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Alexander, Melody W. – Office Systems Research Journal, 1997
Business students (n=254) were assessed on their knowledge of computers, health and safety, radiation, workstations, and ergonomic techniques. Overall knowledge was low in all categories. In particular, they had not learned computer-use techniques. (SK)
Descriptors: College Students, Computer Literacy, Higher Education, Human Factors Engineering
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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
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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