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Teaching Computer Ergonomic Techniques: Practices and Perceptions of Secondary and Postsecondary Business Educators.
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Alexander, Melody W.; Arp, Larry W. – Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 1997
A survey of 260 secondary and 251 postsecondary business teachers (51% response) found that more secondary teachers thought computer training should begin at the elementary level; they were more likely to teach about computer use hazards. More postsecondary teachers reported observing students not using proper ergonomic techniques. (SK)
Descriptors: Business Education Teachers, Computers, Human Factors Engineering, Injuries
Teaching Computer Ergonomic Techniques: Practices and Perceptions of Secondary and Postsecondary Business Educators.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Alexander, Melody W.; Arp, Larry W. – Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 1997
A survey of 260 secondary and 251 postsecondary business educators found the former more likely to think computer ergonomic techniques should taught in elementary school and to address the hazards of improper use. Both groups stated that over half of students they observe do not use good techniques and agreed that students need continual…
Descriptors: Business Education Teachers, Human Factors Engineering, Keyboarding (Data Entry), Postsecondary Education