The document discusses the behaviorism theory and the roles of teachers and students when using this theory with technology. The teacher's role is to move students to higher levels through homework, practice, targeting diverse learning styles, and allowing students to track their efforts. Technology allows teachers to provide individualized instruction and empower student-led learning. Students get rewarded by computer programs for correct answers and can work to earn rewards by playing educational games online. The conclusion states that technology provides teachers an effective tool for instruction.

1. THE ROLE OF THE TEACHER
AND STUDENT
WHEN USING THIS THEORY

2. The Behaviorism Theory
Behaviorism
Theory
Understanding
relationship
between effort and
achievement
Reinforcing
effort

3. Technology and Teachers
Technology allows teachers to:
go beyond the stimulus-
response basis to empower
students to take responsibility
for their learning
Provide instructional activities based
on particular perceived needs with the
aid of technology

4. The Role of the Teacher
The role of
the teacher
is to:
Homework
and practice
Targeting
diverse
learning
styles
Allowing
students to
track their
efforts
Move the
students from
one level to
another
through:

6. Homework and Practice
Homework is repetitive practice and a possibility to apply what is learned
'as an extension of the classroom' which 'provides opportunities for students to
deepen their understanding understanding of the content and gain proficiency
of the skills (Pitler, H. etal, 2007, pg187).
Students can complete their homework and practice various skills by through
the use of educational games and interactive stimulations as well as various
online websites
Through the use of technologies the computer provides a whistle or bell sound
just as a classroom teacher would give a word of praise for a job well done.

7. Targeting Diverse Learning
Styles

8. Allow Students to Track Their
Efforts

9. The role of the students
Get rewarded by a computer
programme when an answer is correct
Use the internet to play games and
quiz oneself in order to be awarded
Work to do something they like in
order to avoid punishment

10. Conclusion
 “Educational technologies have become the tool that a
teacher might use to create an effective instructional
event” (Lever-Duff & McDonald, 2008, pg 18)

11. References
 Pitler H, Hubbel, etal (2007), Using Technology with
Classroom Instructions that Works, Alexandria, V.A:
ASCA
 Maria Terro (2011), Behaviorism and Educational
Technology retrieved from
teachtechcolombia.blogspot.com/…beha…
 Lever-Duff, J, and McDonald, J, (2008), Theoretical
Foundations (Laureate Education, Inc. custom
ed.).Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.
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