One and a half billion people, all over the world, are walking around with powerful computers in their pocketsand purses. The fact is they often do not realize it, because they call them something else.

PROPOSAL FOR THE USE OF CELL PHONES IN THE CLASSROOM.

George EngelIn Partial Fulfillment of EDUC-7101Walden University

The Classroom We Want

The Classroom we want

The Classroom we have

How do we get to the classroom we want?

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Why technology has not fully integrated: Not enough resources Not enough planning time Out of date equipment Lack of good software and technical issues

Bauer, J.  & Kenton, J. (2005). Toward Technology Integration in the Schools: Why It Isn't Happening. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 13(4), 519-546.  Retrieved June 30, 2009, from http://proquest.umi.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/pqdweb?did=916970701&sid=2&Fmt=6&clientId=70192&RQT=309&VName=PQD+

S-Curve for cell penetration in the United States

Research of Pedagogical Use Several bullets here Multiple slides as needed

Innovators

Relative advantage Compatibility Complexity Triability

The Laggards

Relative advantage Observability Complexity

What would it take for critical mass? Relative advantage Compatibility Complexity Observability

Critical Mass

1. Opinion leaders need a positive view of the innovation.

2. Inventive and technologically sound faculty

3. Incentives of recognition4. The idea of inevitability

(Rogers, 2003)

A Hybrid Approach

Centralized – vertical diffusion Appoint a change agent

Decentralized – horizontal diffusion Opinion leaders Local innovators

Role of the Change Agent

Show a need for change Establish an information exchange

relation ship Diagnose problems Create an intent to change Translate intent into action Stabilize the adoption Achieve a terminal relationship

(Rogers, 2003)

Who are the change agents

District technology coordinator Lead innovators in each building

“Change cannot occur until there is more pressure to change than not to change”

-- Dr. Willard Daggert

Needs

Improve student achievement

Improve Digital Literacy

Greater Student Engagement

Greater student access to technology

How do we meet these needs? Hand held computers Web 2.o technologies