Code, Experiment, & Learn: Screen Sense - Acer x Intel SFI Starter Pack
Technology is an integral part of modern learning, but excessive screen time can impact students' well-being. By leveraging experiments, coding, and designing posters, the Screen Sense Acer x Intel SFI Starter Pack allows students to deep dive into root causes of problems, use critical thinking to address them, and reinforce what they’ve learned by presenting it to an audience. These activities not only help students understand the importance of healthier screen habits, but also provide them with valuable first-hand experience using the same tools and skills they might use in the future.
Exploring the Impact of Screen Distance
One of the first activities in the Screen Sense module guides students in analyzing how screen distance affects comfort and readability. Using a measuring tape, students position themselves at 30 cm, 60 cm, and 90 cm from a screen, then evaluate how well they’re able to read text on the screen and the types of physical strain they might feel at each distance.
Through discussion and reflection, students determine the most comfortable viewing distance and go on to explore how the eye’s internal structure influences visual strain. This activity builds foundational awareness of how small adjustments in screen habits can improve comfort and focus.
Maintaining optimal screen distance and taking regular breaks can be easier said than actually done. To address this, students are introduced to Computer Vision (CV)—a technology that allows computers to analyze visual data from images or videos.
Students will work with pre-written Python code in either Jupyter Notebook (Windows devices) or Google Colab (Chromebooks) to explore how CV can automate screen time management. By interacting with the code, they see firsthand how technology prompts users to adjust screen distance or take breaks to reduce eye strain and fatigue.
Connecting Classroom Learning to Real-World Applications
The Screen Sense module aligns with Acer’s built-in user-sensing features, demonstrating how real-world technology supports digital well-being:
- Break Reminder: Encourages screen time management by prompting users to take breaks—similar to the automated reminders students created in the hands-on coding exercise.
- Screen Distance Reminder: Uses sensors to detect screen proximity and alert users when they’re too close, reinforcing the optimal viewing habits explored in the classroom experiment.
Inspiring Creativity Through Awareness
To solidify their learning, students apply their insights in a poster design challenge. Using Canva, they create engaging posters that promote healthy screen habits, incorporating key takeaways from the module. This creative activity not only reinforces the importance of digital well-being but also allows students to share their knowledge with peers in a visually compelling way.
Preparing Students for a Healthier Digital Future
The Screen Sense Acer x Intel SFI Starter Pack bridges the gap between digital engagement and well-being, and helps students make informed choices about their screen time. Through hands-on experiments, real-world coding applications, and creative design projects, students gain practical skills that encourage healthier technology use while building a future-ready skill set.
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