Beginning Computer Lesson 1 Peer Leader – Chuck Morgan

Beginning ComputerLesson 1

Peer Leader – Chuck Morgan

Beginning ComputerLesson 1

Peer Leader – Chuck Morgan

Ergonomics is the science of designing the workplace environment to fit the user. Proper ergonomic design is necessary to prevent repetitive strain injuries, which can develop over time and can lead to long-term disability.

Beginning ComputerLesson 1

Peer Leader – Chuck Morgan

Ergonomics of the Computer

Beginning ComputerLesson 1

Peer Leader – Chuck Morgan

Ergonomics of the Computer

Main Points:

1. Seat height for 90° back and knees

Beginning ComputerLesson 1

Peer Leader – Chuck Morgan

Computer Ergonomics

Main Points:

1. Seat height for 90° back and knees

2. Keyboard & Mouse height for 90° elbows

Beginning ComputerLesson 1

Peer Leader – Chuck Morgan

Computer Ergonomics

Main Points:

1. Seat height for 90° back and knees

2. Keyboard & Mouse height for 90° elbows

3. Feet on the floor

Beginning ComputerLesson 1

Peer Leader – Chuck Morgan

Computer Ergonomics

Main Points:

1. Seat height for 90° back and knees

2. Keyboard & Mouse height for 90° elbows

3. Feet on the floor

4. Viewing distance 18 to 24 inches

Beginning ComputerLesson 1

Peer Leader – Chuck Morgan

Computer Ergonomics

Main Points:

1. Seat height for 90° back and knees

2. Keyboard & Mouse height for 90° elbows

3. Feet on the floor

4. Viewing distance 18 to 24 inches

5. Screen adjusted to 90° to sight line

Beginning ComputerLesson 1

Peer Leader – Chuck Morgan

Computer Ergonomics

Main Points:

1. Seat height for 90° back and knees

2. Keyboard & Mouse height for 90° elbows

3. Feet on the floor

4. Viewing distance 18 to 24 inches

5. Screen adjusted to 90° to sight lineMay desire separate keyboard for a

Laptop on a computer desk

Beginning ComputerLesson 1

Peer Leader – Chuck Morgan

Extreme Ergonomics

Beginning ComputerLesson 1

Peer Leader – Chuck Morgan

Computer Ergonomic Summary

Beginning ComputerLesson 1

Peer Leader – Chuck Morgan

We Covered:1. Correct and comfortable workstation positions2. The functions of computer hardware and software3. How to properly turn the computer on and off4. How to manipulate the mouse5. The parts and functions of the desktop6. How to open programs and manipulate their

windows7. Introduction to word processing with WordPad