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DCS606-1W1L : Module One Learning 1 : Theoretical Foundations and Seminal Works [80 points]

 

Question 1: After watching the Ted Talk, write a short essay that addresses the following questions: 

  • Are we in an exponential age? Why or why not? 
  • Do you think exponential growth and innovation is a good thing for society? Why or why not?

[250-word minimum, 30 points total]


Module Lesson: Theoretical Foundations and Seminal Works [80 points]

Completion requirements

Are Disruptive Technologies Good or Bad?

Watch the following video: 


Module Lesson: Theoretical Foundations and Seminal Works [80 points]

Completion requirements

Timeline and Infographic Analysis

Carefully study the following timelines/infographics that explore disruptive/emerging/innovative technologies. Look for patterns and trends in the information presented. Pay attention to which timeline has the most visual appeal and practical use. 











Disruptive innovations often start out as products that are not good enough to compete with existing technology or markets. 

Your answer :

True

Response:

Correct. Even a breakthrough innovation is not necessarily "disruptive." To be disruptive it must impact change at scale. 


The Innovation Sweet Spot

Watch the following video from Macquarie University for three essential components to find the innovation sweet spot (Brown, 2009): 

The Innovation Sweet Spot


For a model that includes sustainability, check out the Innovation Sweet Spot 2.0: 



The Innovation Cycle

Read about the six waves of change and how those have impacted society as we know it today. 

For the full article: Long Waves: The History of Innovation Cycles (Neufeld, 2021)


Forum Discussion Assignment

Go to the discussion forum for this module. 

Think about the innovation cycle and how the waves of innovation have led us to this point today. Then, write a prediction for what the 7th wave could involve (when/what/how). Be sure to reply to at least two of your peers for full participation credit.  

When you are done, complete the final module assessment. 

Do you have any questions you have about the material covered in Module 1?

If you have any urgent concerns, please email the professor/program director. When you are ready, complete the end-of-module assessment in eLearn. 


Further Reading and Resources: 

Lamp, A. (2013). The value of balancing desirability, feasibility, and viability. Crowd Favourite.

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) (2017, September 1). (3:17)

Novak, M. (2014, April 22). No, tech adoption is not speeding up. Gizmodo.

Christensen, C. (2012, March 30). . Harvard Business Review. (7:51)
























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