STORY BOARD FOR STUDY SYNC MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATION EDUC 8841: DIFFUSION AND INTEGRATION OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PROFESSOR AMAR ALMASUDE Vaughn M. Bradley, Jr.

What is Study Sync Study Sync is a Learning Management System or (LMS) Promotes Reading, Writing and Critical Thinking (Study Sync. 2012, para. 2). Study Sync Features Include A Digital Library, Online Writing Peer Review Common Core Assignments Assessments Writing Practices (Study Sync, 2012). The web link for Study Sync is - studysync/benefits/

Four Stages of Innovation Development Need Research Development Commercialization

The Need for Study Sync The Problem Giving Rise to the Innovation Engages Students with the Use of Technology Literacy Skills for the 21 st Century Common Core Learning Skills Flexible Access to Technology Provides Multiple Differentiated Activities

The Need for Study Sync Continued Provides Higher Level Courses Algebra 2 Pre – Calculus Spanish Level 3 French Level 3 Provides Flexible Scheduling Saves the School System $40, in Transportation Expenses Provides Teachers with Instructional Approaches to Use in the Classroom

The Research Behind the Organization Research or Development Behind the Organization Study Sync is the Flagship Product of Book Head Ed Learning, LLC. The Company’s Chief Education Advisor is Dr. Lawrence Baines Experts on Learning Management Systems Harvard UC Berkeley MIT

The Research Behind the Organization The Findings Behind the Research Time Worthy Activities Supports the Physical Structure of the Brain Sophisticated Imaging Techniques Stimulates the Intellect Helps Students Build Connections Helps Build Success on Challenging Tasks

The Research Behind the Organization Continued Step – by – Step Tasks Provides Reading Images Promotes Reading and Writing Promulgates Thinking Provides Updates to Social Network Draws from Most Current Studies in Pedagogy

The Research Behind the Organization Continued Schooling in a Virtual Setting Engages Students Sustains Intellectual Interest Supports Next Stages of Education and Work Advanced Reading Ability Advanced Math Ability Greater Breadth and Depth of Skill

The Research Behind the Organization Continued The “Lead Thinkers” and Manufacturers for the Innovation Co – Director: Tony Wagner Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Collaboration and Leadership Agility and Adaptability Initiative and Entrepreneurialism Effective Oral and Written Communication Accessing and Analyzing Information Curiosity and Imagination

The Research Behind the Organization Continued Most School Programs Lack Test Preparation Skills Do Not Fulfill Literacy Demands Do Not Provide Post – Secondary Preparation Study Sync Opportunities Create Ideas Problem Solve Connections with Friends Engages Student Learning Build Upon Current Interests

The Research Behind the Organization Continued Learn Capital Produces Study Sync Provides Investment Partners Robert J. Hunter Greg Mauro Tom Vander Ark

The Development Process of the Innovation Problems in Development Process Remediation Issues Comprehension Thinking Critically Ways of Knowing Technological Need Instruction Collaboration Information Integrity

The Development Process of the Innovation Continued Problems Innovation May Encounter During Development Advance Curriculum for Diverse Learners Curriculum Provides Only One Pathway Providing Curriculum in Multiple Subject Areas Social Networking

The Development Process of the Innovation Continued Study Sync and Student Motivation Study Sync Provides for Student Interests Distinction Success Study Sync Scaffolds Learning

The Development Process of the Innovation Continued Intended Audience for Innovation Secondary Teachers Middle School Students Higher Level Math Algebra 2 Calculus Foreign Language Courses Spanish Level 3 French Level 3

Commercialization of the Innovation Production, Manufacturing, Packaging, Marketing, and Distribution Study Sync’s Electronic Course Room Models College – Level Academic Discourse Standards – Based Online Learning Curriculum Multimodal Methods Broadcast Quality Video Animation Audio Readings Images Social Networking Tools

Commercialization of the Innovation Continued Team of Online Educators Designers Developers Programmers Management Team Academic Advisors Executive Advisors

Five Stages of the Innovation – Decision Process Knowledge Persuasion Decision Implementation Confirmation

Knowledge Stage Study Sync Motivates Student Reading Study Sync Promotes Student Writing Study Sync Supports Problem - Solving Provides Program Supports A Dynamic Digital Library Multi – Media Assignments Reading Writing Peer review Discussion

Persuasion Stage Embedded Literacy Skills for 21 st Century Learners Collaborative Supports to Enhance Learning Skills Lessons that Align with New Common Core Learning Standards Easy Access to Online Resources Provides Multiple Ways for Teachers to Differentiate Instruction Provides Multiple Implementation Models Helps Increase Student Skills in Reading, Writing and Critical Thinking Provides a Research Based Curriculum Encourages Middle Schools to Apply

