1. Lamont Jair Newsome Diffusion and Integration of Educational Technology (EDUC - 7101 - 1) September 29, 2010

2. Knowledge Stage Persuasion Stage Decision Stage Implementation Confirmation Stage 3. The major problem in Schools and educational settings is the need to be able to effectively teach a diverse group of learners. The use of technological advancements allow the shift of pedagogy to allow teachers to become more effective in reaching learners. 4. Who developed the interactive board? Why was the interactive board developed? Who can the interactive boards be used with? http://smarttech.com http://education.smarttech.com/ste/en-us http://www.scholastic.com/interactivewhiteboards http://www.amphi.com/departments/technology/w hiteboard/lessonplans.html 5. Technology used in an effective manner Supportive research Positive feedback from lead users 6. Effective diffusion of technology Effective training and support for first users Positive feedback from teachers Research that support the effectiveness of product Decision Stage 7. Advertising Production Manufacturing Support 8. Prices for Interactive Whiteboards vary, depending on the brand and what is needed, from $750 for just the whiteboard to $6,000 for a whole system. http://www.nextag.com/interactive- whiteboard/compare-html 9. January 16, 2007 I learned about interactive boards at a technology conference and begun to do further research. http://www.presentationtek.com/2006/06/2 2/e-beam-interactive-whiteboard-system/ 10. March 2007 I conducted research on this innovation http://interactivewhiteboardinsights.blogspot.com/2010/0 5/reasons-why-interactive-whiteboards-are.html 11. September 2007 the ebeam interactive board was presented to our school during in-service. http://www.amphi.com/departments/techno logy/whiteboard/lessonplans.html 12. February 2008 our School bought eight ebeams and are expected to buy at least 25 more. http://training.luidia.com/ 13. April 2009 the State Biology test showed that 98% of my students, who were taught on the ebeam, passed the test. http://www.e- beam.com/education/overview.html 14. S Curve of Interactive Boards Diffusion Rate 15. Key Innovators and Early Adopters 16. Strategies to Persuade 17. Key Laggards 18. Change Agents 19. Centralized or Decentralized Approach 20. Critical Mass 0 100,000 200,000 300,000 400,000 500,000 600,000 700,000 800,000 Interactive Whiteboards Sold 21. Role of the Champion 22. Conclusion 23. http://downloads01.smarttech.com/media/sitecore/en/pdf/smart_publications /articlesfromtheceo/2006/2006sbiwbuilttolastusnpupdated07.pdf