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Protecting Students' Eyes in Virtual Learning with BLINK20 Strategies

Teachers, thank you for using BLINK20 strategies to safeguard your students' eyes during increased screen time in virtual learning. Incorporate slides to educate on the elements of BLINK20, time 20-20-20 breaks, and encourage outdoor play to prevent digital eye strain. Remember the importance of looking away, blinking, varying viewing distance, and outdoor activities to keep eyes healthy in the digital learning environment.

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Protecting Students' Eyes in Virtual Learning with BLINK20 Strategies

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  1. Welcome, teachers! Thank you for using the BLINK 20 strategies to help protect your students from digital eye strain resulting in increased screen time in the virtual learning environment. Please feel free to incorporate these slides into your distance learning plans to help protect your students’ eyes (and your own!): • The first slide can be used to explain/remind students and parents about the four elements of Blink20. It is a good idea to share the one-page handout (also available on the website) or even encourage parents to request the full report so that they are familiar with the effects of and ways to prevent digital eye strain. The second slide can be interspersed in your lesson in about 20-minute increments to remind yourself and your students that it’s time to take a 20-20-20 break. The slide will time the break for you, but be sure to give your eyes a break during this time as well. Look away and don’t watch the timer…if your break lasts a few extra seconds, that’s even better! The third slide can be used at the end of your lesson to encourage students to put down their devices and play outside as much as possible. Playing outside can significantly reduce or even prevent myopia (nearsightedness) in children, so encourage them to get outdoors whenever they can! • •

  2. Every 20 minutes Arrange your workspace so that your eyes are a look away at least 20 feet DISTANCE for at least 20 seconds of about 23-25 inches from your screen. to vary your viewing distance and give your eyes a break from looking at your screen. Be sure to Playing BLINK OUTDOORS frequently as you use your device and during your 20-20-20 breaks. is important for your eyes! Natural light, multi-distance focal points, and exercise are good for your eyes. You may need to use artificial tears to relieve dry eyes. Spend at least an hour outside every day if you can.

  3. Timer’s done! When we continue, remember to KEEP BLINKING OFTEN Students Look away from your computer at something far away…and blink, blink, blink! and STAY 2 FEET AWAY FROM YOUR SCREEN Teachers Click to start the 20 second timer…and you should give your eyes a break too by looking away and blinking.

  4. Natural light and playing outside are good for your eyes! When you’re not in class, make sure you play outside whenever you can & don’t use devices or watch TV any more than you need to.

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