1. 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

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

12. Resistance Change Demonstration Ease of Use Exposure

13. Attributes to Move Forward Relative Advantage Compatibility Complexity Trailability Observability

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