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Showing 1 to 20 of 59 for “"Diffusion of Innovation theory"”.
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Technology Adoption and Integration: A Multiple Case Study of Rogers' Diffusion of Innovation Theory in Kuwait
The adoption and integration of technology is limited in K-12 contexts worldwide, including in the Middle East. Based on the work of Everett Rogers (1995) and his disciplines, studies in the United States indicate that teachers' perceptions towards the attributes of technology (relative advantage, …
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Electronic Portfolio Adoption: Developing a Framework by Exploring Faculty Perspectives Through the Lens of Diffusion of Innovation Theory
The use of electronic portfolios (ePortfolios) to support learning, assessment, and professional development across higher education has increased in recent years. However, higher education faculty who are instrumental to successful adoption and implementation are not often invited as active …
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Using diffusion of innovation theory to understand how technology is adopted in mathematics at a South African higher education institution
The issue of students enrolling who are ill prepared in mathematics for university studies has been an area of concern for some time in South Africa. Various universities tried different interventions to address this problem. One example is the establishment of a bridging programme at an …
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Perceived attributes of diffusion of innovation theory as predictors of Internet adoption among faculty members of Imam Mohammed Bin Saud University.
… and research tool worldwide. Perusal of the World Wide Web quickly reveals the variety of information available. Internet adoption can be considered the late 20th century's most important event. In academic environments today, Internet use among faculty members has been widely …
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Exploring determinants of community led total sanitation (clts) on latrine adoption among rural cambodians utilizing the diffusion of innovation theory: a pragmatic approach
… is a global health problem in which 90% of the cases observed occur in rural settings among developing countries. Individuals exposed to open defecation may face higher risks of diarrheal diseases and health consequences. Basic sanitation facilities may mitigate adverse health effects …
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Determinants of green construction adoption in the Malaysian housebuilding industry
The significant challenges of adopting green construction in the construction industry has gained growing attention among related organisations and governments worldwide and contributed to various efforts to promote its adoption and implementation. However, current evidence suggests the struggles …
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An examination of alternative theoretical approaches to understanding consumer opinions of complex and controversial technologies
<p>This thesis investigates some of the theoretical issues currently considered in the literature concerning the key determinants of opinions held by consumers regarding complex and controversial technologies, specifically related to the theories of risk, group polarization theory and Rogers' …
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Preparing Those with Developmental Disabilities for Adulthood and Work: Parent Perspectives on Support Services Available in Washington State
… school to employment vary throughout the state of Washington. There is little information available regarding the opinions of parents and their experiences while navigating supports available in their area, and recommendations for system improvements. This paper derived from an in-depth study …
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Understanding the Innovation of Utilizing Universal Design for Learning in Integrated STEM Classrooms by Early Adaptors
… Universal Design for Learning (UDL) have been often theorized as compatible. However, there has been little research done to understand how UDL is used in real-world integrated STEM classrooms. Our study aimed to understand how current practicing educators in integrated STEM classrooms combine …
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Factors Affecting Adoption and Diffusion of Distance Education Among Health Education Faculty
… to an estimated 6.7 million in 2012. The purpose of this study was to identify which constructs in Rogers' (2003) diffusion of innovation theory are more likely to contribute to adoption and diffusion of distance education in health education. Health education instructors and faculty can use the …
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Cable access television and the Las Vegas community: A study of Clark County viewers
… audience for cable access television in one of the fastest growing markets in the western United States. Based on the limited number of studies revealing inconclusive audience attributes, unclear trends and viewing behaviors, this study is an exploratory venture. It continued the examination …
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Managing disruptive technology : a comparison of academic research and industry practice.
… history, communication and entertainment innovations have had a revolutionary impact on society, culture and the economy. This study focuses on the impact of a recent disruptive technology called the digital video recorder by analyzing the relationship between technology, diffusion, …
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Where Virtual Well-Being Becomes Reality
<p>Strategies to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, specifically quarantine and social distancing protocols, have exposed a troubling paradox: mandated isolation meant to save lives has inadvertently contributed to a decline in America’s well-being. Prolonged isolation due to more remote work and …
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An analysis of the implementation of the Response to Intervention (RTI) model in a central California school district
… method for the identification and remediation of poor readers especially in the early grades. Given the extensive advantages of RTI school districts across the country are interested in adopting such a model however very little research in this area has been completed. This case study sought to …
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Curricular innovations in an EFL program: A technology-enhanced task-based approach
Two innovations constitute the focus of this study. The primary innovation is the implementation of a task-based approach to language learning through the use of Collaborative Projects. The secondary innovation is the use of technology as a supportive tool, a means through which the Collaborative …
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Adoption of low-code development platforms and citizen development in the Icelandic financial market
… development platforms represent a technology innovation that simplifies and accelerates solution development and enables employees with limited IT expertise to design digital solutions. While adoption of these platforms has received increasing attention, empirical research remains limited in …
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Improving Anesthesia Provider’s Understanding of Post-Anesthetic Breastfeeding Recommendations
Purpose. The purpose of this project was to increase certified registered nurse anesthetists, physician anesthesiologists, and post-anesthesia care nurses understanding of evidence-based postanesthetic breastfeeding recommendations.Background. Education was developed to address the outdated …
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Implementation of an Innovative Early Warning System: Evidenced-based Strategies for Ensuring System-wide Nursing Adoption
… This early warning system employs a set of predictive models developed by the KP NCAL Division of Research, which automatically predicts patient deterioration within the next 12 hours based on a complex algorithm of laboratory and clinical data points. Improvements in mortality and length …
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Police officers' adoption of information technology: A case study of the Turkish POLNET system.
One of the important branches of government and vital to the community, police agencies are organizations that have high usage rates of information technology systems since they are in the intelligence sector and thus have information incentives. Not only can information technologies develop intra- …
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