I'm on the Curve
I'm on the Curve I have been on a wild ride in the past four decades of technology emerging and I am not ready to get off. I want to outline my journey as to why I feel I am at the cusp of Early Adopter to Innovator on the Diffusion of Innovation Curve and provide why the Masters in Learning Design and Technology will eventually push me over to Innovator. My very first experience with technology was when I was in third grade, I always finished my work before anyone. I was that early finisher and needed enrichment to fuel my learning, so my teacher allowed me to play Oregon trail or Lemonade stand. I recall using floppy discs, a bulky computer with a black screen and green letters that I had to type (command), to play the games. I remember it just sitting in the back with a cover collecting dust until my teacher decided to give it a try and keep me busy. I ended up becoming the helper when other students started playing. The next memory was when I worked for a major cable compa...