Diffusion of Innovation
Let's see... which type of innovator am I? I would be a cross between an early majority and a late majority innovator, leaning more in the direction of the early innovator. The reason I would fit into this area is that I am usually the person that stands to the side and says, "uh...no!" In the past, I would say that computers and I just don't mix, but as of lately, I have really begun to understand how much fun technology can be (and I can't really mess anything up that can't be fixed!!). As an early majority innovator, I am willing to see how the technology works and how user friendly it is before I decide to try the new technology. For example, MP3 players, I can't see the value of purchasing it to download music and/or books. In order for me to adopt something new, I would need to see the value behind it and I have yet to see or understand the need for MP3 players.
After looking at Linda's response I needed to come back and update my response. As far as my work environment, I would classify myself as an early adapter because I am one of a few who use technology in the classroom on a daily basis. I use it so much that when it is not working well for some of the others, the tech guy will call me to see if it is working well in my classroom!
Activities for the week of 1/29
Monday 1/29: Downloaded and listened to podcast
Tuesday 1/30: Looked at classmates blogs
Wednesday 1/31: Started making my PowerPoint for class
Thursday 2/1: Searched the web for sounds to download for my PowerPoint
Friday 2/2: Wrote response for this week
Sunday 2/4: Submitted response and responded to classmates blogs
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- Anita K.
- Rialto, California, United States
- I am a woman dedicated to making a difference in the lives of today's youth that are willing to go the extra mile in order to become significant contributors to the society of tomorrow.
4 comments:
I'm with you on the MP3 players. I still don't know the value of it. My daughter has an IPOD and it seems like I keep putting money into for downloads that I could probably buy a CD with for less.
I'm not a music lover, but I love my iPod. Grammar Girl, Ask a Ninja, Comedy Central, Don & Mike, LSAT logic, Rocketboom, I can't get enough free podcasts. I download and sync before I leave for work and I have enough to last the whole day.
I will join in here and admit that I love my iPod. I too like to listen to a variety of free podcasts, Twit, Net @ Night, Podcast 411 etc.
Ok, I still don't understand the value of iPods, MP3s,...it seems like too much work to download everything when all I have to do is pop in the CD or DVD...
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