Ergonomic+Workstation

The Ergonomic Computer Workstation Setup
//1. Students will research what makes a good ergonomic computer workstation setup and why this is important from a health point of view.// //2. Students will prepare a written report on their findings that will demonstrate their understanding of anergonomic computer workstation and related health issues.// //3. Students will create a short video presentation on this subject using windows Movie Maker.//

__** ﻿PART 1: **__
 * // (Research links can be found at the bottom of the page) //**

1. What is [|ergonomics]? Give a brief description of ergonomics and why it is an important topic in today's world.

2. Research the following computer workstation items in order to set up an ergonomic computer workstation.
 * chair
 * mouse
 * keyboard
 * wrist supports
 * monitors
 * desk

3. When researching these items, look for information on the effects of computer use and
 * eye strain
 * [|repetitive stress injuries] or [|tendonitis]
 * [|carpal tunnel syndrome], [|bursitis] ﻿ ﻿ and the list goes on and on
 * safety issues (radiation from monitor)

4. Collect photos of proper and improper workstation setups, keyboards, mice, chairs, and posture based on your research findings.

** Print your report and turn in for credit. **
__**PART 2:**__ Using your research, write a one page summary of your findings that demonstrates your understanding of an ergonomic computer workstation and related health issues that can arise as a result of poor ergonomic conditions. Use standard report format (12-point font; Times New Roman) Do NOT double-space the report.

Using your research information, use Windows Movie Maker to create a short movie on your ergonomic findings. The movie wil include:
 * __PART 3:__**
 * title page/slide
 * photos or drawings
 * brief descriptions of photos/drawings
 * [|video transitions] and [|video effects]
 * ambient background music or narration
 * credits
 * Saving your movie: Go to 'BUSAUTO' on the Shared Drive --- 'ERGO' folder**

1. [|Import Pictures into Windows Movie Maker]
 * Creating a Movie in Windows Movie Maker**
 * What you need: photos or other graphics collected during the research and saved on the computer (My Pictures) to import into Windows Movie Maker

2. [|Add Music or Sounds]
 * What you need: music and/or ambient sound files to import (saved as mp3)

3. [|Add Narration to the Movie]
 * What you need: microphone

4. [|Add Video Transitions and Video Effects]
 * No special requirements needed
 * test out different [|video transtions] ﻿ and [|video effects] in your movie
 * add your chosen video transitions and video effects

5. [|Add Titles, Credits and Any Other Text to Your Movie]
 * Adding Text: Simple descriptive text can be added using the Titles and Credits feature. Choose the option to add a title. For large text, use the //title// box and for smaller text use the //subtitle// box.
 * Add a title and subtitle to the movie
 * Add rolling credits to the movie

__**Research Resources**__

[|Ergonomics 101] [|Ergonomic Computer Workstation Setup - Resource 1] [|Ergonomic Computer Workstation Setup - Resource 2] [|Ergonomic Computer Workstation Setup - Resource 3] [|Ergonomic PC Checklist Resource] [|Ergonomic Office Charis Resource] [|Ergonomic Keyboard Resource 1] [|Ergonomic Keyboard Resource 2] [|Computer Monitor Resource] [|Ergonomic Computer Mice Resource]
 * //What is Ergonomics?//**
 * //Ergonomic Computer Workstation//**
 * //Setup - Office//
 * //Ergonomic PC Checklist//
 * //Ergonomic Office Chairs//
 * //Ergonomic Keyboards and Keyboard Trays//
 * //Monitors//
 * //Computer Mice//

[|Repetitive Stress Injuries Resource] [|Eye Strain Resource 1] [|Eye Strain Resource 2] [|Tendonitis Resource 1] [|Tendonitis Resource 2]
 * Health Issues**
 * //Repetitive Stress Injuries//
 * //Eye Strain Due to Computer Related Work//
 * //Tendonitis//

[|http://presentationsoft.about.com] (Credits)