district to evaluate your district’s ed tech investments?