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| International Paper Session - Enhancing Engagement in Academic Practice Activities |
| Saturday, May 26, 2007 |
| 4:00 PM–4:50 PM |
| America's Cup C |
| Area: EDC |
| Chair: Summer Ferreri (Michigan State University) |
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| Behaviorally-Based Educational Games: "Steady Learning". |
| Domain: Applied Research |
| C. WILLIAM DECKNER (Retired), Patricia Deckner (Clayton State University), Deborah F. Davis (Clayton State University) |
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| Abstract: Educational games will be presented that can be used to teach a wide variety of subjects. Like programmed instruction, Steady Learning requires active responding rather than passive reading and provides immediate informational feedback and differential reinforcement. Additionally, the games have social and competitive features that make them more motivating and fun than standard programmed instruction. The games incorporate both old-fashioned playing boards and interactive computer technology. Players have a variety of ways to compete against their own scores and the scores of others in both “Soccer” and “Racing.” An individual, two people or teams can play. |
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| Research-Based Suggestions to Increase Students' Productivity and Accuracy on Independent Seat-Work. |
| Domain: Applied Research |
| SUMMER FERRERI (Michigan State University) |
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| Abstract: The author will present two research studies both designed and conducted to address independent seat-work productivity, accuracy and off-task behavior during seat-work periods at two elementary schools. The first study utilized a structured work-sheet format and indiscriminable contingencies across a reversal design with students with disabilities in a second grade urban elementary school. The second study utilized a self-management and self-control intervention across a multiple baseline design with students with disabilities in a third grade urban elementary school. Results report significant increases in student productivity and accuracy and decreases in off-task behavior. |
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