Personal profile
Research Interests
The body of work synthesizes how higher education institutions can leverage technology-mediated teaching to improve student learning, engagement, and outcomes in large, first-year and engineering programs. Across studies, the author examines course and resource management in virtual environments (Moodle-based) and the implementation of homogeneous, scalable virtual classrooms to address administrative bottlenecks, faculty workload, and scheduling challenges. Using empirical-analytical, quasi-experimental, and longitudinal methods, the research identifies the benefits of a shared teaching-resource model, pre-existing significant learning resources, and iterative renewal of digital materials. Key findings indicate high student satisfaction and learning usefulness (approximately 90–94%), a substantial impact on reducing failure rates, and enhanced teacher creativity and workload relief through base courses and reusable resources. The work emphasizes preventive technology management, timely provisioning of materials, and data-driven adjustments to optimize learning experiences in high-enrollment, early-year programming and linear algebra courses. Overall, the studies contribute a practical framework for planning, deploying, and evaluating virtual classrooms that support inclusion, pedagogy, and educational technology integration in engineering education.
Key Topics:
- Education, Pedagogy, Teacher Training & Inclusion
- Educational Technology, Gamification, XR & Learning Analytics
- Research Methods, Measurement, Bibliometrics & Academic Practice
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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Design of a Research Training Methodology for Novice University Professors and Administrative Staff (FINVE+P)
Teran Alvarado, A. F. (Col), Plua Moran, D. H. (Col), Mora Saltos, N. S. (Col), Llerena Izquierdo, J. F. (PI), Caballero Barros, E. J. (Col), Lopez Chila, R. D. (Col), Llaguno Vera, J. G. (Col), Carrera Jimenez, J. A. (Col), Cedeño Tello, A. M. (Col), Founes Merchan, J. P. (Col), Benites Medina, R. M. (Col), Espinoza Rosero, G. B. (Col), Jaime Carriel, J. R. (Col), Toledo Herrera, L. J. (Col), Ayala Carabajo, R. (Col), Mendez Reyes, J. M. (Col), Issa Morales, E. H. (Col), Suarez Escobar, I. E. (Col), Cordova Leon, J. R. (Col), Zambrano Parrales, F. A. (Col), Zea Villacis, N. M. (Col), Lopez Vargas, A. F. (Col), Puma Rodriguez, R. A. (Col), Rodriguez Farias, M. G. (Col), Pulgar Oleas, N. L. (Col), Diaz Solis, G. E. (Col) & Yaguana Herrera, T. G. (Col)
27/02/24 → 16/04/25
Project: Research and Development
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Educational Innovation in the Teaching of Language and Literature (INELELI)
Cedeño Tello, A. M. (Col), Pombo Bermeo, A. S. (PI), Pincay Rodriguez, M. J. (Col), Salazar Parraga, P. E. (Col), Ormaza Ormaza, H. I. (Col), Diaz Labanda, J. I. (Student), Balladares Alvarado, G. N. (Student), Caicedo Quinde, M. A. (Student), Rojas Valenzuela, A. M. (Student), Belduma Quezada, I. C. (Student), Chuez Mendieta, K. D. R. (Student), Escalante Cayetano, S. S. (Student), Gaibor Ochoa, S. S. (Student), Lucero Benavides, K. V. (Student), Moran Baque, J. P. (Student), Sabando Meza, C. M. (Student) & Zurita Vera, A. P. (Student)
30/01/24 → 26/01/26
Project: Research and Development
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Integration of Strategies in the Initial Training of Professionals in Virtuality (Educarev)
Fiallos Vargas, I. V. (Col), Gonzalez Rivera, P. L. (PI), Nuñez Izaguirre, P. O. (Col), Cedeño Tello, A. M. (Col), Pombo Bermeo, A. S. (Col) & Recalde Raymondy, R. E. (Col)
12/08/20 → 12/08/22
Project: Research and Development
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Design of a general model for training in educational sciences from the Salesian Polytechnic University, Guayaquil campus (MG-CAP)
Fiallos Vargas, I. V. (Col), Gonzalez Rivera, P. L. (PI), Conde Lorenzo, E. (Col), Nuñez Izaguirre, P. O. (Col), Cedeño Tello, A. M. (Col), Medina Romero, M. A. (Student) & Berrones Sanchez, T. M. (Student)
2/01/16 → 7/08/19
Project: Research and Development
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A Learning Resource Management Model for high-enrollment Programming courses in Engineering
Lopez-Chila, R., Mora-Saltos, N., Cedeño-Tello, A. & Llerena-Izquierdo, J., 2023, 4th International Conference on Electrical, Communication and Computer Engineering, ICECCE 2023. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., (4th International Conference on Electrical, Communication and Computer Engineering, ICECCE 2023).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Homogeneity of Engineering Courses from an Assignment Management Model in Virtual Learning Environments
Cedeño-Tello, A. & Llerena-Izquierdo, J., 2023, Intelligent Technologies: Design and Applications for Society - Proceedings of CITIS 2022. Robles-Bykbaev, V., Mula, J. & Reynoso-Meza, G. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 439-447 9 p. (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems; vol. 607 LNNS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Impact of homogeneous use of virtual classrooms based on a management model for teaching-learning processes
Cedeno-Tello, A. & Llerena-Izquierdo, J., 2023, EDUNINE 2023 - 7th IEEE World Engineering Education Conference: Reimaging Engineering - Toward the Next Generation of Engineering Education, Merging Technologies in a Connected World, Proceedings. da Rocha Brito, C. & Ciampi, M. M. (eds.). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., (EDUNINE 2023 - 7th IEEE World Engineering Education Conference: Reimaging Engineering - Toward the Next Generation of Engineering Education, Merging Technologies in a Connected World, Proceedings).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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El Impacto de la Homogeneidad de Aulas Virtuales de Aprendizaje Cooperativo en un Modelo de Gestión Educativa para Procesos de Enseñanza-aprendizaje
Translated title of the contribution :The Impact of the Homogeneity of Virtual Cooperative Learning Classrooms in an Educational Management Model for Teaching-Learning Processes Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper