Behaviorism and technology
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Behaviorism and Technology
Jessica Bloom & Victoria Devincenzi
Behaviorism: The Theory•Dominant learning theory
throughout 1950’s and 1960‘s: adaptability to environmental stimuli
•Observable, objective, and measurable
•Learning as a permanent change in behavior
Behaviorism: Conditioned Reflex
•Ivan Petrovich Pavlov: “Dog Salivation Experiment"
Behaviorism: Operant
Conditioning•B.F. Skinner’s “The Skinner Box”
Behaviorism: Why it Works
•Clearly stated objectives
•Learners’ response: predictable
•Cued response effective in stressful situations
Behaviorism: Drawbacks
•One dimensional
•Disregards other learning styles
Behaviorism: In the Classroom
•Drill and practice
•Flashcards
•Rewards and punishments
•Prompt feedback
Behaviorism and Technology
•Instant feedback, review and/or quiz
Evaluating Behaviorism and
Technology•Based on predetermined criteria
•All learners evaluated based on same criteria
Behaviorism and Technology: When it Does Not Work
•Bodily/Kinesthetic
•Product is 3 Dimensional
•Learning fine motor skills
Now, we ask you...
What are some ways you have
used behaviorism within your classroom?
How can you include technology
into these practices to supplement
learning?