Instructional Systems Design and the Diffusion and Adoption of Technology: (Volume 1)

Instructional designers, instructional systems designers, and other educational technologists are, by their nature, innovators. These professionals apply and extend the applied science of learning, systems, communication, and instructional design theory to help students learn. Technology in some capacity is used to make the connections between subject matter experts, teachers, instructors, and their learners. It is common for instructional designers to seek new tools, techniques, and innovations for the improvement of learning, access, quality, and student satisfaction. However, the adoption and diffusion of new educational technology and innovation is a complex process that depends on many variables. Understanding these processes and variables can help designers and technology leaders successfully implement positive change. This book serves as a brief summary of innovation diffusion models, organizational change models, and serves as an introduction to the work of a group of talented instructional designers who have explored specific aspects of educational technology adoption and diffusion. Together we hope that you find these cases, examples, and lessons learned insightful and help you plan for an innovation diffusion of your own.https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/distancelearning_books/1004/thumbnail.jp

Modified motorized vehicles for kids - ArgoTots

The Argo Tots program was put together to he!p children with mobility issues like the Go Baby Go program. The Go Baby Go program was founded by Professor Cole Ganaway at the University of Delaware as part of a research project. In previous semesters, the ArgoTots teams at the University of West Florida , along with Dr Bradley Regez, successfully built a modified toy car for a child in need. In Spring 2021, we are working on a new vehicle model that will serve as an all-purpose vehicle for any kid with any mobility issues