Computer Ergonomics for Teachers and StudentsComputer Ergonomics for Teachers and Students Inger M....
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Computer Ergonomics for
Teachers and Students
Inger M. Williams, Ph.D.Cergos
Tom CookOregon Public Education Network (O.P.E.N.)
Tami ZiglerO.P.E.N.
This project was supported by a Grant from Or-OSHA 1998/99
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“ it is the duty of parents and those who act for them to take care that the school-room shall be placed where the children may acquire the use of their intellectual faculties without having their physical organization disturbed or their vital powers debilitated by a constrained position ”
from Zacharkow, D. Sitting, Standing, Chair Design and Exercise, 1988, page 122
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Why introduce computer ergonomics in schools?
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1. Formative years
Develop physically
Establish habits
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2. Cost effective
To make computer ergonomics as easy to apply by our students as it is using a safety belt and bicycle helmet would be a proactive approach to CTD
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1st grader 5-6th grader
3. Multi-user workstations
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Is there a need for computer ergonomics in schools?
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8% (16)
10%(22)
51% (109)
18% (39)
13% (27)
Teachers
Computer Teachers
Librarians
Information specialists
Other
Kindergarten 6.4%!st Grade 18.3% 2nd Grade 16.5%3rd grade 18.3%4th Grade 23.8%5th Grade 27.5%6th grade 9.2%
Participants:
32% (218) returned
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Teachers concerns about students:
Student workstation set up: 74%
Student computer habits: 68%
Student comfort:visual 56%back, neck, shoulders 47%arms,elbows,hands 40%
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Type of discomfort % of teachers reportingEyes 17Headaches 9Wrists 9Hands 9Arms 9Neck 8Shoulder 5Upper back 4Lower back 3
Have you ever heard any student complain about discomfort?
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Computer Skills?
• 70 % teacher education classes
• 30 % workshops
• 84% self-taught
Teacher discomfort?
•38% visual
•36% back, neck, shoulder
•26% arms, elbows,
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• 80 % want computer ergonomic education for studentsimportant 34%very important 28%mandatory 18%
• 75% want computer ergonomic education for teachersimportant 33 %very important 22 %mandatory 25 %
• 88% no information about computer ergonomics
Computer Ergonomics?
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How can we introduce computer ergonomics into schools?
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When?
Grade level Total PercentK 91 431st 29 132nd 17 83rd 34 164th 12 55th 4 1
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• Ergonomics guidelines adapted for the school environment• Good postural habits for children• Visual considerations for children
• Adapt available school equipment to fit all students
• Teaching tools to teach typing skills and postures• Teaching tools to teach seated postures
• Ergonomics projects for students• Case studies from schools• Furniture selection
What?
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How?
Instructor Material Format
Student Class room/ Web, video, Computer classes Computer teacher poster, projects
Teachers Computer teacher Web, video, District providedhandout, poster education
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Pilot Projects and Workshops
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Problem - Solving
Eye height
Viewing angle
Neck tilt
Elbow height
Hand position
Back support
Popliteal height
Foot support
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- Wood work project
- Home and careers
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Web site:
www.open.k12.or.us/cergos/
Case studies
Before After
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Why?
Is there a need?
How? When? What?
Student, Teacher, Parent
Involvement and Ownership