Student: Candice R. Jones candice.jones2@waldenu.eduStudent 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

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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

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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