Decision Stage The Board of Education Approval The Department of Strategic Project Management and Planning Coordinates Functions and Operations Implements Six Phases of Study Sync Between 2013 – 2018 Selection Process for Phase Schools The First Five Phases of Study Sync to Include Five Schools The Last Phase of Study Sync to Include Ten Schools

Implementation Stage Coordination Between Phase Middle Schools and High Schools Classes in Algebra 2 Classes in Pre – Calculus Classes in Spanish 3 Classes in French 3 Collaboration Teams Middle School Scheduler Math Resource Teacher English Resource Teacher Student Performance Comparison Data Quarterly Administrative and Supervisory Board Meetings

Confirmation Stage Set Phase School Models Using Study Sync Student Performance Data Comparisons on Different Phase Schools with Modifications Learn to Define Teacher Roles and Responsibilities Utilize Data to Support Study Sync Phase Planning for High Schools Monitor Data Trends on Student Progress

STUDY SYNC INNOVATION PROCESS TIMELINE Innovation Process Time Frame Knowledge Phase January 14, 2013 – June 17, 2013 Persuasion Phase June 17, 2013 – July 19, 2013 Decision Phase August 9, 2013 August 8, 2014 August 7, 2015 August 5, 2016 August 6, 2017 August 4, 2018 Implementation Phase August 26, 2013 – May 23, 2014 August 25, 2014 – May 22, 2015 August 24, 2015 – May 21, 2016 August 22, 2016 – May 19, 2017 August 21, 2017 – May 18, 2018 August 20, 2018 – May 17, 2019 Confirmation Phase May 29, 2014 – June 13, 2014 May 28, 2015 – June 12, 2015 May 26, 2016 – June 10, 2016 May 25, 2017 – June 9, 2017 May 24, 2018 – June 8, 2018 May 23, 2019 – June 7, 2019

The S – Curve for Study Sync Innovators Early Adopters Early Majority Late Majority Laggards

Innovativeness and Adopter categories for Study Sync Adoptive Categories for Study Sync 2013 – 2018

Projection Study sync innovation s - curve Projection Study Sync Innovation S – Curve Between

Perceived Attributes of Innovations and How Perceptions Relate to the Rate of Innovation Variable that Affect an Innovations Rate of Adoption Type of Innovation Decision The Nature of Communication The Nature of the Social System The Extent of Change Agents

Perceived Attributes of Innovations and How Perceptions Relate to the Rate of Innovation Continued The Five Perceived Attributes of Innovations Relative Advantage Compatibility Complexity Trialability Observability

Perceived Attributes of Innovations and How Perceptions Relate to the Rate of Innovation Continued Change Agent Social Marginality Information Overload The Seven Roles of Change Agents Need for Change Establish Information Exchange Relationship Diagnose Problems Create Intent to Change Client Intentions Into Actions Stabilize Adoption and Prevent Discontinuance Achieve Terminal Client Relationship

Perceived Attributes of Innovations and How Perceptions Relate to the Rate of Innovation Continued Key Change Agents to Implement Study Sync to Effect Positive Social Change The Department of Strategic Project Management and Planning Members from School Leadership Teams Administrators Resource Teachers Team Leaders Staff Developers Elected Faculty Representatives.

Perceived Attributes of Innovations and How Perceptions Relate to the Rate of Innovation Continued Combinations of Perceived Attributes to Achieve Critical Mass Relative Advantage Compatibility Observability A Centralized vs. Decentralized Diffusion System Achieving Critical Mass

Perceived Attributes of Innovations and How Perceptions Relate to the Rate of Innovation Continued For Strategies to Reach Critical Mass for an Interactive System Highly Respected Individuals Individual Perceptions Introduction to Intact Groups Incentives for Early Adoption

Perceived Attributes of Innovations and How Perceptions Relate to the Rate of Innovation Continued Strategies to Support the Use of Study Sync in Meeting Critical Mass Adoption by Highly Respected Individuals The School System’s Context for Pressures to Adopt Study Sync Coordination Within the School System The Department of Strategic Project Management and Planning Middle School Leadership Teams

Specific Variables that Make Organizational Adoption Different from Individual Adoption Innovation Processes within Organizations Initiation Agenda Matching Implementation Redefining/Restructuring Clarifying Routinization

Specific Variables that Make Organizational Adoption Different from Individual Adoption Continued Study Sync Provides Higher Level Math and Foreign Language Courses in 38 Middle Schools Study Sync Saves the School System Over $40, in Expenses for Transportation Study Sync Provides Students with Essential 21 st Century Literacy and Math Skills Common Core Curriculum Initiatives Flexible Access Multiple Differentiated Activities Study Sync Supports Collaboration Study Sync Provides Students with Optimal Resources to Support Student Learning Needs

References Rogers, E. M. (2003). Diffusion of innovations (5th ed.). New York, NY: Free Press. StudySync. (2012). What is studysync. Retrieved from studysync/?ga-link=explore studysync/?ga-link=explore