Suggested Activities

Skill T4.3: Use proper ergonomic guidelines

Grade Level: Seventh

Objective: Students will continue to refine ergonomic guidelines as they continue to grow.

Academic Expectations: 1.16

Resources: Kentucky CyberKeys - p. 7

Sample Activity: 

Due to student growth still at this age, students still need to be reminded about proper ergonomic guidelines. The students will continue to refine their ergonomic techniques with reminders from the teacher as computers are used in their classrooms.

The students will demonstrate appropriate keyboarding techniques while working at a computer. The techniques should include the following: sit straight with your back against your chair; do not slouch; sit six to eight inches from the machine with your body in front of the "j" key ; place keyboard and mouse properly at your workstation; use correct hand/finger positions; keep elbows in a relaxed natural position; elevate your wrists; use a document holder when keying from written copy; keep your eyes on your copy; use a steady pace when keying; and use appropriate hand to press "shift" when keying capital letters.

Recommended Core Content: Practical Living/Vocational Studies