Computers in the elementary school classroom.

Children now use computers throughout their education. As schools have focused on purchasing computers and providing internet access, there has been little consideration of ergonomics. Even if educators and school administrators acknowledge students would benefit from better ergonomics, they may ass...

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Publicado en:Work Vol. 18; no. 3; pp. 281 - 286
Autor principal: Bennett CL
Formato: tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Sage Publications Inc. 2002
Acceso en línea:Ver este registro en EBSCOhost
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Sumario:Children now use computers throughout their education. As schools have focused on purchasing computers and providing internet access, there has been little consideration of ergonomics. Even if educators and school administrators acknowledge students would benefit from better ergonomics, they may assume it is too expensive or not know where to begin. This paper describes one process used to implement low cost ergonomic improvements and provide training for teachers, staff and students in an elementary school.