Thesis
Adoption of technological innovations: A case study of the assess website
Washington State University
Master of Science (MS), Washington State University
2013
Handle:
https://hdl.handle.net/2376/106857
Abstract
In engineering education, assessment instruments are often developed to evaluate programs and projects. Unfortunately, these innovations are not always adopted by intended audiences. Rogers' Diffusion of Innovations (DI) Theory provides a framework to analyze characteristics of an innovation that will effect adoption. The Appraisal System for Superior Engineering Education Evaluation-instrument Sharing and Scholarship (ASSESS) is a userdriven, web-based catalogue of assessment instrument information. The purpose of this study is to develop an understanding of ASSESS' adoptability as well as to characterize lessons learned and how to apply them to other technical innovations. Interviews with potential users were used to explore user perspectives of ASSESS. It was found that the innovation's Use as an Alternative and its Functionality of Design were the primary categories important for adoption. These categories relate to the Relative Advantage, Complexity, and Compatibility DI characteristics. Focusing on these categories and DI characteristics is recommended for developers of engineering education technological innovations.
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- Title
- Adoption of technological innovations
- Creators
- Sarah Jeanne Brooks
- Contributors
- Shane Brown (Degree Supervisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Washington State University
- Academic Unit
- Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of
- Theses and Dissertations
- Master of Science (MS), Washington State University
- Publisher
- Washington State University; [Pullman, Washington] :
- Identifiers
- 99900525379001842
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Thesis