scholarly journals Technology-enhanced blended language learning in an ESL class: A description of a model and an application of the Diffusion of Innovations theory

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maja Grgurovic
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovations ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovations Theory ◽  
Class A

scholarly journals Educators who believe: understanding the enthusiasm of teachers who use digital games in the classroom

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colleen Stieler-Hunt ◽  
Christian M. Jones
Keyword(s):  
Elementary Education ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovations ◽  
Pedagogical Issues ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Educational Beliefs ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovations Theory ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Subjective Success ◽  
Information And Communication

This study used qualitative methods to explore why some educators embrace the use of digital game-play (DGP) in the classroom. The results indicated that these teachers had a very strong belief that DGP could be beneficial for learning which stemmed from experiencing their own form of subjective success with using DGP in the classroom, availing themselves of information and advocacy about using DGP in the classroom and personal experiences with DGP either through their own DGP or through watching their own children play games. They also shared positive attitudes towards information and communication technologies generally and had initially been invited to use DGP in the classroom by someone in authority. Their use of DGP was also something that they felt made them different to other teachers. Applying these findings to Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovations theory predicted that the diffusion rate of using DGP in the classroom will continue to be slow. Finally, this study indicates that teachers need to experience their own form of subjective ‘success’ in order to find DGP valuable and this subjective ‘success’ often goes beyond test score performance.Keywords: game-based learning; video games; elementary education; secondary education; educational beliefs; pedagogical issues(Published: 4 September 2015)Citation: Research in Learning Technology 2015, 23: 26155 - http://dx.doi.org/10.3402/rlt.v23.26155

Key Factors Influencing Implementation of Falls Prevention Exercise Programs in the Community

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lesley Day ◽  
Margaret J. Trotter ◽  
Alex Donaldson ◽  
Keith D. Hill ◽  
Caroline F. Finch
Keyword(s):  
Program Implementation ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovations ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Falls Prevention ◽  
Relative Advantage ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovations Theory ◽  
Exercise Programs ◽  
Program Leaders ◽  
Home Based

The study aim was to evaluate the implementation of group- and home-based exercise falls prevention programs delivered through community health agencies to community-dwelling older people. Interviews with program staff were guided by the Diffusion of Innovations theory. Highly consistent themes emerged for the two types of programs. Both had high overall compatibility, high relative advantage, good observability and high inherent trialability—all factors known to strengthen implementation. The level of complexity and low financial compatibility emerged as the strongest potential inhibitors to program implementation in the context examined. The two main factors contributing to complexity were the need to challenge balance safely across a broad range of capability, and practical considerations associated with program delivery.A range of strategies to provide more technical support for exercise program leaders to tailor balance challenge for exercise program leaders may enhance implementation of falls prevention exercise programs.

scholarly journals Intent to Adopt Video-Based Integrated Mental Health Care and the Characteristics of its Supporters: Mixed Methods Study Among General Practitioners Applying Diffusion of Innovations Theory

10.2196/23660 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. e23660
Author(s):  
Markus W Haun ◽  
Isabella Stephan ◽  
Michel Wensing ◽  
Mechthild Hartmann ◽  
Mariell Hoffmann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
General Practitioners ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovations ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
The United States ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovations Theory ◽  
Early Adopters ◽  
Adopter Categories

Background Most people with common mental disorders, including those with severe mental illness, are treated in general practice. Video-based integrated care models featuring mental health specialist video consultations (MHSVC) facilitate the involvement of specialist mental health care. However, the potential uptake by general practitioners (GPs) is unclear. Objective This mixed method preimplementation study aims to assess GPs’ intent to adopt MHSVC in their practice, identify predictors for early intent to adopt (quantitative strand), and characterize GPs with early intent to adopt based on the Diffusion of Innovations Theory (DOI) theory (qualitative strand). Methods Applying a convergent parallel design, we conducted a survey of 177 GPs and followed it up with focus groups and individual interviews for a sample of 5 early adopters and 1 nonadopter. We identified predictors for intent to adopt through a cumulative logit model for ordinal multicategory responses for data with a proportional odds structure. A total of 2 coders independently analyzed the qualitative data, deriving common characteristics across the 5 early adopters. We interpreted the qualitative findings accounting for the generalized adopter categories of DOI. Results This study found that about one in two GPs (87/176, 49.4%) assumed that patients would benefit from an MHSVC service model, about one in three GPs (62/176, 35.2%) intended to adopt such a model, the availability of a designated room was the only significant predictor of intent to adopt in GPs (β=2.03, SE 0.345, P<.001), supporting GPs expected to save time and took a solution-focused perspective on the practical implementation of MHSVC, and characteristics of supporting and nonsupporting GPs in the context of MHSVC corresponded well with the generalized adopter categories conceptualized in the DOI. Conclusions A significant proportion of GPs may function as early adopters and key stakeholders to facilitate the spread of MHSVC. Indeed, our findings correspond well with increasing utilization rates of telehealth in primary care and specialist health care services (eg, mental health facilities and community-based, federally qualified health centers in the United States). Future work should focus on specific measures to foster the intention to adopt among hesitant GPs.

scholarly journals Investigating the Role of Google Classroom as an LMS in Tertiary Level EAP Classes

BELTA Journal ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
S. M. Sanzana Rahman ◽  
Lubaba Sanjana
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovations ◽  
Private University ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Tertiary Level ◽  
Computer Assisted Language Learning ◽  
Academic English ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Attitudes And Perceptions

