Student: Candice R. Jones [email protected] Student ID # A00129005 Program: Ph.D. in Education Specialization: Educational Technology Instructor: Amar Almasude, Ph.D. Walden University June 19, 2011
Jan 14, 2016
Student: Candice R. Jones [email protected] ID # A00129005
Program: Ph.D. in EducationSpecialization: Educational Technology
Instructor: Amar Almasude, Ph.D.Walden University
June 19, 2011
NeedUpdate EquipmentEngagementEffectivenessEfficiency
ResearchHirox CompanyCurrent Studies & Support
Brunsell, E., & Horejsi, M. (2010)Dickerson, J., & Kubasko, D. (2007)
DevelopmentZarbeco Handheld
Digital Microscope MiScope
40 – 140x Magnificaiton
CommercializationOlympus 2010 partnershipPortable Handheld Digital Microscopes
Innovation-Decision TimelineKnowledgePersuasionDecisionImplementationConfirmation
Communication ChannelsMass MediaInterpersonal
No
. S
ites
/No
. C
ases
Years
S-Curve of Innovation
19861968
Television Microscopy/Telepathology
No
. S
ites
/No
. C
ases
Years
S-Curve of Innovation
20001968
Virtual SlideTelepathology
Innovators & Early AdoptersScience TeachersAlready utilizing
technologyEager to bring
STEM to the Classroom
Hands on Student Centered
ResistanceChangeDemonstrationEase of UseExposure
Attributes to Move ForwardRelative AdvantageCompatibilityComplexityTrailabilityObservability
Critical Mass Achieved in the Scientific CommunityAchieved in the Medical Community
Centralized Approach Critical MassEstablished technologyFamiliarity with the technologyPurchasing power
Change Agents
Science Coordinators
Role of the Department Chair
Positive Social Change
Develop the Need for Change
Establish Information Exchange
Diagnose ProblemsCreate Intent to
ChangeTranslate to ActionStabilize AdoptionTerminate
Relationship
Unlock the FutureWe CAN Make a
DifferenceSTEMUtilizing Current
TechnologiesResearch BasedStudent Centered
References: Brunsell, E., & Horejsi, M. (2010). Probeware: Illuminating the Invisible. Science
Teacher, 77(3), 12. Retrieved from EBSCOhost. Company profile. (2008). Hirox Worldwide. Retrieved June 30, 2011, from
http://www.hirox-usa.com/company/index.html Dickerson, J., & Kubasko, D. (2007). Digital microscopes: Enhancing collaboration
and engagement in science classrooms with information technologies. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, 7(4). Retrieved from http://www.citejournal.org/vol7/iss4/science/article1.cfm
MiScopes. (2007). Zarbeco Portable Digital Imaging Solutions. Retreived June 30, 2011, from http://www.zarbeco.com/products-misc.shtml
Olympus. (2009, June). Retreived June 30, 2011, from http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_headlineDetails.asp?pressNo=777
Rogers, E. M. (2003). Diffusion of innovations (5th ed.). New York, NY: Free Press. Thornburg, D. D. (1996). Campfires in cyberspace. San Carlos, CA: Starsong
Publications. Weinstein, R. (2008, June 8). Risks and Rewards of Pathology Innovation: Billion
Dollar Bets. Presented Cap Foundation Conference Series. Retrieved July 12, 2011 from http://www.cap.org/apps/docs/futurescape/past_conferences_2008.html