The 20-20-20 rule involves taking a 20-second break from looking at a screen or interactive whiteboard every 20 minutes.
During the break, encourage children and young people to either, close their eyes for 20 seconds, look out of the window briefly or focuses on an object that is at least 20 feet away. This helps to relaxes the eye muscles which will help reduce visual fatigue.
Other strategies include:
- Print resources should be in an appropriate format. (print size, font and contrast)
- Ensure that you have a good supply of black or dark blue dry marker pens for white boards, and keep the white board clean to maximise contrast
- Use real objects and artefacts to support your teaching
- Learners to have their own whiteboard and pen and also their own copy of resources e.g. phonics flashcards
- Ensure support staff have time to modify materials before the lesson
- Give extra time, if needed, CYP to process information and complete tasks
- Keep worksheets clear and uncluttered; keep drawings, tables and graphs as simple as possible
- Use technology such as tablets or laptops for screen sharing, reading and recording work
- Download reading books and curriculum resources that can be manipulated into bespoke fonts and formats from RNIB Bookshare: www.rnibbookshare.org/cms/