Using an online platform, such as Google Classroom to engage learners, is a recent practice in the field of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL). It can be used to engage learners to learn academic English skills at the tertiary level in Bangladesh. This paper examines adoption of Google Classroom through the lens of Rogers’ (2003) diffusion of innovations to investigate learners’ experiences, attitudes, and perceptions towards Google Classroom as a Learning Management System (LMS) to engage students to learn the four skills of English. The researchers have undertaken a mixed methods approach to collect data from 105 tertiary level students who are taking EAP courses in a private university. The findings suggest that the participants have strong positive attitude towards the use of different features of Google Classroom due to the availability of training and technological tools. This study is crucial for understanding the importance of using instructional technology (IT) in reshaping English teaching practices in Bangladesh.

scholarly journals Tapping into Residents’ Perceptions to Diffuse Landscape Water Conservation and Protection Practices

EDIS ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 2022 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Colby Silvert ◽  
Laura Warner ◽  
Matt Benge ◽  
John Diaz
Keyword(s):  
Behavior Change ◽  
Agricultural Education ◽  
Water Conservation ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovations ◽  
Landscape Conservation ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovations Theory ◽  
Widespread Adoption ◽  
Landscape Water ◽  
Extension Professionals ◽  
Barriers And Opportunities

This new 4-page article provides real examples of how university researchers used the Diffusion of Innovations theory to analyze Florida residents’ perceptions of landscape conservation and fertilizer behaviors and identify barriers and opportunities to encourage widespread adoption. The information and recommendations are intended for Extension professionals and other practitioners to promote behavior change in household landscaping practices. Written by Colby Silvert, Laura Warner, Matt Benge, and John Diaz and published by the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc405

scholarly journals The Use And Implications of Management Accounting Practices in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 249-295
Author(s):  
Zaid Jaradat ◽  
◽  
Roshaiza Taha ◽  
Rosliza Mat Zin ◽  
Wan Zuriati Wan Zakaria ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovations ◽  
Management Accounting ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
External Factors ◽  
Financial Resources ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovations Theory ◽  
Cost Information ◽  
Traditional System ◽  
Usage Frequency

Management Accounting Practices (MAPs) usage among Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and their implications are examined in this paper. 291 sets of questionnaires were dispersed and six interviews were conducted to gather the data. The usage frequency of individual practices and thematic analysis are deliberated, and the results denote the comparatively low MAPs usage rates among Jordanian SMEs as opposed to those in developed countries. Nonetheless, the reported rates in Jordan are comparable to those in developing countries. Among SMEs, MAPs significantly allow product cost information determination, planning and controlling, and detection of problems. Shortcomings of the traditional system, previous experiments of large companies, and external factors, are considered as the main reasons that motivated SMEs to use MAPs. Insufficient experience, lack of financial resources, and the high costs associated with implementing MAPs are the most crucial reasons that forced SMEs to neglect to use a lot of MAPs. The present study enriches the knowledge of MAPs in the context of SMEs. Also, the significance of MAPs among SME managers is highlighted. Equally, this study should stimulate additional scrutiny and analysis of MAPs amongst SMEs. Keywords: management accounting practices (MAPs), small and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs), Jordan, diffusion of innovations theory

Brazilian FL Teachers through the Lens of the Diffusion of Innovations Theory

2015 ◽  
pp. 374-401 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia Beatriz Monte Jorge Martins ◽  
Herivelto Moreira
Keyword(s):  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovations ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Literacy Teachers ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovations Theory ◽  
University Courses ◽  
Teachers Beliefs ◽  
Attitudes Towards Technology ◽  
Adopter Categories

This chapter describes the technological profile of foreign language (FL) teachers from Modern Languages university courses of the state of Paraná, Brazil. Several features were investigated: teachers' personal characteristics, teachers' beliefs and attitudes towards technology, teachers' digital literacy, teachers' prior CALL/ technology education and Rogers' (1995) adopter categories. The theoretical framework used was the Diffusion of Innovations theory. A quantitative methodological approach was employed to collect data and a survey questionnaire was developed. Statistical analyses examined the relationships between attitudes and digital literacy, adopter categories and attitudes, adopter categories and personal characteristics. The results provided a detailed picture of the ones responsible for the education of future FL teachers in Brazil. With this technological profile, it was possible to reveal the “who” in the process of CALL integration.

Harnessing Information and Communication Technologies for Diffusing Connected Government Applications in Developing Countries

2012 ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
E. Ruhode ◽  
V. Owei
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovations ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Government Agencies ◽  
Public Administrators ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovations Theory ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Information And Communication

Improving information management practices is a key focus for many organisations across both the public and private sectors. An information society begins with a connected government and ICTs are the bedrock and founding pillars of such societies. To assist public administrators think beyond traditional e-government, this study describes a concept of connected government, whose philosophy rests on the integration story that happens behind the scenes of the visible web interface as well as the collaboration among government agencies. Diffusion of Innovations theory is the conceptual framework underpinning this study. The connected government phenomenon is also put into perspective by the systems theory that is explained in this study. This article describes a case study of an organisation in a developing country environment where even the basic e-government services are barely extant. This study was done to determine the connectedness within and across government agencies, with the idea of stimulating some thinking within and among public administrators, around the possibility that a connected government can indeed be established in a developing country setting. The study exposes shortcomings to e-government diffusion not only of the organisation under investigation, but also of other similar enterprises in developing countries within the same context. The paper concludes by proposing a set of recommendations toward diffusing connected government applications as an antidote to identified problems.

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