How can Assistive Technology help with Classroom Behavior Management ?

 What is behavior?

Functions of Behavior 

 Here are some examples of each function:

http://www.lifewithgreyson.com/2018/06/understanding-functions-of-behavior.html

Watch this YouTube video for more information about the functions of behavior:

Reinforcement: Negative Reinforcement Versus Positive Reinforcement

https://www.findatopdoc.com/Top-Videos-and-Slideshows/Positive-Reinforcement-vs-Negative-Reinforcement

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"Positive Reinforcement describes a functional relation between two environmental events: a behavior  (any observable action) and a consequence (a result of that action). Positive reinforcement is demonstrated when a behavior is followed by a consequence that increases the behavior's rate of occurrence (Alberto, P & Troutman A, 2021)."

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"Negative reinforcement describes a relationship among events in which the rate of a behavior's occurrence increases when some (usually aversive or unpleasant) environmental condition is removed or reduced in intensity" (Alberto, P & Troutman A, 2021

Here is a YouTube video explaining the difference between positive and negative reinforcement :

Three examples of Assistive Technology that supports behavior :

Classroom incentive charts are great behavior management tools that can support behaviors in the classroom. An incentive chart is a low assistive technology that students can use to track their good behaviors and points earned for good behaviors. For example, if a teacher pairs an incentive chart with a token economy system which states that if a student earns ten stars, then they can select a prize of their choice from the classroom's treasure box, then the fact that the students can visually monitor their points/stars will motivate the students to work hard by displaying desired behaviors.

Here is an example of an incentive chart :

Here is a YouTube video showing the benefits of a behavior chart:

Here are two websites explaining how incentive charts can support behavior in children:

https://childlifeoncall.com/2020/11/02/incentive-charts-to-reinforce-positive-behavior-in-children/

https://www.himama.com/blog/behavior-charts-pros-cons/

A timer is a middle assistive technology that can support behavior in the classroom. A timer can help to keep students on task or to accurately monitor their time during classwork. Using timers is effective for classroom behavior management.

Here is a YouTube video showing the benefits of a timer in the classroom:

Here is  two websites explaining the use of timers to curb classroom behavior management: 

 

https://teachingmama.org/10-ways-to-use-a-timer-for-classroom-management/

https://www.organizeandeducate.com/post/why-timers-are-good-for-your-classroom

 The Go Guardian software monitoring is a great high-assistive technology tool for monitoring students while doing assigned activities on their digital devices. A teacher can actively monitor all students' work and interact online using the Go Guardian application. 

Here is a YouTube video with more information on using Go Guardian in the classroom:

Here are some websites with more information on the benefits of Go Guardian on curbing classroom behavior management: 

https://www.goguardian.com/blog/4-benefits-of-using-technology-in-the-classroom#:~:text=GoGuardian%20Teacher%20allows%20teachers%20to,learning%20time%20and%20minimize%20distractions.

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