Self-monitoring is a well-documented practice to assist educators with addressing students' behavioral challenges. However, little research has examined technology to support students' self-monitoring. Within this study, three elementary students were taught self-monitoring skills using student response systems to increase on-task behaviors in an inclusive setting. When prompted by the teacher, students identified as having an emotional disability or students at risk for behavioral challenges used a student response system to record if they were on or off task. A single-subject withdrawal design indicated the frequency of each student's off-task behavior decreased during use of the student response system. During the withdrawal and maintenance phases, frequency of the behavior returned to baseline levels. The technology supported improved student behavior when used, but students were unable to maintain the improved on-task behavior when they were not self-monitoring. Student and teacher perceptions of the student response system technology verified the off-task behavior data; students and teachers were positive about the use of the technology as a self-monitoring tool.
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