Apple's Stages of Technology

In 1980, the Apple's ACOT Study identified five stages of technology. Ideally, I move regularly throughout the five stages. For example, I am open to integration into technology but at times I have reservation with using these tools. This is due greatly in part to feeling overwhelm with information given in trainings and being unfamiliar with gadgets. Professionally, I move periodically from adoption to adaption stages. It is difficult to move to the apparition and innovation stages due to accessibility. As a social worker, I do not receive the same access to technology as classroom teachers. I am in the appropriation and innovation stages in my personal life. I am constantly searching the Internet, and technology applications to become more innovative. On many occasions, I do become excessive with using technology in my daily activities. I would like Apple to conduct a follow-up to this study in order to compare differences and similarities.