[MACEP] laptops and ergonomics

[Heidi Dahlin]

Our safety guy, working with maintenance, developed a laptop stand that all us
mobile users are required to use. It works like a charm when coupled with an
attached keyboard and mouse on a keyboard return. I have attached a photo. If you
want specifics to build your own, I can send you the details.


Heidi Dahlin
Instructional Technology Specialist
Tigard-Tualatin School District
hdahlin at ttsd.k12.or.us
(503) 431-4055 (office)
(503) 866-7085 (cell)

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and well-preserved package; but to skid across the line broadside, thoroughly used
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On Sun, February 26, 2006 11:27 am, JeanineDuBois said:
> Definitely something I need to put constant attention into. I
> considered that I might need a separate monitor. Am trying other
> solutions first.
>
> Sure appreciate your specific and wise advice.
>
> --Jenaine
>
> On Sunday, February 26, 2006, at 10:39  AM, Mike Ely wrote:
>
>> JeanineDuBois wrote:
>>> Hi again, folks!
>>> I'm wondering if anyone is having neck and back issues with using a
>>> laptop at a desk setting. Other than me, that is. When my hands and
>>> arms are at the right height and angle, I have my head bent down all
>>> the time. It's becoming a painful problem. I thought about creating a
>>> skid-free wedge to put under the keyboard, so that the laptop screen
>>> is a little better for my eye level (neck-wise). Any insights?
>>
>> Jeanie,
>>
>> First, try adjusting the angle of the screen so that it's pointing at
>> your eyes with your head at the correct angle.  Also, be sure you
>> aren't tensing your shoulders... I've seen more people do this than I
>> care to think about - they start typing and within a few seconds,
>> their shoulders are up around their ears.  Check your neck and
>> shoulder tension every few seconds and relax appropriately.  Get into
>> the habit of doing this for a while and soon your body will take over
>> and do things the right way.
>>
>> If this doesn't work, the other option would be to get an external
>> monitor and set your laptop up to use it.  This is particularly
>> appropriate in a situation where you use your laptop at the same desk
>> day after day.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Mike
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Heidi Dahlin
Instructional Technology Specialist
Tigard-Tualatin School District
hdahlin at ttsd.k12.or.us
(503) 431-4055 (office)
(503) 866-7085 (cell)

"Life isn't a journey to the grave with the intention to arrive safely, in a pretty
and well-preserved package; but to skid across the line broadside, thoroughly used
up, worn out, leaking oil and yelling WOO HOO!"
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