Tiffany ChristianEDUC 7101-2

Diffusion and Integration of TechnologyWalden University

Mobile devices are small portable handheld devices such as smartphones, PDAs, iPods, iPads, netbooks, gaming devices, and eReaders.

Laptops/ Netbooks capable of viewing and editing video, pictures,

or audio create a variety of presentations video conferencing tools such as microphones

and webcams office productivity applications web-based cloud computing programs

Tablet PCs Display high definition videos and pictures Thousands of applications for productivity and

leisure Touch screen Web-based programs

Gaming Systems Wi-Fi Touchscreen Camera and microphone enabled for recording

and pictures Wide variety of educational games and

purposes Hand-held or easily portable

eReaders Wi-fi Web-based programs and various applications Voice over program to assist struggling

readers Enlarged print and font color Helps with organization skills using

eTextbooks

Smartphones and PDAs Wi-Fi and Internet accessible Hand-held Touchscreen Used for cellular, texting, and multimedia such

as camera, music, and recording Thousands of productivity programs and

applications

Easy accessibility Flexibility Portable Internet capabilities Variety of tools Aid in collaboration and communication Enhance teaching and learning

Limited accessibility to Internet for students outside the classroom

Limited resources with technology within schools and districts

Help students develop 21st century skills to mimic what will be expected in the future

Change in perception of mobile device use in education

Mobile phones were the first of the mobile devices

Evolved from two-way radio to aid with communication after WWII

Lead innovator of first mobile phone was Dr. Martin Cooper in 1973

First portable cell phone became available to consumers in 1984

Initial problems with development include: Costs Size Limited cell area

Various developers for other mobile devices

Marketed for similar purpose: Choice of device Portability Communication Accessibility

1993- first mobile phone with PDA features was created as well as text messaging(SMS) by consumers

1995- Blackberry line of cell phones began with Internet usage

1996- first flip phone developed call StarTac 1998- first color palmed sized PC 2000- Palm Pilot series created 2003- Palm, Blackberry, and Dell Windows

Mobile phones released

2005- Microsoft 3G and Window Mobile created

2006- Micosoft 5.0 Smartphone, Ninento’s Wii, and PlayStation 3 released

2007- Apple’s iPod Touch and iPhone released; Android operating system; Amazon Kindle; Netbooks

2008- myriad of Smartphones consumed the market

2009- Kindle 2 and Barnes & Noble Nook eReaders released

2010- Apple releases iPad and iPhone 4; Blackberry PlayBook, and T-Mobile’s myTouch 4G

2011- Xbox 360 released

Produced by various companies

Costs range from $0 to $1,000 depending on device

Marketed through word of mouth, television and online ads, newspaper/magazines, various Internet websites, billboards, and store displays

Teachers and administrators will be innovators and early adopters

Strategies to aid with adoption would include: Compatibility- consistent with individual needs Trialability-work with many different devices

during trial period Observability-assess what works best

Prepares students for workforce in 21st century

Promotes problem-solving in real time

Use media to communicate effectively

Ability to work collaboratively and be create

Fluent in assessing and acquiring information

Target administrators and teachers Function as key change agents to diffuse

adoption Get buy-in from community and parents Shape individual perceptions by

emphasizing the importance of adopting mobile devices as tools to enhance learning

Provide incentives to those who adopt early

Decentralized diffusion system best approach Wide sharing of power and control among

teachers and administrators

Peer diffusion through horizontal networks

Problem-centered approach

High degree of adaption

According to Lucking, Christmann, and Wighting (2010), cell phones hold the most promise for the spread of one-to-one computing.

According to Bestwick and Campbell (2010), 69% of children ages 2-17 were reported users of the Internet.

Fastest growing population of Internet users are among 2-5year olds (Bestwick & Campbell, 2010).

Prepare students for future

Inevitable change

Combat the accessibility gap for those with limited resources

Let’s ignite a revolution of students prepared to be successful in the 21st century.

Be an agent of change and a champion leading the way to incorporate these tools and use mobile devices to create positive experiences for teachers and students!