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Welcome to Computer Ergonomics for Elementary School
What is Ergonomics?
How to Set-Up Computer Workstations
Teacher's Section
Teacher's what to do
Teacher's how to do it
Layout
Accessories
Student's Section
Student's what to do
Student's how to do it
Good Work Habits at your Computer Workstations
Acknowledgements
Ergonomic Resources
Vocabulary
  

Students - What to Do

The picture shows the posture you should try to use as you are working at a computer workstation. If you practice, you will begin to do it without even thinking about it!

 Illustration of Student at the Computer Things to do:
  • Support feet and low back
  • Lower shoulders
  • Relax arms
  • Level elbows with the keyboard
  • Straighten hands and wrists
  • Bend neck slightly
  • Level eyes with text on the monitor

To view and print a poster version (11" W x 8" H - 1.4MB) of the above illustration place your mouse cursor over the illustration and press the selection button. Set your printer's output orientation to "landscape," print it out and place it close to your computer. Make extra copies for your computer workstations at home and school. Share it with your friends.

You will often find that you will not be able to use these good postures at many workstations because the desk, chair, or monitor heights do not match your body size. Find out how to set up your workstation and how you can easily make the workstation fit you better.


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