************************************************************** Educational CyberPlayGround http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/ ************************************************************** Net Happenings Mailing List Net Happenings Service <http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Community/Subguidelines.html> Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Change Email Preferences - <http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Community/NetHappenings.html> ************************************************************** National Children's Folksong Repository www.edu-cyberpg.com Integrate Literacy, Music, and Technology into the classroom. ************************************************************** Date: Sat, 1 May 2004 09:32:27 -0400 (EDT) From: David P. Dillard <jwne@xxxxxxxxxx> Reply-To: NetGold@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To: NetGold <NetGold@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [NetGold] CHILDREN: HEALTH AND MEDICAL : COMPUTERS: ERGONOMICS: Computer Ergonomics for Elementary School CHILDREN: HEALTH AND MEDICAL : COMPUTERS: ERGONOMICS: Computer Ergonomics for Elementary School Biomechanics and ergonomics are important areas of study and practice that have substantial impact on health and physical well being. Just like the issues regarding backpack use by students and their impact on the spine and back of children, the use of computers by youths raises serious ergonomic issues that need to be addressed. Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2003 00:44:39 -0500 Reply-To: "David P. Dillard" <jwne@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sender: Biomechanics and Movement Science listserver <BIOMCH-L@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> From: "David P. Dillard" <jwne@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: ARTICLE: New Study Regarding Children and Backpack Injuries <http://isb.ri.ccf.org/biomch-l/archives/biomch-l-2003-01/00020.html> [NetGold] ERGONOMICS: RESOURCE: International Ergonomics AssociationAND Ergonomics for Children and Educational Environments <http://lists.indstate.edu/guest/archives/ATHTRN-L/log0308d/msg00003.html> Thanks to George Lessard for posting this valuable resource on MediaMentor regarding the importance of computer ergonomic issue for health and normal physical development of young children. From: George Lessard <media@xxxxxxx> Date: Sat May 1, 2004 1:06 am Subject: Computer Ergonomics for Elementary School <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mediamentor/message/14299> Sincerely, David Dillard Temple University (215) 204 - 4584 jwne@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NetGold/> <http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/ringleaders/davidd.html> <http://www.kovacs.com/medref-l/medref-l.html> ---------------------------------------------- ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2004 23:06:28 -0600 From: George Lessard <media@xxxxxxx> Reply-To: mediamentor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To: L mediamentor <mediamentor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, L cpi-ua <cpi-ua@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [MediaMentor] Computer Ergonomics for Elementary School Computer Ergonomics for Elementary School Developed by: Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (USA) Type of resource: Web site Target audience: General, Trainers Cost: Free or open source This site will show you some simple and affordable ways to make sure that your body is safe and comfortable while using a computer. Schools and telecentres usually can't afford specialized tables and chairs, and this site explains how to set up of computer workstations using ordinary furniture. A printable poster demonstrates the proper posture for working at a computer. The information is directed at computer use by children, but the information is just as true for adults who spend long periods of time at the computer. <http://www.orosha.org/cergos/index.html> = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Via / By / Excerpted / From / Tip from / Thanks to: <http://www.itrainonline.org/itrainonline/english/trainers_topics.shtml> © info http://members.tripod.com/~media002/disclaimer.htm Due to the nature of email & the WWW, check ALL sources. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = GEORGE LESSARD Information & Media Specialist Home E-mail media@xxxxxxx MSN: MediaMentor (video cam & audio capable) ICQ: 8501081 Home Pages / C.V. http://media002.tripod.com/ Online Activities: http://www.web.ca/~media/index.html Member http://www.carcc.ca/ & http://www.caj.ca "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." (Gandhi) <>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<> EDUCATIONAL CYBERPLAYGROUND http://www.edu-cyberpg.com Net Happenings, K12 Newsletters, Network Newsletters http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Community/index.html FREE EDUCATION VENDOR DIRECTORY LISTING http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Directory/default.asp HOT LIST OF SCHOOLS ONLINE http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Schools/default.asp Educational CyberPlayGround Services http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/PS/Home_Products.html <>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>