1. Innovation for Multimedia Presentation Student: Candice R. Jones candice.jones2@waldenu.edu Student ID # A00129005 Program: Ph.D. in Education Specialization: Educational Technology Instructor: Amar Almasude, Ph.D. Walden University June 19, 2011

2. Need Update Equipment Engagement Effectiveness Efficiency

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

4. Development Zarbeco Handheld Digital Microscope MiScope 40 – 140x Magnificaiton

5. Commercialization Olympus 2010 partnership Portable Handheld Digital Microscopes

6. Innovation-Decision Timeline Knowledge Persuasion Decision Implementation Confirmation

7. Communication Channels Mass Media Interpersonal

8. No. Sites/No. Cases Years S-Curve of Innovation 19861968 Television Microscopy/Telepathology

9. No. Sites/No. Cases Years S-Curve of Innovation 20001968 Virtual SlideTelepathology

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

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