Recommendations for Using PowerPoint 2016/2020 to Create Individualized Matching to Sample Sessions on the iPad

Area of Science:

• Behavior Analysis
• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Instructional Design

Background:

• Prior research detailed match-to-sample task arrangements using PowerPoint on touch-screen laptops.
• Tablets like the iPad are increasingly common tools for behavior-analytic practitioners.
• Existing methods may require adaptation for successful implementation on tablet-based systems.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe modifications for using match-to-sample tasks on iPads.
• To enhance the successful application of iPad-based instructional arrangements in behavior analysis.
• To provide practical guidance for practitioners utilizing tablet technology.

Main Methods:

• Adaptation of PowerPoint-based match-to-sample procedures for iPad use.
• Description of specific settings and additional procedures for iPad implementation.
• Focus on practical modifications for common practitioner tools.

Main Results:

• Successful adaptation of match-to-sample tasks on the iPad is feasible.
• Specific procedures and settings enhance practitioner success with iPad-based instruction.
• The described methods facilitate the integration of iPads into treatment programs.

Conclusions:

• The iPad can be effectively utilized for match-to-sample instructional arrangements.
• Modifications to existing methods are crucial for successful tablet-based implementation.
• These adaptations support behavior-analytic practitioners in leveraging technology for treatment.