Self-Monitor: Habit Changer 1.4

Self-monitoring serves as a highly effective mechanism for facilitating behavior change in educational settings.

This process involves students periodically evaluating their own behaviors at designated intervals. For instance, a student might ask themselves every minute, “Am I on task?” If the response is negative, the student redirects their attention to the task at hand. Consistently engaging in these self-checking sessions leads to an increase in on-task behavior over time.

The Happy Frog Self-Monitoring app offers a structured approach to enabling self-monitoring tasks that students can access independently. Educators can customize the self-check question, specify the frequency of checks, and determine the duration of each session. As students develop desired behaviors, educators can gradually extend the time between check-ins, eventually phasing out app usage.

This application includes options for auditory reminders, vibration alerts (for iPhone users), or solely visual notifications, ensuring that its use does not disrupt others in a classroom environment. The app accommodates up to nine students and allows for five distinct tasks per individual.

Furthermore, educators have the ability to establish mastery criteria for each task, enabling the app to identify which goals students have successfully achieved. This feature can be particularly beneficial for providing additional incentives to those who may require extra motivation.

Self-monitoring applications can significantly aid in managing challenging behaviors such as:

• Remaining on task
• Exhibiting positive interactions with peers
• Complying with teacher directives
• Staying in assigned locations
• Taking scheduled breaks
• Monitoring comprehension during reading
• Avoiding impulsive behaviors such as calling out

Additionally, educators can utilize the app to remind themselves to acknowledge positive behaviors and to engage quieter students more frequently.

Students often appreciate the autonomy and privacy that come with utilizing self-monitoring apps, allowing them to take ownership of their learning processes.

If a student struggles with specific behaviors that necessitate ongoing monitoring, this self-monitoring app could be transformative.

This application is grounded in extensive research highlighting the efficacy of self-monitoring strategies, particularly for individuals with Autism, ADHD, and other behavioral challenges. By empowering students with this tool, they take active roles in their behavior management.

Please note: The app must remain open for alerts to function correctly. Closing the app will halt monitoring.

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