Internet Learning Volume 5, Number 1, Fall 2016/Winter 2017 | Page 72

Internet Learning Volume 5 Number 1 - Fall 2016/Winter 2017
Media Review
Positive Behavior Support Technology
Gregory C. Mandalas, Pennsylvania
Abstract
Schoolwide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
programs provide a framework for dealing with discipline problems
in k-12 schools by using the action research process and positive reinforcement.
As schools across the country continue to implement PBIS
programs, programmers and app designers are creating innovative
products to assist teachers and administrators with their efforts. This
review will highlight some of the most popular apps and programs
that are currently on the market.
Keywords: positive behavior support, positive behavior interventions
and supports, schoolwide positive behavior, ClassDojo, RedCritter
Teacher, SWIS Suites, Check-In/Check-Out, PBIS, SWPBS
Introduction
Schoolwide Positive Behavior Interventions
and Supports (PBIS)
programs provide a framework
for dealing with discipline problems
in k-12 schools by using the action research
process and positive reinforcement.
Once students are educated as
to what acceptable behavior is and is
not, schools then agree on a set of expectations
for the entire campus. Students
are progress-monitored to ensure
expectations are being met and then
placed on a tier system. Tier 1 students
include the general population; Tier 2
students are those requiring moderate
support; and Tier 3 students are those
who are not showing progress with Tier
2 interventions (Sugai & Horner, 2002).
As k-12 schools across the country continue
to implement (PBIS) programs,
programmers and app designers are
creating innovative products to assist
teachers and administrators with their
efforts. This review will highlight some
of the most popular apps and programs
that are currently on the market.
ClassDojo
https://www.classdojo.com/
ClassDojo is a k-12 app that can be used
to reinforce and support positive behavior
in both face-to-face and virtual
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