Digital ReadersStages of Innovation
NeedThe need for E-ink technology is to enhance digital reading
platforms that are easier to read, quickly to obtain, and with
features to search and acquire information without spending the
time physically in searching through books.
ResearchE Ink Corporation is the leading developer and marketer of electronic ink technology for paper-like displays.
DevelopmentThis has developed since 1997 dealing with issues on readability, product design as user friendly, and a wireless network that permeates most urban areas and mobile situations in our society.
CommercializationThe production of the digital reader it has several
manufacturers such as Amazon.com’s Kindle that is only
sold online or Sony’s, PRS-700digital reader that will be
sold in Best buy stores in October 2009.
Timeline of Acceptance Model
Why social and individual decision-making to diffuse innovation may occur.
Timeline of Channels of Communication
Communication Channels on the
Diffusion of E-ReadersThe innovation decision process requires:
Knowledge Persuasion Decision Implementation Confirmation
Innovation Decision Process
Significant Impact to Education
Ergonomics Accessibility More Reading Cost Effectiveness Compatibility to present technology
How to Adopt E-Readers
Customer Reviews on Websites: Best Buy
Amazon
Sony
Barnes and Noble
S-Curve
Variables to the Rate of Adoption
Perceived attributes to adoption
,Type of Innovation –Decision
Communication Channels
Nature of the Social System
Event of Change Agents Promotion Efforts
References:
21st Century Paper. (2006). Strategic Finance, 87(10), 64. Retrieved September 12, 2009, from ABI/INFORM Global. (Document ID: 1019496611).
Ron Miller. (2006, April). Can the Sony Reader Push eBooks into the Mainstream? EContent, 29(3), 13. Retrieved September 12, 2009, from ABI/INFORM Global. (Document ID: 1012273781).
References:
Shankland, S. (2009, September 10). Google offers rivals a place in e-book program. DeepTech, Retrieved from http://news.cnet.com/8301-30685_3-10349301264.html
The Hot New Tech Tools at NECC. (2008, June). Technology & Learning, Retrieved September 13, 2009, from Academic Search Premier database.
WEBSITES:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00154JDAI/?tag=googhydr-20&hvadid=3254143881&ref=pd_sl_177pa6cuyf_e
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp;jsessionid=1AA7F219DE18E888BA26514F6F38E9C7.bbolsp-app04-09?skuId=9492667&st=Sony_Reader&type=product&id=1218117385281#tabbed-customerreviews
WEBSITES:
http://geekswithblogs.net/tomliversidge/archive/2009/06/16/e-readers-in-education.aspx
http://www.eink.com