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Computer Ergonomics: Preventing Health Problems

A web quest for Form 1 students on computer ergonomics. Learn about ergonomics, health problems associated with excessive computer use, and solutions to prevent them. Research websites provided by the teacher.

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Computer Ergonomics: Preventing Health Problems

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  1. Computer Ergonomics A Web Quest for Form 1 students on Computer Ergonomics By: Ms S Bonanno

  2. Introduction Your friend is making use of the computer for 5 hours per day. Instead of going out with you and other friends, she prefers spending time playing online or on social networks. You are worried because you know that spending too much time in front of the computer is not good, especially for children of your age. This can lead to a number of health problems such as: - back pain - eye strain - pain in the wrist

  3. Task 2 Task (1) • You want to help your friend by making her aware of the problems she will face by creating a PowerPoint presentation. Your task is to: • Explain the term “ergonomics” • Research on the causes of health problems associated with too much computer use • Provide solutions on how to prevent these health problems • You will not be researching on all health problems but only on one particular one. More details in the next slide. • Please note that the teacher will provide you with links to various websites from where you have to take information. Use only these sites.

  4. Task 1 Task (2) • This work is to be done in groups of 3 to 4 students. According to the group you are in, you have to prepare the following sub topics. • Groups 1, 4 & 7: Back Pain • Groups 2, 5 & 8: Eye Strain • Groups 3, 6 & 9: Pain in the Wrist NOTE: Groups will be assigned by the teacher

  5. Process 2 The Process (1) As a group, you have to: • RESEARCH – Go through the websites that the teacher will provide you and read through them • ANALYSE – Try and take note of an important sentence or two • CREATE – Create the presentation – include pictures on ergonomics. Do NOT do more than 15 slides.

  6. Process 1 Process 3 The Process (2) Use the below links for your research: Introduction to Ergonomics • http://www.lavc.edu/virtualvalley/ols/lesson_6_ergonomics.html • http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/adult-health/in-depth/office-ergonomics/art-20046169 • http://kidshealth.org/kid/watch/house/k_ergonomics.html# • http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/sports/rsi.html?tracking=T_RelatedArticle#

  7. Process 2 Process 4 The Process (3) Eye Strain • http://www.allaboutvision.com/cvs/irritated.htm • http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/eye-fatigue-causes-symptoms-treatment Back Pain • http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/ergonomics/office-chair-how-reduce-back-pain • http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/ergonomics/work-ergonomics-minimize-back-injuries

  8. Process 3 The Process (4) Pain in the Wrist • http://www.ergonomicsnow.com.au/content/newsletters/hand-wrist-and-forearm-injuries.html • http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=22781 • http://www.posturite.co.uk/ergonomic-mice-keyboards/ergonomic-keyboards.html Ergonomic Products • http://www.ehs.utoronto.ca/services/Ergonomics/products.htm

  9. Evaluation 2 Evaluation (1)

  10. Evaluation 1 Evaluation (2)

  11. Conclusion Congratulations!! You have convinced your friend to leave the computer desk!! Well Done!! =)

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