Diffusion of Technology

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The diffusion of technology into educational settings has long been a subject of great interest. The author of this paper examines the technology diffusion of innovations into middle school classrooms as it pertains to the areas of social studies, math, science, and career connections classes. The paper's writer reviews current literature based on E. Rogers' theory of diffusion and discusses how technology is diffused into curriculum areas in the middle school setting.

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"One of the ways in which technology has been utilized in math at the middle school level, is through the use of graphing calculators. Teachers have found the integration of this technology into the curriculum beneficial for general education students as well as student who have Learning Disabilities. An article entitled, "Using Graphing Calculators with Students Who Have Learning Problems in Middle Grades", explains that the use of Graphing calculators is normally reserved for high school students (Steele, 2007). However, in recent years some middle schools have recognized that introducing middle school students to this technology can assist in preparing them for High School (Steele, 2007)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Denner, J., Werner, L., Bean, S., & Campe, S. (2005). The Girls Creating Games Program: Strategies for Engaging Middle-School Girls in Information Technology. Frontiers - A Journal of Women's Studies, 26(1), 90+.
• Langran, E. & Alibrand, M. (2008) Meridian Middle School Computer Technologies Journal. Issue II, Volume 11, Retrieved, June 29,2008 from; http://www.ncsu.edu/meridian/sum2008/langran/print.html
• Litowitz, L. S. (2007). Model Program: Conestoga Valley School District, PA. The Technology Teacher, 67(3), 34+.
• Marcee M. Steele Using Graphing Calculators with Students Who Have Learning Problems in Middle Grades. Meridian: A Middle School Computer Technologies Journal Volume 10, Issue 1, 2007. Retrieved, June 29,2008 from; http://www.ncsu.edu/meridian/win2007/
• Rogers, E. (1995). Diffusion of Innovations. Free Press

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