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Virtual Learning Professional Development Workshop. Walden University. By: Amy Ward. By the year 2024 nearly 80% of learning will evolve through Distant Education. T o On-Line Learning. Unlock your Future. Millions of learners are enrolled in on-line courses.
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Virtual Learning Professional Development Workshop Walden University By: Amy Ward
By the year 2024 nearly 80% of learning will evolve through Distant Education.
To On-Line Learning Unlock your Future Millions of learners are enrolled in on-line courses. Balancing work, education and family became a reality to many with higher education opportunities. Thanks to developing technology the gateway to distant educational learning is now open to the world.
Future Holds Endless Opportunities Then…. 1980’s Now… 2011
Technology Innovations: Centralized Group Focus Technology innovations have changed over the years of learning. New Technology changes with collaborative projects, student presentations and demonstrations to their peers as “network” advancements to centralize the unit of innovation to work effectively toward a common goal.
Technology Moving Forward 1991-2011 Blackboards – Whiteboards – Smartboards -- IPods – Laptop Computer – Cellular Phones – Iphone – Wiki – Blogs – 3D Imagery – Cloud Computing
Key Attributes for Professional Development: Rogers (2003)
Adopter Categories for Innovations Innovators Early Adopters Early Majority Late Majority Laggards
Smart-Board Technology: Innovator 1991 CEO David Martin Co-Founder Smart Technologies
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Early Majority: Followers in Technology Innovation Deliberate Adopt New Ideas Hold Positions Interact with Friends Leaders in System
Late Majority: Skeptics of Innovation Consist 1/3 of the System Economic Reasons Skeptical Users Peer Pressured to Try Innovation Feel Safe before Adopting Innovation
Laggards: Last to Try Innovation Traditional Minimal to No Leadership Isolates in the System Suspicious of Innovation Extremely Cautious
S-Curve: Technology Innovation Technology as advancements are made and new efforts for updates.
S-Curve: Technology- Growth/Time The changing technology from discussion boards- smart-boards- interactive websites- distant learning
S-Curve: Breakdown of Technology How does Technology Evolve Today for Future Learning…
Innovation Process for Smart-Boards Initiation Implementation Rogers (2003) p. 421 5 Stages to the Innovation Process
Role of Champion: Charismatic Leader for Innovation Powerful Individuals Coordinate Action for Group Finds Sustainability Encourages & Motivates Other Members
Why Integrate Innovation? • Smart-board Innovation • Need for Future Change Bored in Class Interactive Learning
InnovativeLearning is for everyone … Are you ready to experience a new wayto learn?
It’s Your Turn to Choose… Innovative Technology Holds … 2012… Smart-Boards in Each Classroom
References: New Horizons for Learning. (2005). Technology in education. Retrieved July 18, 2011,from http://www.newhorizons.org. Roblyer, M.D. (2006). Integrating educational technology into teaching. (4th ed.). New Jersey: Pearson Education Inc. Rogers, E. M. (2003). Diffusion of innovations (5th ed.). New York, NY: Free Press.