I suspect a lot of teachers are already doing this, but I have to admit that in the midst of the chaotic first week of distance learning, I didn’t even think about instituting regular stretch breaks in classes before I saw this USA Today article: School at home: How to keep attending virtual classes from being a real pain in the neck.

Students seem to appreciate the one minute stretch break mid-way through the class, and so do I!

I’m not sure how, or if, it has an direct academic effect, but it certainly sends a message, however small, of care and concern, and we teachers can never go wrong with that…

I’m adding this info to HERE ARE DETAILED – & TENTATIVE – DISTANCE LEARNING PLANS FOR ALL MY FALL CLASSES.