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Look to Learn

by Smartbox

Adam

Last Update 10 days ago

Article contents

  1. Overview
  2. Who's it for?
  3. Setting up Look to Learn
  4. Calibration
  5. Using the activities
  6. Changing pictures and videos
  7. Activity analysis
  8. Keyboard shortcuts
  9. Downloads and documentation
  10. Request a licence reset

1. Overview

Look to Learn is a collection of 40 interactive activities designed for people who are starting out with eye‑gaze technology. Each activity focuses on developing a specific skill, from simple cause and effect to more accurate eye‑gaze control and making choices.

The activities were developed with input from teachers and therapists and are often used for:
  • early eye‑gaze access
  • informal assessment
  • building confidence and motivation
Above all, Look to Learn is designed to be fun and engaging.

2. Who's it for?

Look to Learn is suitable for:
  • children and adults new to eye‑gaze
  • learners exploring cause and effect
  • learners developing visual attention
  • learners beginning to make choices using eye‑gaze
It is commonly used by:
  • teachers and teaching assistants
  • therapists and AT professionals
  • families supporting learning at home

3. Setting up Look to Learn

You can download the program here: Look to Learn (EXE)

Licencing:

  • When first installed, only three activities are available.
  • Enter your activation code to unlock all activities.
  • If needed, use the Buy Online option to purchase a licence.

4. Calibration

Calibration helps the eye‑gaze system understand where the learner is looking.
Good calibration improves accuracy, especially for activities with smaller targets.
Important notes:
  • Large or free‑movement activities (for example Magic Mouse) are more forgiving.
  • For first‑time users, it can be helpful to start using someone else’s calibration so the learner can explore without pressure.

Calibration tips

  • Use a dark background where possible
  • Start with 5‑point calibration
  • Use motivating or high‑contrast images
  • Medium speed or step‑through calibration works well
Watch out for:
  • reflective glasses
  • long eyelashes or droopy eyelids
  • bright light shining into the camera
Positioning tips:
  • move the screen, not the learner
  • use the camera’s track indicator if available
  • reduce distractions in the room

5. Using the activities

The activities are grouped into five skill areas:

Sensory – cause and effect

The learner sees an immediate response when they look at the screen. Examples include:

  • Custard Pies
  • Magic Mouse
  • Egg
  • Cannon

Explore – exploring the whole screen
Encourages looking around the display. Examples include:

  • Bottles
  • Graffiti
  • Scratch Card
  • Park Life

Target – improving accuracy
Activities with clearer targets. Examples include:

  • Hose
  • Bubbles
  • Fruit Punch
  • Snowflake

Choose – making choices
Learners look at an option for around 1–2 seconds to select it. Examples include:

  • Dinner Time
  • Drummer
  • Opinions
  • Paper, Scissors, Stone

Control – more precise eye‑gaze control
Supports skills like sequencing and drag‑and‑drop. Examples include:

  • Darts
  • Wizard’s Potion
  • Penalty
  • Scene‑building activities

6. Changing pictures and videos

Many activities support custom content. To add your own pictures:
  1. Select Change Pictures at the start of the activity.
  2. Click an image to replace it.
  3. Use the green arrow to restore defaults.
Video Wall activities support common video formats including:
.mp4, .avi, .mov, .webm

7. Activity analysis (heat maps)

Look to Learn includes a built‑in analysis tool.
After completing an activity:
  1. Click Analysis.
  2. Coloured trails show where the learner looked.
  3. Colours change from blue → green → yellow → red based on time.
  4. Save the heat map image for records if needed.
Important: Always interpret results carefully, especially if the background is moving.

8. Keyboard shortcuts

These are useful when setting up or supporting learners.
Examples include:
  • S – start activity / save heat map
  • A – open analysis tool
  • D – restore default pictures
  • Backspace / Escape – go back

9. Downloads and documentation


  • This workbook accompanies the Look to Learn eye gaze software. It is for teachers, parents or anyone else facilitating eye gaze sessions and is a tool to track progress over time: Look to Learn Workbook

10. Request a licence reset

If you need to transfer your Look to learn licence to a new computer, you can request a licence reset from Smartbox by filling in the form on their website: Licence Reset Form

 
 
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