T. V. Joe Layng
T. V. (Joe) Layng received his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago, where he was a student of Israel Goldiamond. Dr. Layng is the co-founder of Headsprout and is its former Senior Scientist. He currently is the Director of Learning Sciences at Mimio, an interactive classroom technologies company that provides hardware and software, as well as scientifically designed and tested online and whole-group teaching/learning applications for use in schools and homes. Dr. Layng and his colleagues have designed, tested, and implemented the MimioSprout Early Reading and MimioReading Comprehension programs, which are based on behavior analytic instructional technology. They will soon be releasing MimioScience, a comprehensive interactive whiteboard science curriculum for grades 3–8. In addition, he and his colleagues have recently launched Music Learning Lab for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch that teaches children music fundamentals. These programs have greatly expanded that technology and have directly benefited countless children. In so doing, they have demonstrated the positive effects of instructional systems based on behavioral principles. Dr. Layng has published more than 30 articles describing, documenting, and analyzing these instructional programs, and has given more than 50 invited presentations of his work both in the US and abroad. He has four patents that reflect his work related to educational applications of behavior analysis. Before joining Headsprout, he held a number of positions in schools, universities, and other public institutions related to instructional design, educational technology, large-scale performance improvement, and clinical behavior analysis. His work has also been well received outside behavior analysis, as exemplified by MimioReading Comprehension's receipt in 2010 of the CODiE Award for best “online instructional solution” from the Software Industry and Information Association and two different public service awards from the city of Chicago. He also serves on the boards of a number of organizations, including the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, dedicated to advancing both education and behavior analysis. His far-reaching work involving the applications of behavior analysis in education and other areas brings positive visibility to our discipline as a whole.
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