Missing lesson in computer class: avoiding injury

Article Abstract:

Experts say that very little effort is being made to be sure that American children have ergonomically appropriate computer furniture and computer equipment, and correct training in keyboard technique and posture, so as to avoid injury from spending an increasing amount of time on the computer, at home and in the classroom. Researchers from Cornell University observed elementary school students from three grades and noted a 'striking misfit' between the schoolchildren and their computer equipment, as well as a lack of attention to and interest in fixing the problem. Experts think that parents and educators are so focussed on the educational benefits of computers that they unintentionally overlook the health risks posed to children by ergonomically incorrect equipment and poor computing technique. Experts say that parents can make the greatest positive difference by limiting the amount of time that children are allowed on the computer. An accompanying chart displays ways to improve and adjust furniture and equipment for children who are using adult-size furniture while at the computer.

Health aspects, Microcomputers, Equipment and supplies, Prevention, Children, Computers and children, Ergonomics, Overuse injuries, Repetition strain injury, Child health, Computer furniture

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For the people, by the computer

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Some city governments are a experimenting with offering city services over the Web. Besides posting city department and scheduling information, some cities allow citizens to pay traffic tickets, comment by e-mail on matters before the supervisors, get building permits and arrange building inspections. Much as ATMs changed customers' interaction with banks, the Web could get rid of lines and save cities money. Citizens without easy access to a computer may see this trend as a denial of service to them. As a way to pay for this technology, cities may allow businesses to advertise on it.

Statistical Data Included, Management, Usage, Political aspects, Technology application, World Wide Web, Municipal services, Government Internet/Web application, Government agency software, Public administration, Computer literacy

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