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 **Identify an Innovation – 8841 Week 2 Assignment by Marlene Kent **  Based on available research and near future predictions of The 2009 Horizon Report K12 Edition ([]) and Technology Tools article by Collinge (Dec 2009), I have selected the integration of Web 2.0 tools in the science curriculum over a three year period. This would apply to our high school and home school academies students with training teachers on tools already freely available with an emphasis on collaboration (CSCL “Computer Supported Collaborative Learning) such as Moodle forums, Google docs, power points, web site development, animato free video making; and would progress to training teachers and developing lesson plans incorporating the use of one-to-one computer mobiles.  After evaluating the four elements of diffusion: the ease of diffusion based on our current Moodle capabilities and other free resources, the social structure and students of our school, the communication channels for teacher professional development; the futurist predictions from the Horizon Report 2009, the recent CUE (Computer Using Teachers) conference abstracts, and the needs of our students to prepare them for 21st century careers; I chose Web 2.0 tools for student collaboration development. Manzo, Kathleen K. (2009, April). Students see schools inhibiting their use of new technologies. Education Week, 28 (27), 10. Retrieved March 22, 2010, from ProQuest Central. (Document ID: 1674134601). The survey was developed and administered by Project Tomorrow, the Irvine, California-based nonprofit organization. More than 280,000 K-12 students across the country took part in the 2008 online poll, along with 28,000 teachers, 21,000 parents, and 3,000 administrators. References: Byrne, R. (2009). The Effect of Web 2.0 on Teaching and Learning. Teacher Librarian, 37(2), 50-53. Retrieved from Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts database. Clark, Aaron & Ernst, Jeremy V. (2006). A model for the integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The Technology Teacher, 66 (4), 24-26. Retrieved March 22, 2010, from ProQuest Central. (Document ID: 1186807531). Collinge, J.. (2009, December). TECHNOLOGY TOOLS. Training Journal, 73. Retrieved March 22, 2010, from ProQuest Central. (Document ID: 1918009241). CUE.ORG conference, March 2010. “Using Technology to Enrich a Project-Based Learning Curriculum” //Liz Chacon, Rebecca Pollack, Paul Gassner. Description:// Using technology to enrich a project-based learning curriculum that focuses on 21st century skills and critical thinking. Dede, C. (2008). [DVD]. Barriers to Adoption. Baltimore:Laureate Education, Inc. Franklin, T., Sexton, C., Lu, Y. & Ma, H. (2007). PDAs in Teacher Education: A Case Study Examining Mobile Technology Integration. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 15 (1), 39-57. Retrieved March 22, 2010, from ProQuest Central. (Document ID: 1184989841). Loertscher, D. (2009). Does Technology Really Make a Difference?. Teacher Librarian, 37(2), 48-49. Retrieved from Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts database. Manzo, Kathleen K. (2009, April). Students see schools inhibiting their use of new technologies. Education Week, 28 (27), 10. Retrieved March 22, 2010, from ProQuest Central. (Document ID: 1674134601). Park, S., & Ertmer, P.. (2007). Impact of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) on Teachers' Beliefs Regarding Technology Use. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 40 (2), 247-267. Retrieved March 22, 2010, from ProQuest Central. (Document ID: 1447280681). Riddle, J. (2010). Podcasting in the Classroom: A Sound Success. MultiMedia & Internet@Schools, 17(1), 23-26. Retrieved from Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts database. [] Rogers, E. (2003). Diffusion of Innovation (5th ed.). NewYork: Free PressReferences: The 2009 Horizon Report K12 Edition, [].
 * **Identify and briefly describe your innovation, including its potential use and benefit to your industry. **
 * **Explain why you selected this innovation in comparison to the other two. **
 * **Support your selection with at least one diffusion study. Include an APA citation for your study. **