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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 - http://www.studysync.com/why-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 21st 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 $40,000.00 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 21st 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, 2013August 8, 2014August 7, 2015August 5, 2016August 6, 2017August 4, 2018
Implementation
Phase
August 26, 2013 – May 23, 2014August 25, 2014 – May 22, 2015August 24, 2015 – May 21, 2016August 22, 2016 – May 19, 2017August 21, 2017 – May 18, 2018August 20, 2018 – May 17, 2019
Confirmation
Phase
May 29, 2014 – June 13, 2014May 28, 2015 – June 12, 2015May 26, 2016 – June 10, 2016May 25, 2017 – June 9, 2017May 24, 2018 – June 8, 2018May 23, 2019 – June 7, 2019
The S – Curve for Study Sync
• Innovators •Early Adopters•Early Majority•Late Majority •Laggards
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Projection Study sync innovation s - curve
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PROJECTION STUDY SYNC IN-NOVATION
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Projection Study Sync Innovation S – Curve Between 2013 - 2018
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 $40,000.00 in Expenses for Transportation
• Study Sync Provides Students with Essential 21st 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
• References• StudySync. (2012). What is studysync. Retrieved from • http://www.studysync.com/our-product/what-is-studysyn
c/?ga-link=explore
• Rogers, E. M. (2003). Diffusion of innovations (5th ed.). New York, NY: Free Press.