TouchPoints in the Classroom: A Game Changer for Student Focus
Keeping a classroom full of energetic students engaged and focused throughout the day is a lot of work. Teachers would have to resort to all sorts of solutions that only sometimes guarantee the results they are aiming for. It's a battle of focus, and traditional methods sometimes cut it.
Today's students are bombarded with distractions, making it harder than ever to keep them focused in the classroom to perform better. According to a study by the EU Business School, students' attention spans during lectures have decreased over time.
How Technology Affects the Student's Focus
While many teachers believe that new technology is easily one of the top reasons for the distracted generation of students with short attention spans, technology is still generally seen as a positive force in the education sector based on EU Business School, and this is because of how the internet and search engine has a "mostly positive" impact on student research skills according to a survey carried out by Pew Research.
But what if there was a drug-free, innovative technology solution to improve classroom focus while creating a calmer learning environment? Touchpoint Solution™ has developed revolutionary wearable technology to promote relaxation and enhance concentration.
Focus on the Science
TouchPoints utilizes scientifically proven Bilateral Alternating Somatosensory Simulation (BLAST) to alter the body's stress response. BLAST uses a technique of gentle vibrations delivered alternately to each side of the body, stimulating the autonomic nervous system, the body's stress management center, and promoting a sense of calm and focus.
Research and Case Studies
Studies have shown promising results. While further research is ongoing, initial findings suggest that TouchPoints can:
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Help students focus and improve their grades: A 14-year-old student previously struggling with hyperactivity, anxiety, and low grades, despite his intelligence, has improved his attention span and jumped in grades. He has even gained confidence and better relationships with his parents.
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Help students overcome school anxiety and stress: A 10-year-old student who battled severe school anxiety that caused stomachaches and made it difficult to attend school has shown noticeable changes and developed a sense of control without the use of medication to manage her anxiety.
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Help students transition into college: Starting college can be stressful, and anxiety is a significant reason students drop out, but students find relief with TouchPoints and can manage stress and improve focus, allowing them to thrive in their first year of college.
TouchPoints Empower Students to Self-Regulate and Stay-Focused
Over 100 School Districts are Seeing Results
Nothing can take you off course like students struggling to self-regulate. When students are impulsive or aggressive and act out, it affects everyone around them. TouchPoints addresses the root cause of these behaviors by helping students manage anxiety, hyperactivity, distractibility, and sensory problems—all without disrupting the classroom flow.
By changing how students respond to stress, TouchPoints can lead to:
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Increased Self-Regulation
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Improved Focus & Concentration
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Less Aggression & Impulsivity
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Improved Executive Function
How Schools Are Using TouchPoints
TouchPoints benefit a wide range of learners, including:
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Special Education: TouchPoints have been proven to lower fight/flight behaviors in students with autism and developmental delays. A study conducted by AZBio showed a 72% reduction in disruptive and self-harming behaviors.
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Sensory Diet Activity: TouchPoints can be a discreet tool to help students calm down from sensory overload without disrupting others.
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Gifted Classrooms: Gifted children often struggle with anxiety and challenges like aggression. TouchPoints can help them shift their stress response and regain control.
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Therapy: TouchPoints can help reduce anxiety in therapy sessions, allowing students to focus and get the most out of their treatment.
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Teachers and Staff: Educators also experience stress. They can use TouchPoints at school or at home to relieve stress.
TouchPoints can significantly impact at home, helping children and adults manage stress, improve focus, control anger/agitation, and sleep better.
Multiple Ways to Wear TouchPoints
TouchPoints are versatile and can be worn comfortably in various ways as long as they are placed on opposite sides of the body.
TouchPoints in the Classroom
Here are some suggestions for using TouchPoints in the classroom setting for students of all ages:
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For Acting Out: When a student displays challenging behavior, have them hold or wear the TouchPoints for 15 minutes to calm their nervous system.
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For Anxiety: For anxious students, suggest wearing TouchPoints and finding a quiet space to sit and close their eyes for 10 minutes on the blue setting.
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For Trouble Focusing, Have students wear TouchPoints on their ankles during tests or periods requiring focus. There's no time limitation, but 45-60 minutes is generally recommended.
Classroom Focus with TouchPoints
Imagine a classroom where students are focused, engaged, and empowered to reach their full potential. That's how TouchPoint wants you to envision the future of your classroom. By addressing the root cause of distraction and anxiety, TouchPoints creates a calmer learning environment where every student can thrive.
Ready to transform your classroom? Click here to learn which TouchPoint is the best for your students.
