The 20-20-20 Rule: Why Students Need To Take Screen Breaks - TeachThought | iPads, MakerEd and More  in Education | Scoop.it
Many students turn to online charter schools because of the flexibility those programs offer.

In online schooling, they can schedule class time around what works for them, integrating their passions or responsibilities into their day. On the outside, it might seem like this flexibility gives them plenty of time to get away from the computer, but the truth is, many online students end up working nonstop, for hours on end, to get their work done.

Just like adults need breaks from work and traditional schools offer lunch and nutrition breaks, online students need to create intentional moments to relax and reboot throughout the day. Studies have shown that taking breaks can actually help students become more positive, productive, and successful.