ISLT 9475 - Diffusions of Educational Innovation
Course Description:
Change happens, but not always the way you want it to happen. This course will help you take charge of change by understanding change dynamics and using proven methods to influence change in any organization. Learn why some innovations are adopted and others are abandoned; why some people are quick to change and others need more time. Most importantly — learn how to make the changes you want to happen.
Change happens, but not always the way you want it to happen. This course will help you take charge of change by understanding change dynamics and using proven methods to influence change in any organization. Learn why some innovations are adopted and others are abandoned; why some people are quick to change and others need more time. Most importantly — learn how to make the changes you want to happen.
Reflection:
This course was one of the most enlightening courses of my program. I found myself thinking a lot about what I had read and was learning long after I put my laptop/ books away. It was interesting taking a closer look at the diffusion networks in my workplace. The phrase "it's all about who you know" kept popping up in my head. It couldn't be more true when you work in an organization with more than 5,000 employees. It was also interesting to take a look at who are the change agents and who are the slower to adopt individuals in my organizations. I also realized that these generalizations can be adapted to many operations in the hospital and not just for using and encouraging technology. Being a change agent can be anyone from all levels, which can be empowering. I was also thinking about how to teach children these skills and how they can use the diffusion networks to be advocates for their treatment and for academic success while a patient.
For the CBAM project I wanted to take a closer look at Digital Citizenship in an effort to bring more opportunities to teach pediatric patients about the subject. I used my children's school as they have an already established program and several teachers who are excellent advocates for digital citizenship. I was able to speak with teachers and administrators about what is offered and break down what works and doesn't work. I hope to eventually establish a program at the hospital. I believe knowledge I learned from the CBAM project will help create standards and guidelines for using technology in the pediatric hospital setting.
This course was one of the most enlightening courses of my program. I found myself thinking a lot about what I had read and was learning long after I put my laptop/ books away. It was interesting taking a closer look at the diffusion networks in my workplace. The phrase "it's all about who you know" kept popping up in my head. It couldn't be more true when you work in an organization with more than 5,000 employees. It was also interesting to take a look at who are the change agents and who are the slower to adopt individuals in my organizations. I also realized that these generalizations can be adapted to many operations in the hospital and not just for using and encouraging technology. Being a change agent can be anyone from all levels, which can be empowering. I was also thinking about how to teach children these skills and how they can use the diffusion networks to be advocates for their treatment and for academic success while a patient.
For the CBAM project I wanted to take a closer look at Digital Citizenship in an effort to bring more opportunities to teach pediatric patients about the subject. I used my children's school as they have an already established program and several teachers who are excellent advocates for digital citizenship. I was able to speak with teachers and administrators about what is offered and break down what works and doesn't work. I hope to eventually establish a program at the hospital. I believe knowledge I learned from the CBAM project will help create standards and guidelines for using technology in the pediatric hospital setting.
Course Artifact:
CBAM - Digital Citizenship
CBAM - Digital Citizenship