What does ROI analysis focus on when evaluating educational technology?

• A. The total number of devices deployed
• B. Vendor popularity
• C. The relationship between anticipated benefits and costs
• D. User interface aesthetics

Answer: (C)

ROI analysis focuses on whether the expected benefits from educational technology justify the costs involved. It looks at the relationship between what you gain (like improved learning outcomes, time saved for teachers, reduced remediation, and scalability) and what you spend (purchase price, implementation, training, support, and ongoing maintenance). The goal is to determine if the investment delivers value—if the benefits exceed the costs, the ROI is positive. It’s not about how many devices you deploy, vendor popularity, or how the UI looks; those factors influence costs or user experience, but ROI centers on the value produced relative to the money and resources invested.