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Peer reviewedArp, Larry W.; Brundick, Edward L. – Office Systems Research Journal, 1996
Reviews the impact of repetitive stress injuries in the workplace, the nature of those injuries, and what teachers can do to help prevent the development of such injuries by teaching proper keyboarding techniques. (Author/JOW)
Descriptors: Computers, Injuries, Keyboarding (Data Entry), Prevention
Peer reviewedAlexander, 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
Peer reviewedAlexander, 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
