– Discussion Assignment – Updated!
Please review the article on Wikipedia for “Diffusion of Innovations” –
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diffusion_of_innovations#Elements_of_diffusion_of_innovations
When reviewing the Diffusion of Innovation Theory, do so in context of new innovations in Informatics. This could possibly be a new technology or a new technique for doing something. Review with the intent to underscore the idea that valid theories should be applicable in multiple situations and should help with the formulation of research hypotheses. Then, provide your example in the discussion board.
Explain how you learned about this new innovation and at what Stage of Adoption you currently see yourself when considering the implementation of this new innovation. If you haven’t reached stage five, Confirmation, do you see yourself reaching that stage and if so, why? Why might you reject or discontinue use of the innovation.
Only considering the specific example of innovation you provided and based on the characteristics of Innovators, Early Adopters, Early Majority, late majority or laggards; explain in which category you would see yourself belonging for this innovation. Can you think of other examples of innovations where you would have fallen in a different category? If so, explain which category and what was the innovation?
