Student: Candice R. Jones Student ID # A Program: Ph.D. in Education Specialization: Educational Technology Instructor: Amar Almasude, Ph.D. Walden University June 19, 2011

Need Update Equipment Engagement Effectiveness Efficiency

Research Hirox Company Current Studies & Support Brunsell, E., & Horejsi, M. (2010) Dickerson, J., & Kubasko, D. (2007)

Development Zarbeco Handheld Digital Microscope MiScope 40 – 140x Magnificaiton

Commercialization Olympus 2010 partnership Portable Handheld Digital Microscopes

Innovation-Decision Timeline Knowledge Persuasion Decision Implementation Confirmation

Communication Channels Mass Media Interpersonal

No. Sites/No. Cases Years S-Curve of Innovation Television Microscopy/Telepathology

No. Sites/No. Cases Years S-Curve of Innovation Virtual SlideTelepathology

University of Arizona - Ultrarapid Virtual Slide Project Virtual Slide Output/24 Hours

Innovators & Early Adopters Science Teachers Already utilizing technology Eager to bring STEM to the Classroom Hands on Student Centered

Resistance Change Demonstration Ease of Use Exposure

Attributes to Move Forward Relative Advantage Compatibility Complexity Trailability Observability

Critical Mass Achieved in the Scientific Community Achieved in the Medical Community

Centralized Approach Critical Mass Established technology Familiarity with the technology Purchasing power

Change Agents Science Coordinators Role of the Department Chair Positive Social Change Develop the Need for Change Establish Information Exchange Diagnose Problems Create Intent to Change Translate to Action Stabilize Adoption Terminate Relationship

Unlock the Future We CAN Make a Difference STEM Utilizing Current Technologies Research Based Student Centered

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